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Director of Food Service

 

School: XYZ Charter                                   

Supervisor: Assigned Administrator

Salary: $$$$$

 

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Primary Role and Purpose:

     Supervise and run the food service operation.  Develop and direct programs that meet regulatory

     and nutritional requirements for students.  Encourage development of healthy nutritional practices

     and ensure a safe and clean environment.

 

Qualifications:

 

     Education:

            List XYZ Charter School requirements

 

     Skills:

  • Capable of menu planning, food purchasing and preparation of foods in food service 

Environment.

  • Capable of managing budget and personnel.
  • Capable of coordinating charter functions.
  • Capable of interpreting policies, procedures and data.
  • Exceptional organization, communication and interpersonal skills.

 

     Experience:

            List XYZ Charter School requirements

    

Responsibilities and Duties:

 

     Food Service Operations

  • Oversee charter food service programs.
  • Provide meals that meet nutritional requirements for students.
  • Consult with charter principal to plan effective lunch schedules and work out personnel issues.
  • Oversee the process of providing free and reduced lunch applications following United States Department of Agriculture and Texas Education Agency guidelines for meal eligibility and reimbursement of federal funds.
  • Produce and manage written procedures for all food service operations.

 

     Documentation and Law

  • Abide by all federal and state law that apply to charter schools, Commissioner’s Rules that apply to charter schools and board policy in food service area.
  • Gather, manage and file all hardcopy and computerized reports, records and other documents required.

 

 

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  • Ensure data for processing food service payroll is prepared.

 

      Finance

  • Oversee food service budget and verify that programs are cost efficient and managed appropriately.
  • Record program needs in order to provide budget and cost estimates.
  • Help devise a cost-effective and efficient system of purchasing food which meets federal procurement and Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards.
  • Write purchase orders and bids within charter budget and following charter policy.
  • Approve and forward food service invoices and purchase orders to accounting department.
  • Propose disposal of obsolete equipment and update equipment as necessary.
  • Oversee equipment and supply inventory and stock control program.

 

      Personnel Responsibilities

  • Draft and revise job description in food service department.
  • Ensure outstanding performance in the food service area through training options and improvement plans.
  • Assess job performance of employees to guarantee efficiency.
  • Employ, train, oversee and make accurate recommendations about personnel placement, transfer, retention and dismissal.

 

     Safety

  • Protect food, supplies and equipment in school cafeterias, lunchrooms and warehouse through effective operating procedures.
  • Operate safety standards that abide by federal, state and insurance regulations and design a proactive safety program.

 

     Other

  • Participate in growth activities to keep up to date on new techniques for food service operations.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

     Supervise and evaluate performance of cafeteria managers and support staff assigned to the

     food service area.

 

Job Related Conditions:

  • Maintain control in stressful situations.
  • Extended hours may be required.

 

 

All primary roles and major responsibilities are listed.  Additional duties and skills may be required for each job.

 

Approved by:_______________________________Date:____________________

 

Reviewed by:_______________________________Date:____________________

 

 

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