Administration (Non-Instructional) (1)

Fairport; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in New York is looking for a Director of Food Service to oversee the school meal program operations, ensuring high food standards and sanitation. Key responsibilities include budgeting, purchasing, and staff training. Candidates should have experience in large-scale food preparation and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a chance to make an impact in the community by enhancing the educational opportunity through nutritious school meals.

Qualifications

• Successful experience leading and/or working with a large-scale food preparation/production facility.
• Strong communication skills; oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Directs all operations in school cafeterias including maintenance of food standards.
• Coordinates purchase of food, supplies, and equipment.
• Develops annual budget proposal and maintains budget control procedures.
• Implements in-service education program for personnel.
• Supervises preparation of reports and monthly income and expense reports.
• Establishes accounting procedures and maintains records for financial control.
• Supervises reports and monthly income/expense reporting.
• Writes news releases about the school lunch program.

Skills

Strong communication skills; oral and written

Education

Qualified as School Food Services Director II

Job description

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Director of Food Service JobID: 3203

• Position Type: Administration (Non-Instructional) / Director
• Date Posted: 2/5/2026
• Location: Baumer Place
• Date Available: 06/01/2026
• Closing Date: 02/26/2026

EMPLOYEE STATUS

• Full time – Non-instructional, civil service, salaried, collective bargaining employee.
• Work Year - 12 Month

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

The Director of Food Service is responsible for directing the activities of the district's school meal program. Work is performed under the general direction of a higher-level administrator and in accordance with the policies/regulations established by the Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, a school administrator or other higher-level position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Is familiar with and contributes to the successful implementation of the District's Blueprint for Peak Performance.

Improving Educational Opportunity

• Directs all operations in school cafeterias including the maintenance of high food standards, sanitation and cleanliness;
• Participates in administrative decision making as a management team member and represents the district school lunch program to others;
• Coordinates the purchase of food, supplies and equipment including arranging for delivery and security, developing bid specifications and purchase orders, maintaining records, and recommending the purchase or replacement of equipment;
• Develops the annual budget proposal and establishes and maintains budget control procedures;
• Makes recommendations regarding the recruitment, employment, discipline and dismissal of employees and implements a system for supervising and educating personnel;
• Implements an orientation program for new employees and an in-service education program for all personnel covering food preparation, equipment, maintenance use and sanitation;
• Establishes accounting procedures and maintains the necessary records for sound financial control;
• Supervises the preparation of reports and prepares the monthly income and expense reports;
• Assists in negotiations with the various recognized units within the department by providing data and making recommendations;
• Develops a safety program for the use of cafeteria facilities and equipment and implements a continuous program of inspection to insure the elimination of hazardous conditions in the cafeteria areas;
• Writes news releases for publication concerning the activities of the school lunch program.

Other Duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful experience leading and/or working with a large-scale food preparation/production facility.
• Strong communication skills; oral and written

AUTHORITY

• The Director of Food Service is directly responsible to the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations

SALARY: Commensurate with experience.

CIVIL SERVICE QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified as School Food Services Director II, as defined by Monroe County Civil Service Commission to this competitive title (see attached).

The Fairport Central School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The District is committed to achieving a more diverse workforce. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Postings current as of 2/8/2026 4:08:10 PM CST.

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