Coordinator of Food Services

Portsmouth Public Schools•Portsmouth, VA

About The Position

Performs difficult professional and administrative work, including planning, implementing, and supervising all school Division food service activities; does related work as required. Requires strong knowledge of business principles, including the interpretation of appropriate financial reports that support maintaining the financial success of an Enterprise Fund; performs and coordinates food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate federal and/or state regulatory requirements. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Director of Operations. Supervision is exercised over cafeteria managers, workers, and other food service staff.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the practices, procedures, and regulations relating to school food service
Thorough knowledge of food quality and values and of nutritional and economical substitutions within food groups with a preference for some knowledge of special dietary requirements
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices used in ordering, receiving and storing food in large quantities
Thorough knowledge of budgeting and accounting practices and procedures
Thorough knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in food handling and in the operation, cleaning and care of utensils, equipment and work areas
Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinate employees as assigned
Ability to prepare reports
Basic computer and general office skills
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree is required with an academic major or concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field are desired
Five years experience in a Food Services supervisory capacity
Possess or eligible for a Virginia Food Handler Card

Responsibilities

Assists in recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining qualified school nutrition staff
Enhances the image of school nutrition professionals and their influence in the community
Build skills and empower staff to lead and operate school nutrition programs efficiently
Plans, schedules, and supervises the school division’s food service operations
Plans, coordinates, oversees, and supervises the work of other employees engaged in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food
Prepares and reviews federal reports and ensures compliance with U.S.D.A. regulations
Prepares and administers annual plans, including hiring, staffing, training, menus, bids, equipment, and repair
Prepares and evaluates bids for the purchase of foodstuffs, equipment, and supplies
Ensures that sufficient and appropriate staff is available in each school
Oversees and ensures the financial integrity of each cafeteria
Procures and delivers food products, chemicals, and kitchen software
Plans, coordinates, and participates in special functions and catering
Orders food and supplies, receives and accounts for same, and maintains perpetual inventories as well as cost and food consumption records
Prepares and administers food services budget
Ensures day-to-day operational compliance with appropriate State and Federal requirements and or established program requirement policies and procedures
Supervises payroll, accounts payable, and the posting of revenues
Insures financial viability of the Food Services Department through strong application of business management principles
Performs related tasks as required