Director, Food Services
Apply NowCompany: Wharton Independent School District
Location: Washington, DC 20202
Description:
Position Type:
District Administration/Director
Date Posted:
6/17/2024
Location:
District Office (Education Support Center)
Date Available:
07/01/2024Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage the child nutrition operation of the district. Plan and implement programs that meet regulatory and nutritional requirements for students, promote development of sound nutritional practices, and maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of menu planning, food purchasing, and preparation of foods in food service environment
Ability to conduct on-site inspections of food service facilities districtwide
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
3 years experience in food service management
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Food Service Operations
Direct and manage district's child nutrition programs.
Develop menus that meet established nutritional requirements for students.
Work cooperatively with campus principals to create lunch schedules and resolve personnel issues.
Establish and direct process of providing free and reduced lunch applications following United States Department of Agriculture and Texas Education Agency guidelines for meal eligibility and reimbursement of federal funds.
Develop and maintain written procedures for all food service operations.
Budget and Inventory
Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
Work cooperatively to develop and implement a cost-effective and efficient food procurement and inventory system that meets both federal and Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards.
Assist with the evaluation of formal bids and make recommendations for the awarding of contracts for school board approval.
Develop and implement inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies and recommend replacement and disposal of obsolete equipment as necessary.
Policy, Reports, and Law
Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Ensure that employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process food service payroll is delivered in a timely manner.
Personnel Management
Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for food service department positions.
Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operation in the food service area.
Safety
Ensure that measures are in place and operating to protect food, supplies, and equipment in school cafeterias, lunchrooms, and warehouses.
Maintain safety standards that confirm with federal, state, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.
Organize and conduct training programs to promote safe food handling and a safe work environment.
District Administration/Director
Date Posted:
6/17/2024
Location:
District Office (Education Support Center)
Date Available:
07/01/2024Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage the child nutrition operation of the district. Plan and implement programs that meet regulatory and nutritional requirements for students, promote development of sound nutritional practices, and maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- A Bachelor's degree in any academic major and at least one year of relevant school nutrition programs experience; an Associate's degree or equivalent experience in food and nutrition, dietetics, home and consumer sciences, food service management, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field; or a high school diploma (or GED) and at least three years of relevant experience in school nutrition programs.
- Eight hours of food safety training (completed not more than five years prior to employee's start date or within 30 days of employee's start date)
- Clear and valid Texas driver's license
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of menu planning, food purchasing, and preparation of foods in food service environment
Ability to conduct on-site inspections of food service facilities districtwide
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
3 years experience in food service management
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Food Service Operations
Direct and manage district's child nutrition programs.
Develop menus that meet established nutritional requirements for students.
Work cooperatively with campus principals to create lunch schedules and resolve personnel issues.
Establish and direct process of providing free and reduced lunch applications following United States Department of Agriculture and Texas Education Agency guidelines for meal eligibility and reimbursement of federal funds.
Develop and maintain written procedures for all food service operations.
Budget and Inventory
Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
Work cooperatively to develop and implement a cost-effective and efficient food procurement and inventory system that meets both federal and Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards.
Assist with the evaluation of formal bids and make recommendations for the awarding of contracts for school board approval.
Develop and implement inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies and recommend replacement and disposal of obsolete equipment as necessary.
Policy, Reports, and Law
Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Ensure that employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process food service payroll is delivered in a timely manner.
Personnel Management
Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for food service department positions.
Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operation in the food service area.
Safety
Ensure that measures are in place and operating to protect food, supplies, and equipment in school cafeterias, lunchrooms, and warehouses.
Maintain safety standards that confirm with federal, state, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.
Organize and conduct training programs to promote safe food handling and a safe work environment.