Director, Food & Nutrition Services

All applications must be submitted online. Application submissions will not be accepted after the recruitment closing date and time. Applicants may be rejected on the basis of an incomplete application or failure to meet minimum qualifications. The application is part of the selection process and is part of an overall assessment of acceptability for employment. All information provided is subject to independent verification of its accuracy.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide correct contact information by which to be notified.

The screening process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of a(n): application screening, initial qualifications screening, documentation/certification screening, and supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee qualification for examination and/or placement on an eligibility list.

Candidates who are successful in all screening and testing stages will be placed on an eligibility list. Typically, an eligibility list for a classification expires after six (6) months. Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the class. An eligibility list may be extended by the Personnel Commission beyond six months, not to exceed two (2) years.

The District has established criteria in place that recognizes the education and experience new employees bring to their role in supporting students and the services of the District. Upon approval of the Director of Classified Human Resources, a new employee may be provided with advanced step placement up to Step 5 based on the following criteria:

Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of experience related to the classification)

Additional education at the college level beyond the educational requirements established for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of education related to the position)

All new hires placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule will advance to Step 2 after successfully completing the probationary period.

Longevity increments are offered based on years of service with the District: an additional 1.20% of base salary after completing 4 years of service, 4.10% at 9 years, 7.08% at 14 years, 10.15% at 19 years, 13.31% at 24 years, 16.46% at 29 years.

will be placed at the appropriate step in accordance with established Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations.

All active, regular classified employees are eligible for an education incentive if they possess a college degree above and beyond the stated minimum qualifications for their classification.

• AA/AS = 2.50%
• BA/BS = 4.00%
• MA/MS = 5.00%
• Ed.D./Ph.D/JD = 6.00%
• (Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly)

Plan, organize, control and direct District-wide food service operations and programs including the USDA National School Lunch program and other District programs; develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to District food service programs and student diet plans.

Coordinate and implement menu and recipe preparation functions; assure food service programs and menus comply with applicable federal regulations and nutrition standards.

Train and supervise the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; coordinate and conduct in-services and food service training programs.

Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Assistant Superintendent regarding food service operations; assist in the formulation and development of programs to assure an economical, safe and efficient work environment; advise the Assistant Superintendent of unusual trends or problems and recommend appropriate corrective action.

Plan, organize and implement long and short-term nutrition programs and activities designed to enhance student health and food service programs and services.

Organize and monitor the purchasing, transportation, distribution and storage of food and related supplies to various…