Director of School Food Services
Director of School Food Services
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Director of School Food Services Orange Southwest School District Randolph Vermont Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: March 31 2025 Starting Date: School Year 2526 Position Type: Fulltime Exempt Job Description The Director of Food Services is a fulltime salaried leadership position. The role of the Director of Food Services is to provide the students of the Orange Southwest School District with access to nutritious delicious and highquality meals made in an environment that meets federal safety and sanitation regulations in accordance with the OSSD Wellness Policy. This Director level position is responsible for developing and administering the food service programs through technical and organizational expertise. The role will provide support in child nutrition programs Farm to School and other wellness initiatives. The Director shall employ exemplary leadership and communication skills in order to maintain healthy morale resolution of operational issues and strong working relationships with food service staff school principals teachers and staff students vendors farmers and community members. In addition the Director oversees the implementation of the farm to cafeteria model by finding innovative ways to keep the school meal programs supplied with fresh local seasonal organic and/or sustainably grown produce and products and by building partnerships between the school district and regional agriculture. Additional duties may be assigned. The Essential Functions of this position include: Personnel Responsible for interviews screening and recommending the appointment or dismissal of personnel Responsible for overseeing the evaluation process of all personnel Addresses any personnel problems and concerns that may arise within the Food Service Department Establishes and revises as necessary standard personnel procedures to carry out administration and school board policy Participate in the development of all job descriptions for cafeteria personnel Manage department in such a way to minimize grievances and employee conflicts Maintains notes regarding personnel issues to help with the administration of workers compensation unemployment and disability claims to safeguard the Districts best interest Responsible for making sure that workplace injuries are kept at a minimum Takes measures to keep the facility in good repair and employees safe Planning & Maintenance Oversees the planning of menus based on nutritional adequacy federal standards pupil acceptance and supporting Farm to School initiatives Provides consultation as needed with district personnel regarding specific requirements in State and Federal legislation with the Child Nutrition Program Collaborate with Building & Grounds to plan equipment maintenance upkeep and replacement as needed Sanitation & Safety Compliance Oversees the implementation of safe food handling techniques Establishes standard levels of cleanliness health and safety that meet or exceed state and federal regulations Stays abreast of all local and state health and safety laws and regulations as it applies to Food Service Financial Management Coordinates and reviews with the Business Manager on all reports for record keeping purposes for full compliance with The Agency of Education Child Nutrition Program Actively promotes the correct utilization of the CEP meal criteria Provide leadership on the best managerial practices surrounding the food service operations and/or any business practice as so directed Reviews the accuracy of all invoices and purchase orders for nutrition and cafeteria equipment Public Relations & Communication Follows directives of governing boards to ensure the goals and objectives of the Food Service Program are being met Promotes the Food Service Program through positive public relations Acts as a resource to school educators in the instructional units pertaining to nutrition Salary Range: $65k $75k depending upon experience Job Requirements Bachelors Degree preferred in Food Service Operations Food Science & Nutrition and/or Business Management 2 years of experience in the field of Food Service Operation Food Science & Nutrition and/or Business Management Must comply with the minimum professional standards requirements of the USDA Professional Standards for All School Nutrition School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Certification preferred Valid Serv Safe Certification preferredWe encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.OSSD Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Our school district is committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We believe in creating a workplace where every individual regardless of race color national origin gender sexual orientation age disability religion veteran status or any other protected characteristic has the opportunity to thrive.
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