Assistant Director of Food Service

Position Summary Kings is searching for an aspiring candidate to join an outstanding school district and highly successful food service program. This position offers the opportunity to learn alongside an experienced Food Service Director while stepping into a role previously held by a dedicated employee of over 20 years. In cooperation with the Food Service Director, assist in administering and supervising the district's child nutrition program. This includes operations across six school buildings within the Kings Local School District, and contracted food service operations provided to external partner districts, St. Margaret of York, and Lockland City Schools The Assistant Director will provide oversight, through the support of the Food Service Director, to the daily operations while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. This will include managing staff, ensuring the production of nutritious meals, and providing effective customer service to the students we serve, while ensuring consistency in quality, financial accountability, and regulatory compliance with health and safety regulations. Performance Responsibilities Participate in staff scheduling, securing daily coverage for school operations as needed Assist in the daily operations across school buildings (PreK-12), providing supervisory support as well as kitchen support during unexpected staff absences Providing collaboration with Head Cooks to ensure operational compliance with federal and state regulations Perform weekly orders, securing food inventories, while maintaining communications with food vendors and local suppliers Provide operational leadership for external food service partnerships SMOY (St Margaret of York) and Lockland City Schools Inspect school lunch facilities, including but not limited to safety and sanitation, operation of equipment, and food quality Coordinate production, transportation, and service models for off-site locations Monitors production records, temperature logs, and meal records (CN 6, CN 7) to ensure compliance Assist with monitoring standard operating procedures across all kitchens and service sites Nutrition & Menu Planning Provide testing of new recipes, assisting with the entry of recipes in the nutrition meal software Ensure food supplies are monitored while providing effective communication to vendors Accommodate special dietary needs and food allergies, while making medical notes into the cafeteria POS (point of sale) software for allergens, food intolerances for students Promote student engagement and participation in meal programs through student surveys Reporting and Fiscal Management Assists the Food Service Director in monitoring meal receipts for daily reporting of meal sales Schedule requested catering events with staff while ordering food and supplies as needed Assist with the collection of student meal debt, handling parental inquiries through making calls to parents, processing emails, and communicating through other sources (ie, talking points) Assist with monitoring food safety, sanitation, and HACCP plans across all sites, as defined by the Food Service Director Assist as needed with the collection and/or entry of free and reduced meal applications Staff Supervision & Training Support Assisting the Food Service Director in the hiring process of new staff, supported by the training of new staff Support the needs of staff for both in-district kitchens and any off-site service needs Provide ongoing professional development as supported through Public School Works training Promote a positive, customer-focused culture Assist in continual education for staff, including but not limited to meal preparation, meal program requirements, operation of equipment, and point of sale (POS) operations Qualifications

PREFERRED

Education and experience as required by the Professional Standards outlined in HHFKA a) Bachelor's degree or equivalent education with academic major in food and nutrition, food sv mgmt, dietetics, family/consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field, or, b) Bachelor's degree in any academic major and state recognized certificate for school nutrition directors or equivalent education with academic major, and state recognized certificate for school nutrition directors, or, c) Bachelor's degree in any academic major and at least 2 years related school nutrition experience, or, d) Associate's degree or equivalent experience with academic major in above stated specific majors and at least 2 years related school nutrition experience. ServSafe Manager Certification Minimum of 2 years of relevant School Nutrition Program, supervisory experience (K-12) Knowledge of USDA Child Nutrition Programs and regulations Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel) Registered Dietitian (RD) or School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) credential Experience managing multi-site operations and/or contracted services Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, able to pivot and adapt to ongoing change Working Conditions Regular travel between 6 district buildings and external partner sites A combination of office work, assisting with food production, and operations as needed Physical activity, including standing, walking, and lifting, is required Successful completion of BCI/FBI background checks Performance Goals Maintain a financially self-sustaining food service program Deliver high-quality, compliant meal programs across all sites Increase student participation and satisfaction Effective time management, organization, and problem-solving abilities Lend support to staff, develop and maintain a positive work environment

Compensation Salary:

Range:

$ 50,0000•$ 80,000 (based on experience) 12 Paid Holidays Vacation Days Sick Days Personal Days Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Payment in lieu of benefits is available SERS•School Employee Retirement System 403b and 457

Pay:

$50,000.00•$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) AD&D insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Paid training Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person