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Job Number
HFM2021-FOOD SVC D

Position Title
Food Service Director I
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Job Description

HFM BOCES Food Service is looking for a part-time, two days a week, Food Service Director I to fill an immediate opening.

SOME TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Plans and directs the operation of the school breakfast and lunch programs for all participating schools in the HFM BOCES in accordance with State and federal guidelines;

• Serves as technical advisor to the school administration in the formulation of policies, procedures and plans for the operation of school food service programs and carries out the established policies;

• Coordinates the purchase of foods, supplies and equipment;

• Selects, trains and supervises school lunch personnel, determines staff assignments and evaluates work performance and when necessary makes recommendations regarding discipline and dismissal;

• Directs the preparation of the school food service program budget for current and long-range expenditures and advises the administration of capital outlay for equipment;

• Develops cost-effective menus that maintain nutrition integrity and meet all local, state and federal guidelines and regulations;

• Establishes budget control and accounting procedures and maintains and/or supervises the maintenance of financial records;

• Designs and/or implements ongoing training programs for students on issues relating to the effective operation of the districts’ food service programs;

• Ensures staff completes necessary continuing education requirements;

• Prepares and analyzes reports relating to school lunch program activities;

• Consults with architects and builders on layouts for alteration or construction of school food service kitchens and dining rooms;

• Consults with staff, students and community agencies to provide better understanding and more efficient operation of the program(s);

• Develops a safety program for the use of cafeteria facilities and equipment and implements a continuous program of inspection to ensure the elimination of hazardous conditions in the cafeteria areas;

• May maintain employee time records;

• May research, file and monitor grant applications/grants designed to improve food service operations;

• Performs related work as required.

The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of managing a school food service program including program planning, budget preparation and control and purchasing;

• Thorough knowledge of large scale food preparation and menu planning; thorough knowledge of sanitary food handling and storage;

• Good knowledge of the selection, purchasing and care of equipment;

• Good knowledge of institution administration in the areas of safety, personnel selection and training;

• Good knowledge of fundamentals of nutrition as they apply to a school food service program; Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates;

• Ability to develop and direct effective training programs;

• Ability to express ideas clearly, to prepare reports and to keep records pertaining to a school food service program;

• Ability to develop and maintain good personnel and community relations.

Civil Service Title
Food Service Director I
Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school, possession of a high school equivalency diploma, or a high school individual education plan diploma, and

(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent educational experience, with a major in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, restaurant management, hospitality management, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or related fields; or

(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in any academic major and State recognized certificate for school nutrition directors; or

(C) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in any academic major and at least two years of relevant school nutrition programs experience; or

(D) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, restaurant management, hospitality management, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or related fields and at least one year of relevant school nutrition program experience; or

(E) Three years of relevant experience in school nutrition programs.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Candidates must complete 8 hours of food safety training not more than 5 years prior to their start date, or within 30 days of their start date.
  • This is a civil service position; appointed applicant will be required to take the civil service exam when offered and be reachable on the civil service list.
  • You must be a resident of Hamilton, Fulton or Montgomery County in order to be considered for this position.
  • Formal job offer/selection is contingent on ability to obtain a fingerprint security clearance through the TEACH system prior to working.  For more information: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tsei/ospra/
Application Procedure

Please click on the Civil Service Application link below.  This application must be completed and uploaded under "Other" to determine your eligibility for this position.

Civil Service Application

Job Category
Food Service
Job Location
Multiple Locations
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