Director of Food Service- Keene School District

Director of Food Service•Keene School District School Administrative Unit No. 29 Keene School District•Keene, New Hampshire Job Details

Job ID:

5653898

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 17, 2026 7:01 PM (UTC) Job Description

DIRECTOR OF FOOD SERVICE

•Keene Food Services Keene Food Service believes that by offering nutritious and exciting meals for students allows our students to reach their greatest potential. That is why we seek to offer quality meals, at a fair price, served with a smile. The Food Service Director position is a key part to ensure we meet or exceed our mission. The successful candidate will be responsible for the successful operation of the Food Services Department for Keene, Chesterfield, Harrisville, Marlborough, Marlow and Nelson School Districts, administering a school meals program of high nutritional value in accordance with federal and state guidelines. This position will also direct food services activities and personnel at multiple sites, ensuring they perform their functions in a nurturing, safe and efficient manner. All our programs seek to nurture students with nutritious and delicious food provided with friendly and caring service. The successful candidate must have experience in the following: purchasing and preparing large quantities of food and a proficient understanding of the mandated nutritional needs of students ensuring availability of items required to meet daily needs providing written support to convey information complying with mandated health standards organizing the procurement of all food and supplies, ensuring adherence to federal and district purchasing requirements including the bidding process and pricing researching new products and menu ideas Prior experience with the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program Duties will include overseeing the operations of the all kitchens including staffing, equipment maintenance, purchasing, related program paperwork, and ensuring all policies and procedures are followed. The candidate should possess strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and time management skills, computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google, problem solving capabilities, and the ability to work independently. Must meet or exceed minimum qualifications. (see job description at www.sau29.org) This position is a year-round, 260 day/year position, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with a full benefits package. Salary Range $67,500 to $88,500 per year. ServeSafe certification required within the first year of employment. Apply on-line at www.sau29.org Questions? Contact Human Resources at 603-357-9007 ext. 3 or e-mail at hr@sau29.org The school districts comprising SAU 29 do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other legally protected class in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources, NHSAU 29, 193 Maple Ave., Keene, NH•357-9007

Position Type:

Full-time