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Food Service Director

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DES MOINES REGION CATHOLIC SCHOOL CORPORATION

Des Moines, IA (In Person)

$52,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 days ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

Food Service Director
DES MOINES REGION CATHOLIC SCHOOL CORPORATION
Des Moines, IA Job Details Full-time From $25 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication Sales transaction processing ServSafe Customer service Writing skills English Bachelor's degree Dietetics Typing POS systems
Grammar Experience Full Job Description Position:
Lunch Director Department:
Food Service Reports to:
Principal FLSA:
Non -
Exempt Position Purpose:
The St. Augustin School Food Service Director's responsibilities include: design and publish the menu, ordering food and other supplies for the program, work with administration in processing invoices, manage financial aspects of the food service program, and supervision of cafeteria staff.
Essential Functions:
Supervise, evaluate and hire all cafeteria staff Plan menus in compliance with USDA meal guidelines Order food and supplies while monitoring inventory for the food service department Process and submit invoices and bills for prompt payment to vendors Develop, administer, and monitor RFPs, contracts, procurement of food, equipment, supplies, services, uniforms, and contract pricing Maintain all health standards and records for school food service and its employees Perform all required internal and State of Iowa reporting functions Monitor equipment and acquire repair estimates when necessary Success completion of Administrative reviews from the Iowa Department of Education • Integrity required to appropriately handle cash and other payments, following strict internal procedures • Management of Iowa Eligibility processes
Hiring/Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent educational experience, with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, or a related field ServSafe certified Food Production Manager or willing to successfully complete in the first 3 months of employment Experience in a school food service program, including supervisory experience preferred Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, and students • High level of typing accuracy and speed; a strong knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation required • Knowledge of point of sale software
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
Physical requirements include sitting, talking, listening, reading, writing and standing a minimum of 3 hours daily Ability to lift, carry, push and pull 30-50 lbs regularly Environmental requirements include working indoors along with kitchen heat, refrigerator/freezer temperatures, and humidity of a dish room. Noise levels are moderate to high
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Ability to
Commute:
Des Moines, IA 50312 (Required)
Work Location:
In person