Specialist

Focus School Software, LLC; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SWC District is seeking a Procurement and Commodities Manager for School Way Café to oversee district-wide food and supplies purchasing, inventory control, and compliance with USDA regulations. You will train and support the team, coordinate with cafeteria managers, warehouse staff and vendors, approve orders, monitor market prices and generate reports.

The role requires on-call availability for emergencies and after-hours support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Five years of managerial experience in School Food and Nutrition Services or related field.
• K-12 Food and Nutrition Services experience preferred.
• K-12 Procurement experience preferred.
• ServSafe Essentials certificate or equivalent food safety certification.
• Must be available after work hours for emergencies.
• Must have Florida Driver’s License or obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Procurement Manager with training and development of team.
• Assist in commodity and food/supplies purchasing areas.
• Coordinate with managers, warehouse, vendors, and USDA to maintain inventory and records.
• Manage district warehouse and off-site inventory levels.
• Maintain integrity of databases in the accountability software for food data and product info.
• Ensure inventory/records meet USDA audit requirements.
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports timely.
• Approve orders placed by SWC managers.
• Monitor market price changes and communicate to SWC managers.
• Collaborate with Cafeteria managers, warehouse staff and vendors to ensure smooth operations.
• Respond during disasters/emergencies as per SWC procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Reports

Prioritization

Communication

Customer service

Math skills

Teamwork

Disaster/emergency response

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe Essentials certificate

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

Category OTHER PROFESSIONAL STAFF – NONADMINISTRATIVE/NONINSTRUCTIONAL

Classification 02-Administrative/Non-Instruct

Posting Number D3700291

Date Posted 08/28/2026

Closing Date 12/18/2026

Job Description

POSITION GOAL

Manage school-based procurement to provide safe, efficient and professional services for VCS students through operational efficiencies and program compliance; and to provide responsive support to cafeteria managers, the SWC District Team and district related offices

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the SWC Procurement and Commodities Manager with training, development and support for continuous improvement of team performance.
• Assist in the commodity and food and supplies purchasing areas.
• Communicates with managers, district warehouse, vendors and USDA to maintain accurate inventory and records in compliance with USDA regulations.
• Manages district warehouse and off-site warehouse(s) inventory levels to ensure appropriate amounts of food are maintained.
• Manages the process to ensure the integrity of the databases for the Back of the House portion of accountability software which includes food related data such as, case counts, pack size, portion size used in secondary and elementary schools, and all other product information applicable to ordering and inventory.
• Responsible for ensuring the integrity of warehouse inventory and asset management records and providing requested documentation for the USDA audit.
• Maintains accurate inventory counts in the Back of the House portion of the accountability software, based on counts provided by warehouse personnel.
• Ensure SWC managers comply with procurement related regulations and VCS management directives, and all procedures related to ordering and inventory.
• Act as a liaison between site-based cafeteria managers, warehouse personnel and outside vendors.
• Responsible for approving orders placed by SWC managers.
• Monitors market price changes and communicates changes to SWC managers.
• Responsible for providing requested reports and information to district warehouse personnel as requested.
• Work as a member of a team to ensure that standards of performance are maintained, the program objectives are achieved, and department and district goals are met.
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology being used by VCS. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
• Respond during times of disaster/ emergency, as the need arises and according to SWC procedures, including evenings and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, School Way Café and the Manager, Procurement and Commodities, School Way Café.
• *Denotes essential job function/ADA

Position Summary

Position Code: 370203034

School/Site: SWC District - Olson Dr

Hours: 8 hours

Months: 12 months

Required Qualifications/Certifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Five (5) years of managerial experience in School Food and Nutrition Services, Institutional Food Management Services such as a hospital, restaurant, theme park, or other approved company or related field.
• K-12 Food and Nutrition Services experience; preferred.
• K-12 Procurement experience; preferred.
• Hold a valid ServSafe Essentials certificate or equivalent food safety certification.
• Must be available after work hours (on-call) as a part of the emergency and disaster team as assigned.
• Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License; if a holder of any other valid US state-issued Driver’s License, agree to acquire a Florida Driver’s License within thirty (30) days of employment, except in a case where accommodation is required
• Must be able to operate school board vehicles, when required, in accordance with operational procedures and School Board Policy 505

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Proficiency in office/computer programs and applications including Microsoft Word and EXCEL with the ability to maintain a filing system for accurate rapid retrieval of data
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate reports in a timely manner
• Ability to organize and prioritize a varied work load
• Ability to use effective, positive interpersonal communication skills, to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers, maintaining composure under stress.
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of food values, sanitation and safety practices, purchasing and storage practices, quantity food preparation techniques, and equipment use
• Ability to plan economical, nutritious, and attractive meals which appeal to school age children
• Ability to function productively with minimum of supervision
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in handling of sensitive and/or confidential material and information
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others to establish and maintain favorable working relationships
• Strong math and reasoning skills
• Ability and willingness to perform any task to ensure the smooth operation of the program

Salary Info

$48,015 to $55,103.00

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