DIRECTOR FOR FOOD SERVICES - Child Nutrition Department Jerome School District
JEROME JOINT DISTRICT •South Central / Twin Falls •Director/Coordinator/Manager •Not Applicable •Full Time •Posted 1M ago
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Child Nutrition Director
SUMMARY:
Director of Food Services applies professional knowledge, ethics, and administrative skills in directing a comprehensive school food service program for the Jerome School District in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, local and state health ordinances and Jerome School District’s policies. The director employs exemplary leadership and communication skills in order to maintain healthy morale, resolution of operational issues and strong working relationships with staff, students, purveyors, farmers and teachers, as well as all of the stakeholders.
REPORTS TO: Business Manager
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's degree with academic major in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field (OR)
• Bachelor’s degree in any academic major, AND state-recognized certificate for school nutrition directors (OR)
• Bachelor's degree in any academic major and at least 2 years of experience in management of school nutrition programs (OR)
• Associate's degree or equivalent educational experience with major in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field AND at least 2 years of relevant school nutrition programs experience (AND)
• At least 8 hours of food safety training, either not more than 5 years prior to their starting date or completed within 30 days of employee’s start date.
• Possess ServSafe certificate within 30 days of hire date.
• Experience in supervisory, management type employment.
• Successful completion of Civil Rights and Food Safety training within one (1) week of hire date.
• Maintain at least 12 hours of annual continuing education/training.
• SNS certified within 5 years of employment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and recommend changes to food service program policies and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison with school administrators and food service department.
• Prepare and administer the food service budget including revenue projections and control expenditures in accordance with established financial management principals; follow all procurement policies to ensure “three bids and a buy” is being utilized; analyze food service financial statements and take corrective action; approve the procurement of products and supplies.
• Evaluate and incorporate appropriate foods from USDA commodities program into weekly menu plan.
• Knowledge of and ability to translate knowledge of sustainable food preparation, recipes and menus and utilize them in the ongoing implementation of the program.
• Ensures that recipes are strictly adhered to, and that foods served are of the highest nutritional quality and taste standards.
• Directs the development of standards for the operation of quality food service programs.
• Direct the development of staff training activities for food service personnel.
• Establishes procedures for the selection, assignment, transfer and discharge of food service employees in accordance with established policies. Hears and negotiates settlement of departmental employee grievances and complaints as appropriate.
• Directs the development of public information materials and media releases pertaining to school food service programs and meets with students, teachers, parents, vendors, employees, and community groups to market school food service programs.
• Communicates the policies, procedures, goals and objectives of the Food Service Department.
• Manages assigned teams in the development, design, review, implementation and periodic reevaluation of project plans and strategies to support the achievement of the departmental goals and objectives.
• Provides appropriate supervision, mentoring, and professional growth and development opportunities to assigned staff. Such responsibility includes the development and implementation of professional growth plans to include keeping abreast of current developments, literature, and technical sources of information.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of procedures, policies, practices and methods of food service operation.
• Knowledge of local, State and Federal regulations regarding school food services nutritional standards, dietary guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of facilities management and maintenance: Facility designs, food and equipment specification, warehouse and central production facility operation, profit and loss analysis and procurement procedures.
• Knowledge of technical computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, Email as well as working knowledge of K-12 food service software systems operating application management, point of sale, and back office management systems (proficient.)
• Knowledge of all Federal, State and City health, sanitation and safety policies, laws and guidelines as they relate to food service preparation.
• Ability to direct, lead and communicate
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; train and supervise all Food Service Employees
• Ability to prepare and administer budgets and reports
• Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group situations to parents, students, and other employees of the district.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work in a friendly manner and to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies, and applicable laws.
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
JEROME JOINT DISTRICT is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.