Food Service Director

Starting Date: Immediately

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The Director of Food Services is responsible for the district-wide administration, financial management, regulatory compliance, and operational oversight of the School Food Services Department. The position ensures the effective management of the district’s nonprofit School Food Service Fund, accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with federal and state nutrition program requirements, and the delivery of financially sustainable school meal programs that support student health and learning.
The Director oversees departmental budgeting, accounting, revenue and expenditure monitoring, procurement, financial reconciliation, required reporting to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), personnel management, and program performance. The position also provides administrative oversight of food service operations across all district schools to ensure fiscal responsibility, regulatory compliance, and efficient use of district resources.
This is a 205 day position.

Job : 5960823
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $88,000 to $92,000 Per Year
Job Categories: Administration >
Food Services

About us The Douglas Public School District provides a quality education to its approximately 1473 students enrolled its four school buildings. The schools of the district are:

The Primary School with 239 students in grades PK, KF & 1

The Elementary School with 430 students in grades 2-5

The Middle School with 405 students in grades 6-8

The High School with 399 students in grades 9-12

The district is an active participant of the Blackstone Valley Collaborative as part of the historical National Corridor. The population of the community is 8,024 residents located in the south central region of the state.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  Oversee the financial management of the School Food Service Fund, including budgeting, revenue and expenditure monitoring, financial forecasting, reconciliation, and cost control.
  Prepare, review, and submit accurate and timely monthly DESE financial claims, reimbursement requests, meal counts, annual verification reports, and other required state and federal program documentation.
  Ensure compliance with USDA National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  Maintain accurate financial records, accounting procedures, inventory controls, and supporting documentation for audits and fiscal accountability.
  Oversee procurement, competitive bidding, vendor relationships, purchasing cooperative activities, and the district’s USDA Foods allocation to maximize resources and control costs.
  Monitor program revenues, expenditures, meal participation, labor costs, and operational performance to maintain financial solvency and identify opportunities for improvement.
  Supervise and evaluate food service personnel across all four schools, including staffing, scheduling, payroll documentation, training, and professional development.
  Oversee departmental operations, point-of-sale systems, menu planning, food safety, nutrition standards, health inspections, and catering services.
  Coordinate required local tax filings and maintain confidential student meal eligibility records in accordance with applicable requirements.
  Prepare for program audits and compliance reviews and provide regular financial and operational reports to the Business and Operations Manager.
  Perform other duties as assigned by the Business and Operations Manager.
  Prior experience in…