What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Food Services position at School District of Manatee County?
Job Description
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MANATEE COUNTY
Local Title: DIRECTOR, FOOD SERVICES
State Title: Director, Food Service
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB GOAL:
To provide highly responsible administrative and professional work in directing the school food service programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution in related field.
- Licensed Dietitian preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in food service management.
- Experience in school food service preferred.
- Other qualifications to the above deemed necessary by the Superintendent.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with officials, administrative personnel and school food workers. Ability in systemizing procedures, adjusting problems and grievances and making recommendations relative to the revision of policies and procedures. Ability to prepare specifications for purchases of supplies and equipment. Knowledge of the purchasing requirements, warehousing, inventorying and accounting for food products. Knowledge of the state, federal and local laws and regulations applicable to school lunch programs. Knowledge of the practices and procedures used in the administration and operation of school food service and pertinent sanitary and safe conditions. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize. Knowledge of personnel procedures. Ability to develop and manage budgets. Ability to supervise effectively.
REPORTS TO:
Chief Support Services Officer
SUPERVISES:
Specialists, Food Services
Assigned Secretarial/Clerical Staff
Cafeteria Managers
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and execute the various activities related to the School Food Program.
- Recommend changes in administrative policies to carry out objectives of the program more effectively and economically.
- Coordinate the total effort toward a more effective School Food Program.
- Supervise the establishment and maintenance of records, collection, recording and evaluation of data.
- Prepare periodic and special reports.
- Discuss personnel problems with principals and managers.
- Prepare departmental budget, allocation of funds, etc.
- Inspect school kitchens, facilities and operations, coordinating alteration of equipment and revision and realignment of functions.
- Investigate complaints and consult with the officials of the State Board of Health on various stages of sanitation, handling of food.
- Make recommendations for improvement of sanitary conditions to the principals and other administrative people.
- Assist food service managers in the areas of menu planning, purchasing, as related to planning, planning and coordinating work schedules, maintaining nutritional, well-balanced menus, and maintaining controls over portions and other aspects of service.
- Conduct research, studies, specifications development, and product analysis relative to the procurement of food, supplies and equipment.
- Establish and direct program for training and upgrading the skills and techniques of all food handling personnel in the District.
- Manage the Food Service program so as to provide nutritional meals while maintaining a fiscally sound operation.
- Serve as liaison with the Florida Department of Education for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
- Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
- Represent the district in a positive and professional manner.
- Keep informed and disseminate information about current research, trends and best practices in areas of responsibility.
- Provide leadership and direction for assigned area of responsibility.
- Assist in implementing the district’s goals and strategic commitments.
- Exercise proactive leadership in promoting the vision and mission of the district.
- Attend training sessions, conferences, and workshops to keep abreast of current practices, programs and legal issues.
- Supervise assigned personnel, conduct annual performance appraisals and make recommendations for appropriate employment actions.
- Prepare or oversee the preparation of all required reports and maintain all appropriate records.
- Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement and take appropriate action.
- Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Board approved:
Revised:
04/19/2004
05/14/2007
06/12/2018
SALARY SCHEDULE: SAMP
PAY GRADE: D15
SHORT TITLE: FDS031
STATE JOB CODE: 76005
Pay Scale
Approved Budget Annual Salary Range : : $78,974 - $144,938
Salary : $78,974 - $144,938