Employment
FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR
We are now hiring a food service director for the 2027-2028 school year! We're looking to hire and train as soon as possible, but the official start date is the fall of next school year. You can view the job description below. CLICK HERE for a printable version of the same information. If you are interested in applying for the position please download and complete our employment application. Please scan and email the employment application along with a resume, cover letter, and 3 letters of recommendation to the superintendent, Dr. Jake Klipsch, at [email protected]. These items could also be delivered to the school. The position will remain open until filled. If you have questions about the position please contact Dr. Klipsch.
Position Title: Food Service Director
Department: Food Service
Reports to: Superintendent
FLSA Class: Non-Exempt
Effective Date: August 2026
SUMMARY
The food service director plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the district’s food service program. The food service director shall be responsible for the completion of all obligations specified by county, state and federal laws and regulations, as well as such other duties as specified by the superintendent and Board.
DUTIES
- Purchases all food, supplies, and equipment for the cafeterias and kitchens.
- Creates orders for supplies within budget.
- Plans and checks all menus for school meals and informs students, parents, and staff of the menus.
- Formulates, compiles, and prepares in a readable form information for preparation of the following year’s budget at the conclusion of each school year. Delivers said information to the central office no later than June 15.
- Plans disposition of government commodities as part of food service program and keeps accurate and timely records of such. Collects invoices upon receipt of commodities.
- Ensure high standards of health and safety and ascertains improvements where needed.
- Confers with superintendent on at least a monthly basis to ensure smooth operations and maintenance of the lunch programs.
- Supervises in the planning, purchase, and preparation of any special events required for the district as directed.
- Investigates and documents any problems reported in the kitchen and/or cafeteria.
- Prepares and maintains a list of substitute cooks.
- Submits orders to appropriate vendors as needed.
- Skillfully manages the food service fiscal and business activities.
- Maintains communication with administrators, school personnel, students, parents/guardians and community.
- Maintains an organized and efficient record keeping system and documents necessary information to comply with board policy and state/federal mandates.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding all student-related issues.
- Be involved in appropriate professional activities designed to promote personal/professional growth and to contribute to the advancement of his/her profession.
- Test prepared food by tasting and smelling it in order to ensure palatability and flavor conformity.
- Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
- Monitors food preparation methods, portion sizes, garnishing, and presentation of food in order to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable and safe manner.
- Prepares modified menus for students with food allergies, diabetes, or other diet restrictions, maintain required documentation, and communicate with students and parents as needed. Instructs cooks on correct implementation of modified menus.
- Conducts all the required communication to district families and to school staff regarding the federal free and reduced lunch program. Prepares, submits, and maintains all required reports and documentation of this program as well.
- Monitors compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in dining facilities.
- Keeps records required by government agencies regarding sanitation, and food subsidies when appropriate.
- Records the number, type, and cost of items sold in order to determine which items may be unpopular or less profitable.
- Arranges for equipment maintenance and repairs and coordinates a variety of services such as waste removal and pest control.
- Establishes and enforces nutritional standards based on accepted industry standards and federal/state guidelines.
- Creates specialty dishes and develops recipes to be used in the school lunch program.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent or Board of Education.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent educational experience, with academic major in nutrition or culinary, or related area; Bachelor’s degree in any academic major, and State-recognized certificate for school nutrition directors; or Associate’s degree or equivalent education experience, with academic major in specific area and at least three years of relevant school nutrition programs experience.
- Must complete at least 8 hours of food safety training either not more than 5 years prior to starting date or complete within 30 days of start date.
- Must complete the required annual continuing education/training.
- Must have a food service sanitation certificate up to date.
- Must be familiar with quantity food preparation including equipment, recipes, etc.
- Ability to understand and communicate basic oral and written instructions.
- Basic understanding and experience with personal computers and programs.
- Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and students.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to push/pull up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in a respectful/courteous manner.
SCHEDULING AND BENEFITS
This is a 7 hours minimum per day position and is subject to change depending on district demands. 168 days/year. Initial starting salary is $30,000/year plus benefits with annual increases commensurate with the rate of increase of our collective bargaining agreement.
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