Director of Food & Nutritional Services
Location
Cambridge, MA | United States
Job description
Position: Director of Food & Nutritional Services
The Role :
The Cambridge Public Schools seeks applications from dynamic and innovative food service professionals to manage and develop the food service program for an urban school district with 18 schools across 14 school buildings serving approximately 7000 students. The Food & Nutritional Services (FNS) Director oversees a budget of $2.5 M, one Assistant Director and all full and part-time FNS staff district wide.
In addition, the Director is responsible for supervising district-sponsored programs such as: the school breakfast program, the school lunch program, the afterschool snack program and the fruit and vegetable snack program. The ideal candidate will possess a keen understanding of the changing landscape of child nutrition programs and be committed to continuous improvement.
Duties:
The Director of Food Services reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Administers the School Breakfast, Lunch and Snack programs for the Cambridge Public Schools, including compliance with all State and Federal regulations;
- Plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates all FNS functions including policies, procedures and systems;
- Maintains and processes monthly and year end reports for Massachusetts Department of Education;
- Maintains and develops partnerships with local farmers and producers to promote an equitable and sustainable food system;
- Manages FNS revolving accounts and operating budget;
- Provides monthly revenue and expenditure information throughout the fiscal year to management;
- Manages all school kitchens;
- Responsible for personnel management of all FNS staff, including union staff members;
- Performs evaluations of Managers and Heads of Kitchens;
- Establishes/implements procedures to enhance the highest standard of customer service and sanitation;
- Provides professional growth for FNS personnel;
- Participates as an active member of the Cambridge Healthy Children's Task Force;
- Works cooperatively with principals, faculty, administrators, families and students to continuously improve the FNS Programs in the schools;
- Responsible for the planning of new or renovated kitchens;
- Determines eligibility of student meal applications;
- Purchases all food and FNS related products under public purchasing requirements.
- Other related duties as assigned
Your Skill Set:
As an applicant for Director of Food & Nutritional Services, you may possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree with at least 2 years of School Nutrition related experience.
- Five years of experience in a leadership position in quantity food production, with responsibilities for menu development and planning, food purchasing, personnel and budget management;
- Food Protection Manager Certification;
- Knowledge of USDA Regulations a plus.
- Proven ability to use knowledge of food and nutrition to develop and influence innovative menus using healthy foods and locally grown products;
- Strong personnel and financial management skills;
- Ability to supervise quantity food production and purchasing;
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills;
- Excellent fiscal management skills;
- Demonstrated skills in the use of technology, computers and food service software;
- Ability to collaborate with a wide constituency including principals, families, students and public health partners;
- Strong customer service skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills as well as proven report writing.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job duty. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The District may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.
Terms of Employment : This position has a 12-month, 40 hour per week work schedule. Manager's employee benefits schedule, including health insurance and vacation. This is an immediate vacancy.
Salary: $ 119,574 - $ 134,520, commensurate with qualifications and experience, along with a generous benefits package.
How to Join Our Team:
Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity. Review of applications will begin immediately, however, position may be considered open until filled.
At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.
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