Assistant Director of Food Services
Young World Physical Education, Whitman, MA, United States
Assistant Director of Food Services
Job ID:
5650273
Application Deadline:
May 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2026
Job Description Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required
At least 3 years of experience in a commercial or industrial kitchen environment, at least one of which is at the management or administrative level
Certified in Professional Standards as determined by the School Nutrition Association
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the area of food services, including point of sale systems
Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal regulations in the food service industry in public school settings
Experience working in a school setting preferred
Reports to:
The Assistant Director of Food Services reports directly to the Director of Food Services
Job Goal:
The position is responsible for assisting the Director in maintaining the efficient operation of the regional school districts’ food service programs, encouraging increased student participation, and adhering to regulations of Child Nutrition Programs, as well as Federal, state and local health regulations.
Performance Responsibilities:
Supports the Director in managing the regional school districts’ food services programs in accordance with federal, state and local requirements
Assumes responsibility for the operation of the regional food service programs in the absence of the Director
Supports the Director in actively seeking grants and alternate funding sources
Works with Cafeteria Site Managers in planning and evaluating nutritionally sound menus
Assists the Director with monitoring the school meal patterns
Works with the Director and Cafeteria Site Managers to plan menus
Supports the Director with modifying recipes to meet the dietary guidelines
Assists with promoting and participating in nutrition education programs
Supports the Director with ordering, receiving, storing, and handling food products according to established standards
Receives food and non-food supplies in accordance with state specifications and verifies invoices against original orders and actual receipts
Follows procedures for inspection of goods received for quality specified and for the return of unacceptable goods
Assists the Director in monitoring and ensuring that all food and non-food supplies are stored in accordance with recommended guidelines
Assists the Director with ensuring the consistent use of standardized recipes in food preparation
Plans with the Director the future use of leftovers
Follows established procedures for emergencies
Supports the Director with ensuring that sanitation and safety practices in all phases of the school food service operation meet established standards
Assists the Director with monitoring procedures for maintaining safe and sanitary conditions in the storage, preparation, and service of food
Supports the Director in monitoring the use of basic procedures required for the cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, utensils, and equipment
Assists the Director with ensuring adherence to standards of personal hygiene and grooming, including dress, appearance, habits, etc., among staff
Monitors for accidents and refers potential safety hazards to school and district administrators
Supports the Director with preparing and maintaining required records for the regional school districts’ food service operations
Assists the Director with preparing and maintaining required records for the district’s operation of food services
Assists the Director with preparation of bank deposits and end-of-the-month reports
Supports the Director in monitoring procedures for cash collection, prepayments, and ticket charge sales
Assists with monitoring and maintaining accurate meal count reports by category (free, reduced-price, paid, etc.)
Ensures that daily menu and food production records are prepared
Supports the Director in processing eligibility applications and ensures timely and effective communication of findings to Cafeteria Site Managers and school staff
Protects the identity of students receiving free and reduced-price meals
Supports the Director with compiling statistical data for local, state, and federal agencies
Monitors schedules and work assignments; trains, supervises, and evaluates food service staff according to established procedures
Adheres to district and school policies relating to personnel
Supports the Director with monitoring work schedules and assignments and coordinating substitute coverage when needed
Assists the Director with evaluating employee performance according to established procedures
Participates in employee meetings with the Director on a regular basis
Supports the Director with providing training to food service and cafeteria staff
Supports the Director in increasing participation and customer satisfaction by merchandising and serving meals in an attractive manner
Supports Cafeteria Site Managers in ensuring attractive service of foods utilizing appropriate containers and garnishes
Supports the Director in monitoring serving lines to ensure attractive service and a smooth traffic flow
Assists the Director in monitoring use of appropriate serving utensils and portion sizes
Supports the Director in involving students, staff, and community in school food service activities
Relates to and communicates positively with staff and other departments
Supports the Director in working with teachers, parents, and administrators in matters requiring cooperative effort
Supports the Director in preparing and serving meals for special functions and community activities
Assists the Director in preparing information and estimates for all services and costs
Assists the Director in overseeing the preparation and service of food for special activities
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director
Compensation:
$45,000 - $55,000
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$45,000 to $55,000 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Jennifer Kroese, Admin Assistant to Superintendent
610 Franklin Street
Whitman, Massachusetts 02382
Phone: (781) 618-7000
Email: Jennifer.Kroese@whrsd.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr
5650273
Application Deadline:
May 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2026
Job Description Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required
At least 3 years of experience in a commercial or industrial kitchen environment, at least one of which is at the management or administrative level
Certified in Professional Standards as determined by the School Nutrition Association
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the area of food services, including point of sale systems
Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal regulations in the food service industry in public school settings
Experience working in a school setting preferred
Reports to:
The Assistant Director of Food Services reports directly to the Director of Food Services
Job Goal:
The position is responsible for assisting the Director in maintaining the efficient operation of the regional school districts’ food service programs, encouraging increased student participation, and adhering to regulations of Child Nutrition Programs, as well as Federal, state and local health regulations.
