Title:                           District Food Service Manager

Reports to:                 Chief of Operations

Salary Range:            $88,000 - $95,000       

Job Summary
The Food Service Manager is responsible for the leading, creating and maintaining an exceptional food service program for students and staff.  This position provides leadership necessary to continuously improve the Windsor Public Schools food service program in the area of recipe, menu and staff development and make decisions that effectively and efficiently use available resources. Windsor Public Schools is an active participant in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal and State programs (i.e. School Breakfast Program, Healthy Food Certified District, Summer Food Service Program, etc.).

Supervisory Responsibilities 

1. Experienced in handling staff problems and concerns in a timely manner
2. Ability to effectively plan and organize workload of staff
3. Assist in establishing and enforcing work methods, sanitation and health standards
4. Be knowledgeable with all position duties, equipment and operations
5. Direct food service managers and workers for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the work force

Essential Responsibilities/Duties:

• Oversees the daily operation of the food service program
• Oversees and ensures compliance of food services department in reference to all local, state and federal laws and regulations related to food safety and wellness
• Completes all paperwork necessary for state and federal free/reduced meal reimbursements
• Processes Free and Reduced Applications
• Administer personnel policies and evaluate all personnel ensuring accountability for meeting/exceeding clearly defined expectations
• Interview and recommend the hiring of all food service personnel
• Develops and administers the food service budget and strictly adheres to all state and federal related policies and marketing of the program
• Maintains and balances the budget to assure for a self-sustained enterprise account
• Manages financial operations of the food services department and reports on the operations to the Board of Education
• Directs and oversees the planning, organizing, scheduling, and implementation functions and resources of the food service department to achieve its goals and objectives of providing an appealing, nutritious menu in the most cost efficient and effective manner
• Develops and actively manages monthly department performance metrics, while constantly focused on improvement.  This includes, but is not limited to, production records, participation data, etc.
• Maintains and plans for the food service equipment, repairs and replacement
• Directs and engages with school staff to facilitate catering events
• Maintains school Nutrition Association of CT membership and complies with all Professional Development requirements
• Continually learns and grows as a professional and ensures the same for all direct reports as required by CSDE
• Leads district food services committee, consisting of students, parents, teachers, administrators, food service staff and BOE members
• Seeks and develops innovative ideas as related to food quality, variety, and presentation
• Engages with local businesses and community partners to enhance the viability of the food service program
• Works cooperatively with health department officials and school wellness committee
• Assists district personnel as required and perform other duties as assigned
• Adheres to Town purchasing requirements that all awarded Bids are followed through and administered

Qualifications & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree in food service management, nutrition, or Registered Dietitian status preferred.
• Five years of experience in a food service environment, preferably in a K-12 experience preferred
• Three to five year managing people
• Proven success with managing a significant budget
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Point of Sal (POS) System Software.
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Meets USDA established minimum professional standards required for school nutrition professionals
• Caring, thoughtful individual that enjoys working with people
• Creative thinker with a focus on customer satisfaction
• Excellent oral and written communicator
• Knowledgeable of Bookkeeping/Budgeting
• Result driven, enthusiastic, energetic, involved, collaborative leader
• Perceptive and flexible
• Presents self as a confident, competent professional
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Certified Sanitation and Food Safety Certificate

FLSA Status: Exempt

Windsor Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F

 Windsor Public Schools are committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. Windsor Public Schools do not discriminate in any employment practice, education program or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal non-discrimination laws. Windsor Public Schools shall not deny access to or a fair opportunity to meet, or otherwise discriminate, against any youth group listed as a patriotic society in Title 36 of the United State Code that wishes to conduct a meeting using school facilities pursuant to Board of Education policy. Windsor Public Schools do not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.  District Title IX Coordinator: Danielle Batchelder, Chief of Operations / 601 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095, 860-687-2000 504 Coordinator: Mary Cristofaro, Director of Pupil & Special Education Services / 601 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095, 860-687-2000