Qualifications:

Training in the operation and maintenance of a lunch program or cafeteria preferred. Training in compliance with school lunch program requirements necessary prior to assuming duties. Must possess a ServSafe certification.

Job Summary:

The food service director is to direct, plan, and coordinate the lunch program for the buildings.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and benefits to be established by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy for Cook Evaluation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Advise the superintendent in the equipment repair and/or replacement needs of the school lunch program.
• Inspect and assume responsibility for the efficient operation of the lunch program.
• In conjunction with the superintendent and principal, be responsible for the health and safety of personnel and students.
• Oversee preparation of monthly menus that meet state and federal regulations.
• Prepare monthly and annual reports.
• Recommend administrative rules and regulations to the superintendent.
• Keep a perpetual inventory of all foods, commodities, and lunchroom equipment.
• Acquire food from the approved sources.
• Be responsible for the care, use, and maintenance of equipment.
• Complete commodity request forms as requested.
• Complete bid documents for food and supplies, in cooperation with the superintendent or designee.
• Establish in cooperation with the superintendent and other cooks, a daily work schedule for all assistant cooks.
• Organize the kitchen for the day.
• Set up the serving counter.
• Help serve meals.
• Prepare a daily report of meals served with the secretary.
• Call substitute workers from the approved list as needed.
• All other duties as determined with the superintendent or designee.
• Do all bookwork for all school buildings in the district.
• Visit all kitchens to observe inventory, efficiency and cleanliness.
• Place all commodities, meat products and weekly food orders.