EVERGREEN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:                *    FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR                                                                                     File 803*

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Reports to:          Superintendent

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Job Objective:     Supervises district-wide food service operations.

Minimum Qualifications:              ·   Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition.  Serve Safe Food Protection Manager Certification.       ·   Institutional food service and budget management skills substantiated by training/work experience.

• Registered Dietitian (RD) and Dietetic Registration (CDR) is advantageous.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work that includes lifting/moving large and heavy items.
• Available to work irregular hours/non-traditional schedule as an "on-call" employee when required.
• Demonstrates a "hands-on" leadership style and skill in developing/managing people.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity.  Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
• Exhibits effective time management and resourceful problem-solving skills.
• Interacts confidently with others and displays a strong customer-service focus.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Meets mandated health screening requirements following a conditional offer of employment.

• Shows evidence of core computer competencies deemed appropriate at the time of hire.

   

Essential Functions:   1.  Manages the effective delivery/advancement of food service operations.

     ·   Participates as an active member of the administrative team.

Develops/implements a work plan.  Ensures all tasks are completed within required time-frames.

Monitors/facilitates program compliance with all pertinent local, state and federal laws.

Contributes to the development of a comprehensive district-wide strategic plan.

Implements organizational practices that encourage employee commitment to change initiatives.

Assists with the recruitment, selection, placement and orientation/training of assigned staff.

Actively supervises program staff.  Establishes appropriate levels of employee autonomy.  Helps staff understand/participate in collective goal and shared decision-making processes.  Assumes responsibility for the results of duties delegated to staff.  Evaluates/documents staff performance.

Arranges for substitutes during staff absences when authorized by district personnel policies.

Verifies/approves time sheets (e.g., daily hours, authorized overtime, absences, etc.).

Implements the board-approved budget for assigned responsibilities.  Requisitions program materials/services appropriate for the purposes/needs of the district