School Food Service Director

Maschio's Food Service•Branchburg Township, NJ

8d•$26 - $26

About The Position

Oversee the daily operations of a school food service program across an assigned school district. The role involves traveling between schools, managing and supporting food service staff, coordinating staffing and purchasing, monitoring inventory and costs, ensuring meals comply with USDA National School Lunch Program guidelines, and maintaining food quality, safety, sanitation, and customer service standards. The position also includes reporting, paperwork, operational compliance, and regular communication with the Area Supervisor. The schedule is Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with no weekends or holidays and summers off.

Requirements

Previous school breakfast and lunch experience is required.
Strong organizational and leadership skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple locations and prioritize responsibilities.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume team environment.
Must be able to travel within the assigned school district.
Must be able to obtain all required clearances and documentation to work in schools.

Nice To Haves

Previous food service management or supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily food service operations throughout the assigned school district.
Travel between schools within the district as needed.
Supervise, support, and manage food service staff.
Review staffing needs, assist with scheduling, and participate in hiring.
Place food and supply orders with vendors.
Monitor inventory, food costs, and product usage.
Ensure meals meet USDA National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines.
Maintain high standards of food quality, safety, sanitation, and customer service.
Prepare and submit end-of-month reports and required paperwork.
Monitor daily operations to ensure efficiency and compliance.
Communicate regularly with the Area Supervisor regarding program operations and needs.