About this role
The Director of Food Service oversees all district cafeteria operations, including meal planning, budgeting, purchasing, compliance, inventory, and staff supervision. This position ensures the district's child nutrition program meets all federal and state requirements while providing quality meals for students. Qualifications: Food service management experience required Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills Experience managing budgets and personnel preferred Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred Please go to Quitman ISD website, fill out a service & support application and email to: [email protected]
Job Title: Director of Food Service Wage/Hour Status: Reports to: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Pay Grade: Dept./School: Food Service Date Revised: 12-10-2018 Primary Purpose: Direct and manage the food service program and supervise district food service operations. Plan and implement programs that meet regulatory and nutritional requirements for students, promote the development of sound nutritional practices, and maintain a safe and sanitary environment. Funded by the National School Lunch Program. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics, home economics, or food service management prefered Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of menu planning, food purchasing, and preparation of foods in a food service environment Ability to manage budget and personnel Ability to coordinate district function Ability to implement policy and procedures Ability to interpret data Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience: Five years of experience in food service management Three years of experience in a food service environment Major Responsibilities and Duties: Food Service Operations 1. Direct and manage district’s food service programs. 2. Develop menus that meet established nutritional requirements for students. 3. Work cooperatively with campus principals to create lunch schedules and resolve personnel issues. 4. Establish and direct process of providing free and reduced lunch applications following United States Department of Agriculture and Texas Education Agency guidelines for meal eligibility and reimbursement of federal funds. 5. Develop and maintain written department procedures for all food service operations. Copyright 6/5/2003 Texas Association of School Boards. All rights reserved. QUITMAN ISD Director of Food Service HR Services Rev. 12/10/2018 Policy, Reports, and Law 6. Comply with federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in food service area. 7. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. 8. Prepare necessary data for processing of food service payroll. Budget and Inventory 9. Administer food service budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently. 10. Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs. 11. Assist with development of a cost-effective and efficient system of procurement of all food meeting federal procurement and Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards. 12. Initiate purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies. 13. Approve and forward invoices and purchase orders for food service department to accounting department. 14. Recommend disposal of obsolete equipment and replace equipment as necessary. Personnel Management 15. Plan and direct inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies. 16. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in food service department. 17. Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operation in the food service area. 18. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness. 19. Recruit, train, and supervise personnel and make sound recommendations about personnel placement, transfer, retention, and dismissal. Safety 20. Ensure that measures are in place and operating to protect food, supplies, and equipment in school cafeterias, lunchrooms, and warehouses. 21. Maintain safety standards that confirm with federal, state, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety. Copyright 6/5/2003 Texas Association of School Boards. All rights reserved. QUITMAN ISD Director of Food Service HR Services Rev. 12/10/2018