Food Service Director

DOUGLAS Public Schools; Douglas (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Public Schools in Douglas, Massachusetts is seeking a Food Service Director to lead the district's School Food Services Department year-round.

The role oversees budgeting, regulatory compliance, procurement, and reporting to DESE, ensuring sustainable meal programs and quality service across four schools. The position is 205 days.

Qualifications include at least 3 years relevant experience and a preferred bachelor's degree; citizenship or work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Oversee the financial management of the School Food Service Fund, including budgeting, revenue and expenditure monitoring, and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with USDA National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs and all applicable regulations.
• Supervise food service personnel across four schools, including staffing and training.
• Bachelor degree preferred and citizenship/residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee district-wide administration and financial management of the School Food Services Department.
• Prepare monthly DESE financial claims and reimbursement requests.
• Maintain procurement, vendor relationships, and USDA Foods allocation.
• Provide regular financial and operational reports to the Business and Operations Manager.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Food Service Director

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Job Description

The Director of Food Services is responsible for the district-wide administration, financial management, regulatory compliance, and operational oversight of the School Food Services Department. The position ensures the effective management of the district’s nonprofit School Food Service Fund, accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with federal and state nutrition program requirements, and the delivery of financially sustainable school meal programs that support student health and learning.
The Director oversees departmental budgeting, accounting, revenue and expenditure monitoring, procurement, financial reconciliation, required reporting to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), personnel management, and program performance. The position also provides administrative oversight of food service operations across all district schools to ensure fiscal responsibility, regulatory compliance, and efficient use of district resources.
This is a 205 day position.

Job Details

Job ID: 5960823
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $88,000 to $92,000 Per Year
Job Categories: Administration > Food Services

Welcome to Douglas Public Schools

About usThe Douglas Public School District provides a quality education to its approximately 1473 students enrolled its four school buildings. The schools of the district are:The Primary School with 239 students in grades PK, KF & 1The Elementary School with 430 students in grades 2-5The Middle School with 405 students in grades 6-8The High School with 399 students in grades 9-12The district is an active participant of the Blackstone Valley Collaborative as part of the historical National Corridor. The population of the community is 8,024 residents located in the south central region of the state.

Job Requirements

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  Oversee the financial management of the School Food Service Fund, including budgeting, revenue and expenditure monitoring, financial forecasting, reconciliation, and cost control.
  Prepare, review, and submit accurate and timely monthly DESE financial claims, reimbursement requests, meal counts, annual verification reports, and other required state and federal program documentation.
  Ensure compliance with USDA National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  Maintain accurate financial records, accounting procedures, inventory controls, and supporting documentation for audits and fiscal accountability.
  Oversee procurement, competitive bidding, vendor relationships, purchasing cooperative activities, and the district’s USDA Foods allocation to maximize resources and control costs.
  Monitor program revenues, expenditures, meal participation, labor costs, and operational performance to maintain financial solvency and identify opportunities for improvement.
  Supervise and evaluate food service personnel across all four schools, including staffing, scheduling, payroll documentation, training, and professional development.
  Oversee departmental operations, point-of-sale systems, menu planning, food safety, nutrition standards, health inspections, and catering services.
  Coordinate required local tax filings and maintain confidential student meal eligibility records in accordance with applicable requirements.
  Prepare for program audits and compliance reviews and provide regular financial and operational reports to the Business and Operations Manager.
  Perform other duties as assigned by the Business and Operations Manager.
  Prior experience in school setting prefered.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Diana Landry , Business & Operations Manager
• 21 Davis Street
• Douglas, Massachusetts 01516
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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