District Food Service Director II
Young World Physical Education, Brandenburg, KY, United States
District Food Service Director II
Meade County Schools Central Office - Brandenburg, Kentucky
Job Details
Job ID:
5581823
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Mar 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description CLASS TITLE:
DISTRICT FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR II
Class Code:
7467
Days:
210-240
BASIC FUNCTION:
Oversee the functioning of a medium (student enrollment of 2,500 to 9,999) districtwide food service program, ensure cost effectiveness and compliance with district, state and federal requirements regarding nutrition, menu planning, food production, sanitation, safety, financial management, procurement and record-keeping; select, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTIC:
School food service (SFS) Director I incumbents oversee a small (student enrollment of 2,499 or less) districtwide food service program. SFS Director II incumbents oversee a medium (2,500 to 9,999) districtwide program. SFS Director III incumbents oversee a large (10,000 or more) districtwide food service program.
Representative Duties
General Management
Oversee a districtwide food service program; analyze effectiveness, assure compliance with district, state and federal laws, regulations and safety and sanitation
Select food service employees; assign, schedule and evaluate food service personnel; determine reassignments, discipline or termination as
Communicate program information to encourage and secure support for the school food and nutrition program from the Board of Education, administrators, faculty, students, parents and community.
Conduct training of cafeteria managers to develop work schedules and production standards, prepare quality meals and understand and use record-keeping and ordering systems in accordance with district policy; instruct, train and assist employees in the proper handling of foods, correct use and care of equipment and in maintaining high standards of sanitation and
Consult with school principals, other administrators, parents and cafeteria managers to establish or revise operational policies; resolve problems involving food standards, labor costs and proper use of equipment and serving schedule; confer with fiscal services, purchasing, warehouse, maintenance and operations and personnel department representatives to coordinate functions with food service
Conduct employee meetings to discuss and explain operating policies; plan and direct in-service workshops and training programs for food service personnel.
Perform related duties as
Customer Service
Establish quality standards for the presentation and service of food.
Implements a districtwide customer service driven policy that focuses on value and satisfaction.
Sanitation, Food Safety, and Employee Safety
Establish procedures to ensure that food is prepared and served in a sanitary and safe environment.
Develop and integrates employee safety regulations into all phases of the school food service program.
Financial Management and Recordkeeping
Implement efficient management techniques to ensure all records and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and policies.
Prepare a variety of food service records and reports; review time sheets, financial statements, operating reports, inventory and cost control
Food Production, Nutrition and Menu Planning
Develop cost-effective menus that maintain nutrition integrity and meet all local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.
Supervise and participate in food preparation and distribution to students and staff; plan for catered events such as meetings, activities and parties; plan and coordinate food service operations with school activities to improve school and community relations and increase student
Work with school staff, teachers, parents and physicians to plan menus for children with special dietary needs.
Implement a plan for providing foodservice for special functions consistent with district policies.
Procurement
Prepare specifications for the purchase of food supplies and equipment; review bids, make purchases and recommendations as
Determine equipment needs and specifications consistent with program needs and budget.
Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of:
Meal production planning and
Applicable district, state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to food
Quantity food merchandisi
Nutrition, sanitation and operation regulations and
Practices and procedures used in ordering, receiving, storing and inventorying food and
Budget preparation and
District organization, operations, policies and
Record-keeping
Principles and practices of supervision and
Oral and written communication
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and
Inventory methods and
Ability to:
Plan, coordinate and manage a district food service
Assure compliance with district, state and federal requirements relating to food
Coordinate and supervise master menu
Train others in the preparation and serving of food in large
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and
Schedule, supervise and evaluate
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of
Meet schedule and time
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with
Operate a computer as
Plan and organize
Maintain records and prepare
Communicate effectively both orally and in
Work independently with little
Education and Experience A School Food Service Director II must meet the following minimum education standards:
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education experience, with academic majors in
specific areas*; OR
Bachelor’s degree in any academic major; and state-recognized certificate for
school nutrition directors; OR
Bachelor’s degree in any academic major and at least two years of relevant
school nutrition program experience; OR
Associate degree or equivalent educational experience, with academic major in
specific areas, * and at least two years of relevant school nutrition program
experience.
High school diploma/GED with at least ten years of relevant school nutrition program experience.
* Specific Majors/Areas of Concentration: food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or related field.
Licenses and Other Requirements As prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045, the employee must complete the training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel. Pursuant to 7 CFR parts 210 and 235, at least 8 hours of food safety training is required within 30 days of the employee’s start date, or no more than 5 years prior to starting. The employee must also complete mandatory training requirements annually.
