Food Services Director - Deadline

Job Description

Position:
Food Service Program Director

Location:

Georgetown Public Schools, Central Office, 51 North Street, Georgetown, MA 01833
Supervisor:
Director of Operations, Superintendent of Schools, Business Manager
Annual Salary:
Negotiable based on experience, employee contract

Start Date:

August 17, 2026
Work Years: 204 days per school year, Full‑Time

• Customer Service
  Establishes quality standards for the presentation and service of food; implements a district‑wide customer‑service philosophy that focuses on value and satisfaction.
• Sanitation, Food Safety and Employee Safety
  Establishes procedures to ensure that food is prepared and served in a sanitary and safe environment; develops and integrates employee safety regulations into all phases of the school food‑service operation; establishes procedures and policies for risk management.
• Financial Management and Record Keeping
  Sets measurable financial objectives and goals for the program; submits monthly statements for reimbursement to the State; evaluates and recommends prices for student and adult meals; implements efficient management techniques to ensure all records and supporting documentation comply with local, state and federal laws; supervises and administers applications for the free and reduced lunch program.
• Food Production
  Establishes standards for food preparation emphasizing creative, appetizing appeal and maximum nutritional value; ensures operational procedures for efficient and effective food production and distribution.
• Procurement
  Implements a cost‑effective procurement system; develops purchasing guidelines to reflect product knowledge, customer preferences, district needs, policies and nutrition objectives; establishes standards for receiving, storing and inventorying food and non‑food supplies; requisitions USDA commodities and plans for efficient use of the allotment and bonus commodities; participates in Metro‑North Collaborative for cooperative purchasing.
• Program Accountability
  Ensures compliance with all local, state and federal laws, regulations and policies; provides technical assistance and training for school food‑service personnel and school staff; develops guidelines for services in response to disaster or emergency situations.
• Nutrition and Menu Planning
  Develops cost‑effective menus that maintain nutrition integrity and meet all guidelines; drafts standard recipes and portions; evaluates customer preferences, industry trends and current research; works with staff, parents and clinicians to plan menus for children with special nutrition needs.
• Personnel Management and Training
  Assists in establishing uniform personnel policies, job descriptions and work schedules; recruits, screens, interviews and recommends placement of personnel; plans and provides training; participates in professional development and assumes an active role in professional organizations.
• General Management
  Employs management techniques to maintain an effective food‑service program; develops short- and long-term goals through strategic planning; implements policies and procedures for effective operations; represents the program on the district wellness committee.
• Marketing
  Develops a marketing plan to attract students, parents, teachers, administrators and the community; conducts ongoing evaluation of the plan; implements catering plans for special functions.
• Technology
  Implements management information systems to increase productivity and efficiency; trains staff in technology use; works with the Business Office to convert the Chart of Accounts to Munis accounting software.

• Bachelor’s Degree related to food preparation or an Associate Degree related to quantity food production and a minimum of two years’ experience in a quantity food‑service facility.
• Knowledge of State and Federal nutrition guidelines.
• Experience in the Child Nutrition Program or institutional food preparation and kitchen management.
• Experience with planning menus, budgeting and personnel management.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Record keeping, math and accounting skills.
• Ability to interact with students and…