True North Classical Academy, one of the top schools in the state, is searching for a Director of Food & Nutrition for a fast paced growing organization. We are seeking an energetic and service-oriented individual to join our enthusiastic and supportive team.

Job Title: Director of Food & Nutrition

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Director of Food & Nutrition will oversee the ongoing operations for the fiscal management and operation of the food service program for the True North Classical Academy campuses, as well as any satellite programs assigned to a location.

The Director of Food & Nutrition must manage the program in compliance with the Department of Food and Nutrition School Food Service Procedures Manual and any additional local, state and federal regulations. The responsibilities include directing all aspects of the daily operation of meal preparation, food ordering, daily reports, monthly inventories, training, and use and knowledge of computerized systems.

The Director of Operations performs administrative and supervisory work which includes oversight of School Nutrition Specialists, School Nutrition Manager(s) and Lead School Nutrition Manager(s); financial management and reporting, purchasing, and logistics.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Provides supervision, technical assistance and training to all food service employees within the individual school location.

Oversees the operation of any satellite programs assigned to their location to ensure these programs are operating according to local, state and federal regulations.

Ensures that all computerized food ordering is completed by the established food ordering production schedule, maintains strict control over all food and non-food items ordered by computer on a weekly basis to ensure adequate quantities are available for meal production and service.

Supervises food production and service to ensure that meals served are nutritionally adequate, meet high standards for flavor and appearance and meet all federal and state requirements.

Reviews computerized statistical reports to monitor profit and loss and determines appropriate actions as necessary.

Trains food service staff to successfully meet the standards of the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs relating to food preparation, serving, display techniques and sanitation practices.

Demonstrates knowledge and ability to train food service employees on computerized point of sale cash register reports in order to maintain accurate student meal eligibility, correct meal and a la carte prices and ensures offer versus serve program and accurate cash exchange.

Responsible for counting and recording all prepayments and daily cash collections.

Follows established school food Service Procedures for end of day rof all cash and meal transactions during meal service, and prepares daily deposit according to established food service procedures and ensures that money is accounted for and placed in a secure place in the front office. The Food Service Manager is also responsible for the signed receipt of deposit.

Maintains adequate and accurate food production records as required by local, state and federal regulations to ensure required portions are prepared and served.

Ensures all required daily reports are accurately completed and filed for audit purposes.

Responsible for verifying all receipt of goods against invoices and delivery tickets, signs and submits the receipt of goods to Accounts Payable for payment on a timely basis and records and counts all food and non-food items received. Maintains a detailed inventory on a monthly basis through the use of the computerized inventory program for Food Service.

Interviews prospective food service employees according to established personnel procedures, with the final selection and approval made by the Head of School/Principal; conducts a formal meeting for newly hired employees to document and inform them of all food service policies and procedures as stated in the Professional Standards Handbook and reviews job descriptions and duties.

Reports on-the-job-injuries and reviews medical documentation upon employee return following the risk/benefit management protocol.

Schedules and monitors labor to meet the established work hours and makes necessary adjustments as necessary.

Supervises all contracted and after school care programs and ensures all food ordering, food preparation and daily reports are completed according to established procedures.

Acts as a liaison between Director of Operations/COO and the Head of Schools within the school’s organization, vendors, parents and community; handles and adjusts to emergency situations within each school day.

Supervises and trains all food service personnel in the proper use of equipment.

Performs related duties as needed/assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students both in and out of school;
• Strong critical thinking skills;
• Demonstrates grit and personal responsibility;
• Demonstrates ability to think strategically and innovatively, in order to continuously improve food & nutrition operations;
• High quality communications skills with multiple audiences including teachers, students, families, vendors, and colleagues;
• Able to have difficult conversations in a respectful manner;
• Proactive problem-solver who is able to work successfully in a high-paced environment.
• Work as needed; this is a full-time, salaried position;
• Work on a year-round administrative schedule with school holidays and two weeks of summer vacation.

Required educational level

Bachelor’s Degree in Management required.

Master in Hospitality Management is preferred

Chef experience desirable

Experience required

• Project planning experience required, with demonstrated ability to see large projects through to completion;
• Experience managing others preferred;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel.
• Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines;
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures;
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to juggle competing priorities;
• Displays maturity and ability to work independently;
• Welcoming and positive presence, sense of humor;
• Communicates well with others and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues and community members;
• Has the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines;
• Relentless commitment to the mission of educating for character and virtue.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the following physical activities: sitting, mobility, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity. This work is performed indoors and outdoors.