The Marion Center Area School District is seeking a highly motivated and organized professional to serve as its Food Service Director/Nutrition Services Director. This leadership position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the District's food and nutrition services program, ensuring students receive safe, nutritious, and appealing meals while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Position Overview
The Food Service Director will provide leadership and supervision for all District food service operations, including menu planning, budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, USDA Child Nutrition Program administration, staff supervision, food safety compliance, and financial management.
Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible food service management experience, preferably in a school or institutional setting.
- Knowledge of USDA Child Nutrition Programs, food safety regulations, budgeting, purchasing, inventory control, and personnel management.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supervising staff and managing operational budgets.
Preferred qualifications include Registered Dietitian credentials, School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) certification, and experience with PEARS, PrimeroEdge, and USDA Commodity Programs.
Responsibilities Include
- Directing all district-wide food service operations.
- Developing nutritious and compliant menus.
- Managing the Food Service budget and financial reporting.
- Supervising and evaluating food service personnel.
- Administering USDA Child Nutrition Programs.
- Managing purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships.
- Ensuring compliance with all health, sanitation, and nutrition regulations.
- Preparing reports for district administration, state agencies, and the Board of School Directors.
Position Details
- Full-Time Position
- 210-Day Work Year
- Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
- Start Date: To Be Determined
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit:
- Letter of Interest
- Resume
- Standard PA School Application (if applicable)
- Three Professional References
- Copies of Required Certifications, Clearances, and Credentials
Applications should be submitted to:
Mr. Clint Weimer, Superintendent
Marion Center Area School District
22820 Route 403 Highway North
Marion Center, PA 15759
Email: [email protected]
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Marion Center Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification under federal or Pennsylvania law.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
