Food Service Director

Evadale Independent School District Central Office - Silsbee, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5952557

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position: Food Service Director

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Evadale ISD

The Food Service Director is responsible for the overall administration, operation, and supervision of the district's Child Nutrition Program. The director will ensure that students receive nutritious, appealing, and high-quality meals while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

The successful candidate will provide strong leadership to food service staff, oversee daily operations, manage program finances and purchasing, maintain accurate records, and work collaboratively with campus administrators, staff, students, parents, and vendors.

• Direct and oversee all district food service and child nutrition operations.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate menus that meet USDA meal pattern and nutritional requirements.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), and other applicable regulations and program requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation necessary for program reimbursement, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Develop and manage the Child Nutrition Program budget.
• Monitor revenues, expenditures, food costs, labor costs, inventory, and purchasing.
• Oversee procurement of food, supplies, equipment, and services in accordance with district purchasing policies and applicable regulations.
• Supervise, train, evaluate, and schedule food service employees.
• Establish and maintain high standards for food quality, sanitation, cleanliness, safety, and customer service.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety and health regulations.
• Coordinate required food safety training and maintain appropriate employee certifications.
• Monitor meal participation and develop strategies to improve student participation and customer satisfaction.
• Work with principals and campus staff to ensure efficient meal service.
• Coordinate special meal programs, catering, summer feeding programs, and other nutrition initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and conduct periodic inventory counts.
• Monitor food preparation and portion control to minimize waste and maintain cost efficiency.
• Evaluate vendors and products and maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Maintain accurate personnel, financial, inventory, production, and program records.
• Prepare reports and provide recommendations to district administration.
• Respond professionally to concerns or questions from parents, students, employees, and community members.
• Participate in professional development and maintain current knowledge of school nutrition regulations, best practices, and industry trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in food service management, institutional food service, school nutrition, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, purchasing, inventory, and personnel.
• Ability to work effectively with students and adults in a school environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe food-handling practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required food safety certifications.

• Associate or bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, hospitality management, food service management, business administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience directing or managing a school nutrition program.
• Experience with USDA National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program requirements.
• Experience with Texas Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Programs.
• Experience with school nutrition point-of-sale, inventory, menu planning, and financial management software.
• Serv Safe certification or equivalent food safety credential.
• Experience supervising food service employees.

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and staff-management abilities.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong financial and budget-management skills.
• Knowledge of food preparation,…