Food Service Supervisor or Food Service Director

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Food Service Supervisor operates the food service programs at all schools in accordance with established policies and Federal and State guidelines. The Food Service Supervisor reports directly to the Director of Business Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Policy and Contracts Administration/Implementation:

• Operates the food service program at all schools, in accordance with established policies and Federal and State guidelines;
• Utilizes appropriate strategies to adhere to nutritional guidelines, menu planning, ordering and purchasing, and recordkeeping;
• Participates as an active member of the District’s wellness committee, including making recommendations, reviewing, and keeping current the District’s wellness policies as related to food service;
• Prepares reports and maintains records regarding the food service program; and,
• Offers recommendations on changes or enhancements to the food service program.

Budgeting and Financial Planning:

• Assists the Director of Business Services in preparing the annual budget needed for the operation of the food service program;
• Oversees all food service-related expenditures/revenues and coordinates all bids related to the program;
• Manages the procedures and reconciliations of money transactions in the food service program;
• Offers program recommendations including pricing, food offerings, and services; and,
• Oversees automation and computer systems related to food service programs.

Supervision and Evaluation:

• Supervises, trains, and evaluates the food service staff in conjunction with the principals of each school;
• Remains current on food service programming issues, training, and requirements by participating in education/training opportunities;
• Ensures up-to-date and/or required food service best practices, processes, and procedures as aligned to local, state, and federal standards; and,
• Provides ongoing staff development to food service personnel.

Staff Relations/Recruitment:

• Works closely with other administrators/staff to assure a good working climate; and,
• Participates in the selection of food service personnel.

Association Additional Duties:

• Assists with the preparation of food and in the entire process of the food service operation, as needed; and,
• Accepts All receiving of Food and supplies. Responsible for the unloading of all Food related deliveries a minimum of two days a week.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Directs and/or plans activities of others;
• Functions as a team member;
• Maintains confidentiality;
• Works independently with minimal supervision;
• Interacts effectively with others;
• Demonstrates effective organizational skills;
• Exhibits strong public relations skills;
• Communicates effectively with staff;
• Communicates effectively with staff, students, parents, and other district resident;
• Performs a variety of duties;
• Attains precise set limits, tolerances, and standards;
• Performs effectively under stress; and,
• Makes reasonable independent judgments and decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate, or equivalent, with associated nutritional/food service experience/training; knowledge of school food service programs.
• Minimum two years of work experience in Food Service, within the K-12 setting.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

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 essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, or stand for prolonged periods of time. Further, the employee must be able to operate a computer and keyboard, have near visual acuity to review written documentation, lift horizontally and vertically, bend, and stoop

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work beyond a standard 40-hour work week when necessary.

The work environment is in an office that combines standard office equipment (fax, copier, phone, computer, 10-key, etc.) with the standard office setting. The work environment also includes school buildings and travel between sites.

Whitewater Unified School District has elements of rural and suburban communities. The City of Whitewater has a population of approximately 14,500. Whitewater is located in southern Wisconsin, approximately 45 miles west of Milwaukee, 45 miles east of Madison, and 100 miles northwest of Chicago. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, with an enrollment of over 10,500 students, offers residents a variety of cultural and educational opportunities. Whitewater is a vibrant, diverse community with a growing population of multilingual families. WUSD believes that all students can succeed. Every Student, Every Day, in a Unified Way.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person