School Food Service Director
About The Position
The School Food Service Director oversees the daily operations of a school food service program across an assigned school district. The role includes travel between district schools as needed, leading food service staff, managing food and supply orders, monitoring inventory and costs, and ensuring meals comply with USDA National School Lunch Program guidelines. The director also maintains food quality, safety, sanitation, and customer service standards; prepares month-end reports and required paperwork; monitors operational efficiency and compliance; and communicates with the Area Supervisor about program operations and needs. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, daytime hours, no weekends or holidays, and summers off.
Requirements
- Previous school breakfast and lunch experience.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple locations and prioritize responsibilities.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume team environment.
- Ability to travel within the assigned school district.
- Ability to obtain all required clearances and documentation to work in schools.
Nice To Haves
- Previous food service management or supervisory experience.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