Performance Responsibilities:
Supports the Director in managing the regional school districts’ food services programs in accordance with federal, state and local requirements
Assumes responsibility for the operation of the regional food service programs in the absence of the Director
Supports the Director in actively seeking grants and alternate funding sources
Works with Cafeteria Site Managers in planning and evaluating nutritionally sound menus
Assists the Director with monitoring the school meal patterns
Works with the Director and Cafeteria Site Managers to plan menus
Supports the Director with modifying recipes to meet the dietary guidelines
Assists with promoting and participating in nutrition education programs
Supports the Director with ordering, receiving, storing, and handling food products according to established standards
Receives food and non-food supplies in accordance with state specifications and verifies invoices against original orders and actual receipts
Follows procedures for inspection of goods received for quality specified and for the return of unacceptable goods
Assists the Director in monitoring and ensuring that all food and non-food supplies are stored in accordance with recommended guidelines
Assists the Director with ensuring the consistent use of standardized recipes in food preparation
Plans with the Director the future use of leftovers
Follows established procedures for emergencies
Supports the Director with ensuring that sanitation and safety practices in all phases of the school food service operation meet established standards
Assists the Director with monitoring procedures for maintaining safe and sanitary conditions in the storage, preparation, and service of food
Supports the Director in monitoring the use of basic procedures required for the cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, utensils, and equipment
Assists the Director with ensuring adherence to standards of personal hygiene and grooming, including dress, appearance, habits, etc., among staff
Monitors for accidents and refers potential safety hazards to school and district administrators
Supports the Director with preparing and maintaining required records for the regional school districts’ food service operations
Assists the Director with preparing and maintaining required records for the district’s operation of food services
Assists the Director with preparation of bank deposits and end-of-the-month reports
Supports the Director in monitoring procedures for cash collection, prepayments, and ticket charge sales
Assists with monitoring and maintaining accurate meal count reports by category (free, reduced-price, paid, etc.)
Ensures that daily menu and food production records are prepared
Supports the Director in processing eligibility applications and ensures timely and effective communication of findings to Cafeteria Site Managers and school staff
Protects the identity of students receiving free and reduced-price meals
Supports the Director with compiling statistical data for local, state, and federal agencies
Monitors schedules and work assignments; trains, supervises, and evaluates food service staff according to established procedures
Adheres to district and school policies relating to personnel
Supports the Director with monitoring work schedules and assignments and coordinating substitute coverage when needed
Assists the Director with evaluating employee performance according to established procedures
Participates in employee meetings with the Director on a regular basis
Supports the Director with providing training to food service and cafeteria staff
Supports the Director in increasing participation and customer satisfaction by merchandising and serving meals in an attractive manner
Supports Cafeteria Site Managers in ensuring attractive service of foods utilizing appropriate containers and garnishes
Supports the Director in monitoring serving lines to ensure attractive service and a smooth traffic flow
Assists the Director in monitoring use of appropriate serving utensils and portion sizes
Supports the Director in involving students, staff, and community in school food service activities
Relates to and communicates positively with staff and other departments
Supports the Director in working with teachers, parents, and administrators in matters requiring cooperative effort
Supports the Director in preparing and serving meals for special functions and community activities
Assists the Director in preparing information and estimates for all services and costs
Assists the Director in overseeing the preparation and service of food for special activities
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director
Compensation:
$45,000 - $55,000
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$45,000 to $55,000 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Jennifer Kroese, Admin Assistant to Superintendent
610 Franklin Street
Whitman, Massachusetts 02382
Phone: (781) 618-7000
Email: Jennifer.Kroese@whrsd.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr