Director of Food Services

Position Summary

EdAdvance is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as the Director of Food Services. EdAdvance is the planned sponsor for nine districts in the Northwest Region and provides management services for eight additional districts. The Director is responsible for leadership, administration, and continuous improvement of the district's food services program, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, while providing high-quality, nutritious meals to students in districts in the Northwest Region.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus, coordinate and supervise food production, and maintain quality and cost control in accordance with district, State and Federal guidelines
• Manage, motivate, hire, train, and evaluate food service staff
• Maintain systems and operating procedures for daily sales and the ordering, receiving and storage of food and supplies, maximizing opportunities for subsidies and reimbursement
• Administer the free and reduced-price meal applications in accordance with USDA regulations
• Market the breakfast and lunch programs to students, parents and staff through effective merchandising and promotions
• Ensure adherence to and compliance with sanitation and safety requirements as specified by State and Federal guidelines
• Adhere to all EdAdvance policies
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Operations Officer

Minimum Qualifications

• In accordance with the USDA Professional Standards for School Nutrition Program Directors (7 CFR 210.30), candidates must possess one of the following:
• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent educational experience) with an academic major in Food and Nutrition, Food Service Management, Dietetics, Family and Consumer Sciences, Nutrition Education, Culinary Arts, Business, or a related field;
• A Bachelor's degree in any field and certification as a School Nutrition Specialist (SNS);
• A Bachelor's degree in any field and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in school nutrition programs;
• An Associate's degree in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts, Dietetic Technology, or a closely related field and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in school nutrition programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience directing a K-12 school nutrition program
• Experience administering the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Summer Food Service Program, and other USDA Child Nutrition Programs
• School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) credential
• Connecticut School Nutrition Association membership or active participation in professional organizations

Required Skills

• Strong leadership, organizational, and management skills
• Ability to develop and monitor departmental budgets and analyze operational and financial data to support decision-making
• Knowledge of nutrition, menu planning, food procurement, inventory management, and food safety standards
• File State and Federal reports in a timely, accurate manner
• Experience with school nutrition software and financial systems is preferred, including systems such as Mosaic, Health-e Pro, DOD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Order Receipt System (FFAVORS), WBSCM, Tyler MUNIS, and CSDE Online Claiming.
• Knowledge of USDA Child Nutrition Programs and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Certifications

• ServSafe Manager Certification required, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit EdAdvance's employment page at http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest. Interested Applicants Should Submit: Letter of interest, Resume, Three (3) Letters of Professional Reference.