Assistant Director of Food Services

TITLE OF POSITION:

Job Title: Assistant Director of Food Services

Department: Nutrition Services/Food Services

Reports To: Director of Food Services

Location: Nauset Public Schools

Work Year: 12 months

FLSA Status: Exempt

LOCATION:

Nauset Public Schools

DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT

OF POSITION:

The Assistant Director of Food Services supports the Director in planning coordinating and overseeing all aspects of the districts child nutrition program ensuring compliance with federal state and local regulations. The role helps maintain high standards of food quality nutrition safety and customer service across all K12 school sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing daily operations of food service programs across all schools in the district.
• Monitor compliance with USDA National School Lunch Program (NSLP) School Breakfast Program (SBP) and other federal/state meal programs.
• Support menu planning and development to meet USDA guidelines and accommodate student preferences allergies and special diets.
• Supervise and provide training for kitchen staff cafeteria managers and food service workers.
• Assist with budgeting forecasting procurement and inventory control.
• Monitor kitchen operations for food safety sanitation and workplace safety compliance.
• Coordinate with vendors and manage food supply logistics.
• Conduct site visits to monitor meal quality service efficiency and compliance.
• Assist in planning and implementation of nutrition education wellness initiatives and promotional activities.
• Support audits prepare reports and maintain required documentation for state and federal reviews.
• Act as liaison between food service school administration parents and the community.
• Serve as acting director in the absence of the Director of Food Services.
• Possess the necessary computer skills including but limited to MS Word Excel Food Service Software

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Nutrition Dietetics Food Service Management Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 35 years of progressively responsible experience in school food service institutional food management or culinary operations.
• Culinary knowledge or experience in food preparation menu planning and kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of USDA Child Nutrition Programs including NSLP SBP and CACFP.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety certification.
• Strong leadership communication and organizational skills.
• Fundamental Fondness for children and a desire to work in a public school setting.
• Must possess a sense of humor.

Preferred:

• School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) certification or Registered Dietitian (RD) credential.
• Experience public sector settings.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in both office and school kitchen environments.
• Will require lifting (up to 40 lbs) walking and standing for extended periods during site visits.
• Attend relevant trainings workshops and conferences to stay current with federal and state regulations industry best practices and innovations in child nutrition and food service management.
• Occasional evening or weekend work for events or meetings during the school year.
• Required to work during summer months for program operations which will require nights and weekends.

SALARY:

Salary is commensurate with experience and based on the districts administrative salary schedule. Full benefits package included (health dental vision retirement paid time off).

AVAILABILITY:

Immediately