Coordinator of Food Service - 2026-2027

SUMMARY:

Plans, organizes and coordinates all phases of the WPS food service operations, in accordance with school, state and federal policies and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

• Oversee all school food service programs to ensure that nutritional, high quality meals are made available to students at an affordable price
• Ensure that the school lunch and breakfast programs are in full compliance with National School Lunch Program guidelines administered through the Virginia Department of Education
• Supervise cafeteria managers, administrative assistant II - food services, and  administrative assistant IV -food services and perform job evaluations; handle food services staff  job performance and disciplinary issues, consulting with the personnel department
• Interview candidates for cafeteria positions and make recommendations for hiring
• Develop annual collection procedures and prepare necessary contracts and policy statements as required by the Department of Education
• Ensure accurate accountability and record-keeping for the management and control of income, food, labor, supplies and equipment
• Oversee the preparation of all reports for federal reimbursement and receipt of USDA commodities
• Supervise the receipt, storage and utilization of USDA commodities
• Establish short and long range food service program goals
• Assist the state supervisors in the performance of administrative reviews of the food service program, conduct annual accountability reviews and supervise annual verification reviews
• Develop, implement and monitor policies, regulations and standard operating procedures relating to food services
• Plan and develop the food service budget
• Perform financial management functions: review and analyze profit/loss statements; approve and coordinate all food and equipment purchases
• Prepare, evaluate and coordinate bid proposals for food and equipment
• Provide in-service training for food services staff
• Prepare and publish centralized menus and production sheets for lunch and breakfast
• Review and coordinate work orders generated by cafeterias
• Provide guidance in the planning and equipping of new and remodeled food service facilities
• Establish food safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures to ensure that food is prepared and served in a sanitary & safe environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Operations and/or Superintendent of Schools or other supervisory staff, that are applicable to this position and in accordance with Winchester Public Schools policies, regulations and procedures

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Supervises Cafeteria Managers, Administrative Assistant II-Food Services, and Administrative Assistant III – Food Service

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills:  Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major in specific areas (see last paragraph below in this section for specific areas);

OR

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 2 years of relevant school nutrition programs experience;

OR

Associate’s degree or equivalent educational experience, with academic major in specific areas, and at least 2 years of relevant school nutrition programs experience (see last paragraph below in this section for specific areas).

Related majors include food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS:

Food Services Dietary Manager Certificate preferred; valid Virginia driver’s license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties performed typically in settings to include: Central/City office and schools/departments
throughout division/city. Occasional walking, stooping, standing, squatting, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required. Fill in for Cafeteria Managers when absent, requires constant standing. Other limited physical activities are required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions. Regular contact with city/school employees is required.

The employee is required to transport self throughout the school division as part of carrying out duties.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  The individual is typically in an indoor environment and the noise level is usually quiet.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SALARY:

Range based on the 2026-2027 Coordinator Salary Scale is $82,400 - $126,894

WORKDAY:

 Full time / 260 Day Contract

LOCATION:

Division-wide

POSITION START:

July 1, 2026

Salary : $82,400 - $126,894