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Director, Food Services Position Description
 
Print Position description:      Salary Schedule A
 

 

 

 

 

TITLE:

Director, Food Services

CLASSIFICATION:

Management, Classified

 

 

 

 

SERIES:

Director II

FLSA:

Exempt

 

 

 

 

POSITION CODE:

 

WORK YEAR:

12 Months

 

 

 

 

DEPARTMENT:

Food Services

SALARY:

A-17
Management Salary Schedule

 

 

 

 

REPORTS TO:

Chief Business Officer

BOARD APPROVAL:
BOARD REVISION:

04-03-00

 

 

 

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

Plan, organize, control, and direct the food services of the district; locate and allocate resources; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Plan, organize, control, and direct a variety of programs, services, and activities related to food services.

Assure compliance with regulatory agency guidelines and policies; visit school kitchen and central production kitchen, and assure compliance.

Provide technical expertise regarding assigned functions; formulate and develop policies and procedures; perform strategic planning duties.

Locate and allocate resources.

Develop and implement long and short-term plans and activities; perform program analysis, and make changes as appropriate.

Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files.

Communicate with other administrators, district personnel, and contractors to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts, and exchange information; work with community groups, media, and legislators to increase understanding and support for the program.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees, and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions; plan, coordinate, and arrange for appropriate training of subordinates.

Develop and prepare the annual budget for the Food Services Department; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; monitor and authorize expenditures in accordance with established guidelines.

Oversee food services activities and special functions including conferences, dinners, and banquets.

Perform related duties as assigned.

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree in dietetics, food service administration or related field, and four years increasingly responsible supervisory experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

Valid California driver’s license, and provide personal automobile.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Planning, organization, and direction of the food services of the district.

Nutritional requirements of school-aged children.

Sanitation and safety practices related to cooking and serving food.

Federal and state regulations for Child Nutrition Program.

Budget preparation and control.

Oral and written communication skills.

Principles and practices of management.

Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.

ABILITY TO:

Plan, organize, and administer the food services activities and operations of the district.

Locate and allocate resources.

Assure that food items are prepared, served, and stored properly.

Assure compliance with health and sanitation requirements.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Analyze situations accurately, and adopt an effective course of action.

Meet schedules and timelines.

Work independently with little direction.

Plan and organize work.

Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

SAMPLE ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work.

SAMPLE PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Seeing to inspect food service kitchens; hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.

(Former Classification: Director, Nutrition Services)

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