Mt. Pleasant CSD School District

Job Title : Food Service Director

FLSA Status : X Exempt Non-Exempt

Status : X Full Time Part Time

Hourly X Salary

DATE REVISED : March 30, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY :

The Food Service Director oversees the production and delivery of all meals served to students in the Mount Pleasant School District, following guidelines and directives from USDA and State Nutrition Directors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Under general supervision of the Superintendent, the Food Service Director performs the following responsibilities.

Program Oversight

• Ensures compliance with USDA and local health department guidelines.
• Provides training in all aspects of food safety.
• Administers the NSLP and NSBP
• Administers the Free and Reduced Lunch / Breakfast Program

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES DESIRED :

Preferred Education and Licensure :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent educational experience with major in specific areas
• Bachelor's degree in any academic major, and, State-recognized certificate for school nutrition directors, OR
• Bachelor's degree in any academic major and at least one year of relevant food service experience, OR
• Associate's degree or equivalent educational experience with academic major in specific areas and at least one year of relevant food service experience, OR
• High School diploma (or GED) and three years of food service experience
• Valid ServSafe Certification, or ability to obtain
• At least eight hours of food safety training is required either not more than five years prior to start date or completed within 30 calendar days of start date
• Related majors include food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field.

Knowledge and Skills :

• Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of institutional food production and food safety techniques.
• Understands human resource management in a food production setting and provides training
• Ability to work with State and local agencies in promoting healthy eating practices.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Physical Activity

Amount of Time

Occasionally

1%-32%)

Frequently

33%-65%)

Constantly

66%-100%)

Stationary Position

Moving

Talking

Hearing

Handling

Reaching

Fingering

Repetitive Motion

Balance

Lift 0-10 Pounds

Lift 11-25 Pounds

Lift 26-50 Pounds

Lift Over 50 Pounds

Operate Motor Vehicle

WORKING CONDITIONS : Working Conditions

Working Conditions

Amount of Time

Occasionally

1%-32%)

Frequently

33%-65%)

Constantly

66%-100%)

School Hours

Indoors

Outdoors

Evenings

Weekends

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Salary and benefits are to be determined by the board

EVALUATION :

The Food Service Director will be evaluated by the Superintendent at least annually in accordance with law, board policy, and the preceding job description.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY :

It is the policy of the MTPCSD School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity in its employment practices.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the Board's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract.

Signature of Supervisor : Date :

Signature of Employee : Date :

Last updated : 2024-03-23