Food Service Director
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Job Description
Maryville City Schools Candidate Search
Position: Food Service Director/District Office Administrator
220day contract
Reports to the Director of Schools
Application Procedure:
- Complete an online application on the Maryville City Schools website
- Email cover letter and resume to Mike Winstead Director of Maryville City Schools
Application Deadline: Monday April 21 2025
Position Overview: The Food Service Director/District Office Administrator is a dual position of overseeing all aspects of the districts food service program for approximately 50 of the duties and fulfilling other district operational services for the remaining 50 of the duties. For the first year of employment more time will be devoted to the food services as responsibilities are newly acquired and learned. For the second year and beyond the cafeteria job description will reduce to fifty percent of the fulltime job. The Food Services component ensures the provision of nutritious appealing and costeffective meals to students and staff. This role involves menu planning budgeting compliance with federal and state regulations staff supervision and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. Initially the focus will be on optimizing the food service program. The added responsibilities will be assigned based on the districts operational goals.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Meet the employment standards for Food Service Director established by the State Board of Education within 12 months of employment. Must meet one of the following criteria:
- B.S. degree with major in food and nutrition food service management dietetics family and consumer science nutrition education culinary arts business or a related field;
- B.S. degree in an academic major and a School Nutrition Association Level 3 Certificate in School Nutrition;
- A valid Tennessee teacher license with a school food service supervisor endorsement or a food production and management services endorsement;
- B.S. degree in any academic major and at least two years of relevant school nutrition experience;
- Associates degree with major in food and nutrition food service management dietetics family and consumer science nutrition education culinary arts business or a related field;
- Experience in food service management preferred
- Knowledge of USDA Child Nutrition Programs National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP).
- ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety training required.
- Ability to work collaboratively with school administrators staff students and parents.
- Technology Competencies in Microsoft Office Suite Excel and specifically food service software.
- Experience with budgeting financial management and procurement.
- Strong leadership communication and organizational skills.
- Flexibility and versatility regarding job responsibilities where roles and responsibilities shift within in a small central office to meet the changing needs of the district.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the school districts food service program ensuring efficient meal preparation and service.
- Develop nutritious and balanced meal plans that comply with USDA Child Nutrition Program guidelines and accommodate diverse dietary needs.
- Ensure adherence to federal state and local food service regulations including food safety health codes and nutrition standards.
- Develop and manage the food service budget monitor expenditures and ensure costeffective operations while maintaining meal quality.
- Oversee purchasing of food and supplies and establish vendor relationships to secure costeffective products.
- Hire train and supervise food service employees fostering a positive work environment and ensuring staff compliance with policies and procedures.
- Invest in learning the assigned duties as the scope of the work is expanded over time.
- Adhere to a delivery of service that reflects responsiveness efficiency and effectiveness.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
