Director of Food Services

Position Type:
Administration/Director

Date Posted:
4/15/2025

Location:
Delta County School District

Date Available:
2025-2026 School Year

Closing Date:
Until FilledDelta County School District
Director of Food Services
2025-2026 School Year

Starting Salary $81,534/year + Depending on Experience

Health Insurance is available through the School District
Retirement benefits through PERA
249 Days per Year

The Director of Food Services is responsible for the overall day-to-day operation of the food service program. Primary areas of responsibility include; operations, marketing, communications, grant applications, public relations, statewide & community hunger related task force/boards, USDA/CDE compliance programs, staff development, procurement, warehouse, inventory & logistics of program, financial budget development/analysis/controls of annual revenue based fund, strategic planning, nutritional & allergy analysis/compliance, state/local health & safety program compliance, district wide student wellness policy development/compliance, asset management of kitchen equipment, special projects, and all duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• BA/AA Degree or equivalent required with emphasis in Management, Culinary Arts, Child Nutrition, institutional management, or related field
• Preferred experience as a leader of a culinary group containing multiple sites, institutional, hospitality, or other
• Directing, managing all components of a staff of approximately 40+ employees
• Prior supervisory experience required

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire
• Valid Colorado driver's license

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Directs, plans, develops, implements, innovates, organizes, reviews, evaluates, communicates, and supervises all operational, administrative & financial aspects of a complex separate funded budget.
• Assure compliance with Federal and State laws.
• Establish operating procedures for cafeterias and kitchens.
• Plan, develop, and evaluate menus for the school food program.
• Evaluate financial forecasts and analyze food and labor costs to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Determine standards for efficient and sanitary practices in food preparation and service.
• Directs, plans, develops, creates, oversees all marketing, public relations, community relations & communications of a best practice school meal & childhood hunger program in the state of Colorado.
• Direct the inspection of food served for quality standards.
• Plan for proper storage and economical use of food and supplies.
• Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of records, reports, reimbursement claims, and other documents related to food services operations, personnel, finance, sales, and inventory.
• Ensure that purchasing activities comply with applicable Federal and State statutes, regulations, and policies.
• Compute, estimate, and order proper quantities of food and supplies for an efficient and compliant food service operation.
• Research available products and interview vendors to establish and maintain sources of supply and guarantee the best quality at the lowest price.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate assigned personnel. Coordinate training programs.
• Confer with outside agencies on such issues as licensing, inspection, and other health matters.

• Visit school sites to observe food services personnel and procedures, including POS, proper sanitation, operational efficiency, and compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations. Develop and recommend improved methods of food preparation and service.
• Participate in meal service and preparation as needed. Assure compliance with meal pattern requirements.
• Ensure that food preparation adheres to the methods provided in the menu and production records.
• Prepare work schedules and assign duties to food service personnel.
• Ensure proper sanitation and maintenance of food service equipment and supplies used in food service operations.
• Operate a variety of food service equipment and machines used in food preparation and the cafeteria, including computer programs.
• Assure accuracy of daily cash receipts.
• Attend mandatory and optional professional development and training related to food service operations and activities.
• Coordinates dissemination of information and nutritional resource materials to the public and staff.
• Facilitate committees to develop, implement, and maintain the school's Wellness Plan and other programs related to the Food Service Program impacting the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and methods of planning and preparing nutritionally sound meals in large quantities for school children.
• Principles and practices of cafeteria management
• Federal, State, and local health laws relating to food services
• Sound budgetary principles and practices
• Principles of personnel supervision and management
• Knowledge of and experience with office software such as email, word processing and spreadsheets

ABILITY TO:

• Perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, if necessary.
• Organize and prioritize work and adjust to changing circumstances.
• Act decisively and accept responsibility for decisions.
• Works well with people and possesses good communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.
• Operate standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Relate positively to students
• Lift and carry 40 pounds
• Sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, perform grasping and handling motions and torso rotations on a continuous basis; adequate sight or corrected vision for the purpose of reading instructions and printed or written material; dexterity of the hands and fingers to operate equipment