Food Service Director

The Food Service Director for the State College Area School District manages school food service operations ensuring nutritious and appealing meals while controlling costs supervising staff coordinating procurement maintaining sanitation and promoting nutrition education all while adhering to USDA and state guidelines for programs.

Key responsibilities include menu planning staff hiring training and supervision financial management inventory control regulatory compliance and community/student engagement.

Primary Duties involve:

• Direct daily operations of the food service program to meet all federal and state regulations and local policies and to ensure program success.
• Develop and implement menus to meet USDA nutrient standards and customer satisfaction; publish and distribute menus to motivate and inform customers.
• Manage special diets for students with allergies and food related disabilities; purchase special foods maintain documentation train employees and communicate with parents as needed.
• Apply for state and federal subsidies to include reimbursements USDA commodities and appropriate grants; establish procedures to maintain compliance for acceptance of these funds.
• Oversee financial reporting to include properly recording the deposit of receipts and payment of invoices. Prepare monthly financial reports; set meal prices and develop program budget.
• Coordinate purchases of food supplies and equipment in compliance with USDA procurement rules and Board policy.
• Establish standards for receiving storing and inventorying food and non-food supplies based on sound principles of management.
• Screen and select candidates for Board approval for employment. Develop work performance standards plan work schedules and conduct employee evaluations.
• Plan conduct and document staff training.
• Maintain a working knowledge of food safety regulations train employees and conduct inspections to maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness.
• Maintain equipment; coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance. Assist in the planning for new facilities and equipment.
• Maintain communication with parents staff and students to promote the program and encourage feedback and engagement. Seek opportunities to connect the cafeteria with the classrooms.
• Plan and oversee catering for school related events.
• Coordinate contracts with charter schools head start programs etc. and oversee the operations of these contracts.
• Coordinate with Principals and District Administrators to ensure the successful operation of the Food Services Program.
• Keep Administration and the Board of Directors informed of program operations and assist in the development of policy relevant to the Food Services Program.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Two (2) years food service management experience.
• Bachelors degree in hospitality management business nutrition dietetics or other related field required.
• ServSafe certified (or equivalent certification)
• Knowledge of USDA FNS regulations (NSLP and SBP) and of state and local health code requirements.
• Basic accounting skills necessary.

If you desire to serve in this important leadership role provide your cover letter resume and three professional references at should submit materials by March 12 2026; the position will remain open until a successful candidate is identified. The position is available on July 1 2026 with the potential of an appointment prior to that date dependent upon the candidates availability.

The State College Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

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