Company name
Burlington School District
Location
Burlington, VT, United States
Employment Type
Full-Time
Industry
Executive, Manager, Food Services, Hospitality, Entry Level
Posted on
Jun 27, 2022
Profile
The Director of Food Services is a (non)-unionized, exempt/salary position that will report to the Executive Director of Financial Affairs and the Superintendent. The role of the Director of Food Services is to provide the students of the Burlington School District with access to nutritious and high-quality meals made in an environment that meets federal safety & sanitation regulations. In accordance with the operational goals and objectives of the Burlington School Food Project (BSFP), the Director level position is responsible for developing and administering the food service programs through technical and organizational expertise. The role will provide support in child nutrition and represents the values of the Burlington School Food Project within the broader framework of the Burlington School District’s mission and values. The Director shall employ exemplary leadership and communication skills in order to maintain healthy morale, resolution of operational issues, and strong working relationships with food service managers and staff, school principals and teachers, students, vendors, farmers, and all supervisory union administrative staff. In addition, the Director oversees the implementation of the Farm-to-Cafeteria model by finding innovative ways to keep the school meal programs supplied with fresh, seasonal, organic, and/or sustainably grown produce and products, and by building partnerships between the school district and regional agriculture. Additional duties may be assigned.
Major job responsibilities include the following:
Personnel
Financial Management
Planning & Maintenance
Sanitation & Safety Compliance
General Operations
Public Relations & Communication
The Essential Functions of this position include:
1. Personnel
Responsible for interviews, screening, and recommending the appointment or dismissal of criteria personnel
Responsible for overseeing the evaluation process of all personnel
Addresses any personnel problems and concerns that may arise within the Food Service Department
Establishes and revises as necessary standard personnel procedures to carry out administration and school board policy
Provides assistance to the Human Resources Department in the development of all job descriptions for cafeteria personnel
Manages department in such a way to minimize grievances and employee conflicts
Maintains notes regarding personnel issues to help with the administration of workers' compensation, unemployment, and disability claims to safeguard the District’s best interest
Responsible for making sure that workplace injuries are kept at a minimum
Takes measures to keep the facility in good repair and employees safe
2. Financial Management
Coordinates and reviews with the Executive Director of Finance and Operations on all reports for record-keeping purposes for full compliance with The Agency of Education Child Nutrition Program
Actively promotes the correct utilization of the free and reduced lunch program
Provide leadership on managerial best practices surrounding the food service operations and/or any business practice as so directed
Reviews the accuracy of all invoices and purchase orders for nutrition and cafeteria equipment
3. Planning & Maintenance
Provides consultation as needed with district personnel regarding specific requirements in State and Federal legislation with the Child Nutrition Program
4. Sanitation & Safety Compliance
Oversees the implementation of safe food handling techniques
Establishes standard levels of cleanliness, health, and safety that meet or exceed state and federal regulations
Stays abreast of all local and state health, and safety laws, and regulations as it applies to Food Service
5. General Operations
Oversees the planning of menus based on nutritional adequacy, federal standards, and pupil acceptance
Performs all other duties as assigned which are not specifically set forth in the proceeding outline
6. Public Relations & Communication
Follows directives of governing boards to ensure the goals and objectives of the Food Service Program are being met
Promotes the Food Service Program through positive public relations
Acts as a resource to school educators in the instructional units pertaining to nutrition
The required education and experience for this position include:
Education
Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent educational experience, with an academic major or concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field
Or
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent educational experience, with any academic major or area of concentration,
and
a State-recognized certificate for school nutrition directors
Or
Bachelor’s degree in any academic major
and
at least 2 years of relevant school nutrition program experience
Or
Associate’s degree, or equivalent education experience, with academic major or concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field,
and
at least 2 years of relevant school nutrition program experience
Certification Required: School Nutrition Specialist (SNS)
Certification Required: ServSafe School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) certification
Valid Serv Safe Certification
Experience:
Minimum Required: 2- 10 years of experience in the field of Food Science & Nutrition and Business Management/ Food Service Operation
Must comply with the minimum professional standards requirements of the USDA Professional Standards for All School Nutrition Program Employees
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
Working knowledge: Sufficient familiarity with the subject to know basic principles and terminology and to understand and solve simple problems.
General knowledge: Sufficient knowledge of a field to perform most work in normal situations. The work calls for comprehension of standard situations and includes knowledge of most of the significant aspects of the subject.
Thorough knowledge: Advanced knowledge of the subject matter. The work calls for sufficient comprehension of the subject area to solve unusual as well as common work problems, to be able to advise on technical matters and to serve as a resource on the subject for others in the organization.
Comprehensive knowledge:
Requires complete mastery and understanding of the subject. This term should be used sparingly and only for unusually exacting or responsible positions required to originate hypotheses, concepts, or approaches.
List Specific Skills and/or Abilities Required:
The job requires walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting/carrying work-related items such as industrial kitchen equipment
May include exposure to potentially hazardous equipment and/or chemicals
Must have and maintain a valid Vermont Driver’s license
Knowledge of technical computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook as well as working knowledge of K-12 food service software systems. operating application management, point of sale, and back-office management systems (proficient.)
Knowledge of all Federal, State, and City health, sanitation, and safety policies, laws, and guidelines as they relate to food service preparation.
Ability to work with diverse community partnerships
Ability to supervise and train
Ability to manage district-wide maintenance
Ability to prepare and administer budgets and reports
SALARY: $80,000 to $105,000
Equal Opportunity:
The Burlington School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Position Type:
Full-time
Positions Available:
1
Equal Opportunity Employer
Burlington School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Job Requirements
No experience required
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
Contact Information
Nate Lavery, Director of Finance
150 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, Vermont 05401
Phone:
802-540-0893
Fax:
nlavery@bsdvt.org
Email:
nlavery@bsdvt.org
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Company info
Burlington School District
Nate Lavery
Phone : 802-540-0893
Fax : nlavery@bsdvt.org