Position Type:
Full-Time
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Job Details
Job ID:
5581823
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Mar 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description CLASS TITLE:
DISTRICT FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR II
Class Code:
7467
Days:
210-240
BASIC FUNCTION:
Oversee the functioning of a medium (student enrollment of 2,500 to 9,999) districtwide food service program, ensure cost effectiveness and compliance with district, state and federal requirements regarding nutrition, menu planning, food production, sanitation, safety, financial management, procurement and record-keeping; select, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTIC:
School food service (SFS) Director I incumbents oversee a small (student enrollment of 2,499 or less) districtwide food service program. SFS Director II incumbents oversee a medium (2,500 to 9,999) districtwide program. SFS Director III incumbents oversee a large (10,000 or more) districtwide food service program.
Representative Duties
General Management
Oversee a districtwide food service program; analyze effectiveness, assure compliance with district, state and federal laws, regulations and safety and sanitation
Select food service employees; assign, schedule and evaluate food service personnel; determine reassignments, discipline or termination as
Communicate program information to encourage and secure support for the school food and nutrition program from the Board of Education, administrators, faculty, students, parents and community.
Conduct training of cafeteria managers to develop work schedules and production standards, prepare quality meals and understand and use record-keeping and ordering systems in accordance with district policy; instruct, train and assist employees in the proper handling of foods, correct use and care of equipment and in maintaining high standards of sanitation and
Consult with school principals, other administrators, parents and cafeteria managers to establish or revise operational policies; resolve problems involving food standards, labor costs and proper use of equipment and serving schedule; confer with fiscal services, purchasing, warehouse, maintenance and operations and personnel department representatives to coordinate functions with food service
Conduct employee meetings to discuss and explain operating policies; plan and direct in-service workshops and training programs for food service personnel.
Perform related duties as
Customer Service
Establish quality standards for the presentation and service of food.
Implements a districtwide customer service driven policy that focuses on value and satisfaction.
Sanitation, Food Safety, and Employee Safety
Establish procedures to ensure that food is prepared and served in a sanitary and safe environment.
Develop and integrates employee safety regulations into all phases of the school food service program.
Financial Management and Recordkeeping
Implement efficient management techniques to ensure all records and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and policies.
Prepare a variety of food service records and reports; review time sheets, financial statements, operating reports, inventory and cost control
Food Production, Nutrition and Menu Planning
Develop cost-effective menus that maintain nutrition integrity and meet all local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.
Supervise and participate in food preparation and distribution to students and staff; plan for catered events such as meetings, activities and parties; plan and coordinate food service operations with school activities to improve school and community relations and increase student
Work with school staff, teachers, parents and physicians to plan menus for children with special dietary needs.
Implement a plan for providing foodservice for special functions consistent with district policies.
Procurement
Prepare specifications for the purchase of food supplies and equipment; review bids, make purchases and recommendations as
Determine equipment needs and specifications consistent with program needs and budget.
Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of:
Meal production planning and
Applicable district, state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to food
Quantity food merchandisi
Nutrition, sanitation and operation regulations and
Practices and procedures used in ordering, receiving, storing and inventorying food and
Budget preparation and
District organization, operations, policies and
Record-keeping
Principles and practices of supervision and
Oral and written communication
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and
Inventory methods and
Ability to:
Plan, coordinate and manage a district food service
Assure compliance with district, state and federal requirements relating to food
Coordinate and supervise master menu
Train others in the preparation and serving of food in large
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and
Schedule, supervise and evaluate
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of
Meet schedule and time
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with
Operate a computer as
Plan and organize
Maintain records and prepare
Communicate effectively both orally and in
Work independently with little
Education and Experience A School Food Service Director II must meet the following minimum education standards:
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education experience, with academic majors in
specific areas*; OR
Bachelor’s degree in any academic major; and state-recognized certificate for
school nutrition directors; OR
Bachelor’s degree in any academic major and at least two years of relevant
school nutrition program experience; OR
Associate degree or equivalent educational experience, with academic major in
specific areas, * and at least two years of relevant school nutrition program
experience.
High school diploma/GED with at least ten years of relevant school nutrition program experience.
* Specific Majors/Areas of Concentration: food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or related field.
Licenses and Other Requirements As prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045, the employee must complete the training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel. Pursuant to 7 CFR parts 210 and 235, at least 8 hours of food safety training is required within 30 days of the employee’s start date, or no more than 5 years prior to starting. The employee must also complete mandatory training requirements annually.
Position Type:
Full-Time
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