Director of Food Service

Director of Food Service JobID:

14184

Position Type:

Administration/Director

Date Posted:

5/8/2026

Location:

Fairfield Administration Building

Closing Date:

until filled

District:

Fairfield City School District

POSITION

Director of Food Services

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Direct food service operations for the district Ensure compliance with the National School Lunch Program regulations Establish and maintain sanitation standards and food safety procedures Coordinate menu planning in accordance with the nutritional standards and federal guidelines Administer the overall Child Nutrition and School Food Service programs Administer all necessary data collection, record keeping, and reporting services provided through the National School Meals Program Other duties as assigned and related to the job description

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree or equivalent educational experience, with academic major in specific areas, AND at least two (2) years of relevant school nutrition programs experience; Bachelor's degree preferred. Serve Safe Level 2 Certification Training/successful experience in Food Service Management and/or Child Nutrition Programs Knowledge of USDA Food & Nutrition Regulations, ODE regulations, and Ohio School Law Five years of managerial-level experience in institutional food service is preferred Must have strong leadership ability and high level of organizational skills

ANTICIPATED START DATE

July 1, 2026

SALARY RANGE:

Based upon experience

WORK CALENDAR

223 days

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Until filled

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates must complete an on-line application, including references and salary expectations. Each applicant will be evaluated, and those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the interview process. Individuals that are offered a position shall be required to submit to an FBI/BCI criminal background check. Failure to satisfactorily pass the criminal background check based upon the discretion of the Board of Education will preclude an individual from employment with the Fairfield City School District.