Food Service Director

Indiana Public Schools•Angola, IN

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About The Position

Are you passionate about providing students with nutritious, high-quality meals that fuel learning and success? The Food Service Director plays a vital leadership role in ensuring that every child in our district enjoys healthy, delicious meals in a clean and welcoming environment. This position oversees all aspects of the district's food service operations-from menu planning and purchasing to compliance, budgeting, and staff development. We're looking for a forward-thinking, organized professional who's ready to make a meaningful impact on student well-being and the overall dining experience across our schools.

Responsibilities

Sets goals for the School Food Services Program and researches developments in the food services industry.
Interview, screens, and recommends appointment of all cafeteria personnel to the Superintendent.
Standardizes Personnel policies, levels of cleanliness, health, and safety.
Operates a program of purchasing food items and other items relating to food service.
Standardizes cafeteria accounting procedures in cooperation with the school district's business office.
Arranges for audits of cafeteria accounts through approved auditors.
Oversees maintenance of equipment and reviews and evaluates all requests and recommendations for purchase of new and replacement equipment.
Plans and supervises the preparation and serving of menus at all schools. Coordinates and disseminates information regarding menus, standards, recipe development, and new products.
Assists principals and teachers in the instructional phases of the lunchroom program.
Coordinates special promotion projects.
Prepares and administers the food service fund budget.
Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and Chief Operating Officer.