VACN0358968-0000
2025-12-01T00:00:00
2025-10-06T00:00:00
The Valley Central School District seeks a School Food Service Director 2.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plans and directs the operation of the school breakfast and lunch programs for all schools in the district in accordance with State and federal guidelines;Serves as technical advisor to the school administration in the formulation of policies, procedures and plans for the operation of school food service programs and carries out the established policies;Coordinates the purchase of foods, supplies and equipment;Selects, trains and supervises school lunch personnel, determines staff assignments and evaluates work performance and when necessary makes recommendations regarding discipline and dismissal;Directs the preparation of the school food service program budget for current and long-range expenditures and advises the administration of capital outlay for equipment;Develops cost-effective menus that maintain nutrition integrity and meet all local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations;Establishes budget control and accounting procedures and maintains and/or supervises the maintenance of financial records;Designs and or implements ongoing training programs for students on issues relating to the effective operation of the district's food service program;Ensures staff completes necessary continuing education requirements;Consults with architects and builders on layouts for alteration or construction of school food service kitchens and dining rooms;Consults with architects and builders on layouts for alteration or construction of school food service kitchens and dining rooms;Consults with staff, students and community agencies to provide better understanding and more efficient operation of the program(s);Develops a safety program for the use of cafeteria facilities and equipment and implements a continuous program of inspection to insure the elimination of hazardous conditions in the cafeteria areas;May maintain employee time records;May research, file, and monitor grant applications/grants to improve food service operationsPerforms related work as required.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of managing a school food service program including program planning, budget preparation and control and purchasing; Thorough knowledge of large scale food preparation and menu planning; Thorough knowledge of sanitary food handling and storage; Good knowledge of the selection, purchasing and care of equipment; Good knowledge of institution administration in the areas of safety, personnel selection and training; Good knowledge of fundamentals of nutrition as they apply to a schoolfood service program; Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates; Ability to develop and direct effective training programs; Ability to express ideas clearly, to prepare reports and to keep records pertaining to a school food service program; Ability to develop and maintain good personnel and community relations.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: a.) Bachelor's degree, or equivalent educational experience, with a major in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, restaurant management, hospitality management, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or related fields; OR b.) Bachelor's degree in any academic major and State recognized certificate for school nutrition directors; OR c.) Bachelor's degree in any academic major and at least two years of relevant school nutrition programs experience; OR d.) Associates degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, restaurant management, hospitality management, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or related fields and at least two years of relevant school nutrition programs experienceSpecial Requirement: Candidates must complete 8 hours of food safety training not more than 5 years prior to their starting date, or within 30 days of their start date. Note: The Professional Standards for State and Local Nutrition Program Personnel are required by the federal Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 and corresponding rules which became effective on July 1, 2015. JURISDICTIONAL CLASSIFICATION: Competitive Compensation: $90,000-$125,000 Commensurate with experience Tentative Start Date: On or around December 1, 2025 Applications will be collected until the position is filled. To apply for this position, complete the online application and upload your resume at the On-line Application System for Educators (OLAS District Details | OLAS Jobs).Please do not mail, fax, or e-mail applications or resumes.
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Valley C.S.D. (Montgomery)
Mid-Hudson Valley
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