Food Service Director - Spring Valley, United States - Kingsland Public Schools

Description

Position Type:
Support Staff/Food Service

Date Posted:
4/10/2024

Location:
Kingsland Public Schools

Date Available:
August 2024

Closing Date:
Until FilledKingsland Public Schools is accepting applications for a Food Service Director for the school year.

Candidates should hold a current ServSafe certification.

The Food Service Director is responsible for:

• Managing and directing the operations and staff of food service engaged in the production and serving of meals to students and staff in accordance with District procedures, health regulations/standards, nutritional requirements, and quality standards.
• Purchasing of food items/supplies, administering the budget, and administering the Free and Reduced Meal Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises all Food Service personnel directly or through designated building Food Service personnel.
• Oversees and directs all aspects of the food service operations dealing with meal production and catering including:
• Directs and oversees the planning functions of food services.
• Collaborates and works closely with the Business Manager in the establishment and planning of the Food Service budget and purchasing options.
• Directs all aspects of the Free and Reduced Meal Program including the processing of applications, certifications, verification reporting, and all parent and student-related correspondence.
• Maintains all student free/reduced/full pay status along with all reporting requirements.
• Coordinates, maintains, and completes all state and federal reports and records pertaining to the food service program and for annual and state audits.
• Conducts various marketing and public relation activities to promote and inform the public of food service programs.
• Organizes nutrition information for students and families. Prepares menus, correspondence and materials to be distributed to students and families.

Eligible candidates for the position must have one of the following qualifications:

1. A high school diploma (or GED) and a minimum of three years of relevant school nutrition experience.
2. An Associate's degree, or equivalent education experience, with an academic major in a specific area and one year of relevant school nutrition experience.
3. A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent educational experience, with an academic major in a specific area.
4. A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent educational experience, with any academic major or area of concentration, and either a School Nutrition Association (SNA) Level 3 Certification or at least one year of relevant school nutrition experience.

Previous food service experience in a K-12 setting is preferred, but not required.

Requires a valid MN driver's license.

Application deadline: Open Until Filled

Questions about the position may be directed to:

Scott Klavetter, Superintendent
Kingsland Public Schools
Spring Valley/Wykoff, Minnesota

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