Food Service Director
On-siteWildwood Crest, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Oversee all meal production, menu planning, purchasing, and ordering for the district while managing the kitchen team and customer relationships. Ensure students receive nutritious, high-quality meals in compliance with New Jersey State Child Nutrition Program and HACCP standards. Finalize six-week cycle menus, place orders via the online system, and maintain financial records including weekly reports, billing, and payroll. Recruit, interview, and train staff; visit each school weekly to provide performance feedback and resolve employee relations issues. Maintain positive relationships with administration, faculty, parents, and students through monthly board updates and open communication.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years general food service experience, preferably in a school district setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3-4 years food service experience, preferably at Nutri-Serve or a similar company in a school district setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5-6 years food service experience, preferably at Nutri-Serve or a similar company in a school district setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must be able to pass the state-required background check and fingerprinting to work in NJ schools
- Must be Serve Safe Certified or be able to complete Serve-Safe Certification within one year of assuming the FSD role
- Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive between schools in the district to oversee staff
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn the New Jersey Child Nutrition Program
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Knowledge of general bookkeeping and mathematical principles
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to twist, bend, and move freely
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- High energy and a positive approach
- Strong organizational and detail skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, sensitivity and professionalism at all times
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to interact successfully with all levels of customers and Nutri-Serve employees
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