Food Services Dispatch Coordinator

Position Description:
The Food Services Dispatch Coordinator is responsible for the allocation and distribution of all food and supplies to the district’s cafeterias.

Reports To:
Executive Director of Food Services

Scope of Responsibility:

• Maintains Food Services software data base of all food items and supplies.

• Communicates regularly with food brokers and distributors regarding the regular and emergency delivery of food and supplies.

• Communicates effectively orally and in writing with Food Services staff regarding purchasing issues.

• Resolves purchasing and distribution problems in a timely, effective and efficient manner.

• Prepares bid analysis of diverted commodities.

• Coordinates the use of USDA commodities, maintaining a perpetual inventory of raw and finished goods and reconciling it with outside data bases.

• Places USDA diverted commodity orders with food brokers, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of products.

 Communicates with the state licensed storage facility regarding the shipment and withdrawal of USDA commodities.

• Reviews all school requisitions for accuracy. Consolidates orders and distributes to appropriate vendor.

• Reviews all vendor invoices submitted for payment, verifying that quantities and pricing are correct.

• Maintains detailed, accurate records of commodity orders and invoices for audit purposes.

• Conducts quality assurance reviews with schools regarding deliveries of food and supplies.

• Participates in the testing and evaluation of applicable products.

• Communicates with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry regarding the use of USDA commodities and assists with site visits.

• Submits required inventory and cost reports to the Food Services Accountant.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Food Services.

Skills and Qualifications:
We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations. Successful candidates will also demonstrate and/or possess:

3 years of progressively increasing experience in Food Services program operations.

• Competence in using a personal computer including the district’s software programs.

• Competence in using the Food Services software programs.

• Knowledge of Food Services policies and regulations relating to meal pattern requirements.

• Strong communication skills in multiple settings and the ability to be an engaging change agent and culture creator that can inspire and motivate.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to make decisions and recommendations.

• Collaborative communication style, with a proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels to drive decision-making and problem solving.

• High degree of professionalism, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.

• High School diploma required.

Desirable Qualifications:
• Knowledge of inventory control.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Physical Involvement:

Sitting is required most of the work day. Must be able to operate office equipment. Standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds is sometimes required.

Compensation:
JPS offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. JPS also offers a competitive benefits package.