WCVN0374147-0000
2026-07-01T00:00:00
2026-05-08T23:59:00
The West Canada Valley Central School District, located at 5447 State Route 28 in Newport, NY, is accepting applications for a full-time, 11-month, School Food Service Director I. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS The incumbent of this position is responsible for the fiscal and nutritional operations in a school district with a student enrollment of 2,499 or fewer students and serves as the school district’s designee for this function to the New York State Education Department. The incumbent plans, directs and administers school food service programs while carrying out policies and establishing procedures for the efficient and economical operation of school food service programs. Work is performed under the direction of a school district administrator with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision is exercised over the work of School Lunch Managers and other school lunch personnel. The incumbent performs related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES 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 preparations of the school food service program budget for the 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; Prepares and analyzes reports relating to school lunch program activities; Maintains employee time records; May research, file and monitor grant applications/grants designed to improve food service operations; Performs related work as required. 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 school food 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 one year of relevant food service experience; OR (D) Associate’s 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 one year of relevant food service experience; OR (E) High school diploma or GED and at least three years of relevant food service experience. Note: When a school district has fewer than 500 students, the New York State Department of Education may approve a candidate who meets the education standards but has less than the required experience. Please refer to IM-02-16 for additional guidance. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Candidates must complete eight (8) hours of food safety training not more than five (5) years prior to their starting date, or within 30 days of their start date. This is a competitive Civil Service position, subject to all the rules and regulations of the Herkimer County Department of Personnel. Please visit the Herkimer County Civil Service Examinations website for more details. https://herkimercounty.org/employment/personnel-civil-service/ Interested applicants should apply on OLAS. In addition to the online application, please provide a letter of interest, resume, references, and WCV employment application* to: Ms. Kelley Crossett, Business Manager West Canada Valley Central School PO Box 360 Newport, NY 13416 *Download WCV employment application here: https://www.westcanada.org/about-us/employment-opportunities
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