Douglas Public Schools is seeking a dynamic, organized, and student-focused professional to serve as our Food Service Director. This is a 205-day leadership position responsible for overseeing all aspects of the district's food service program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals to students while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.About Douglas Public Schools: Douglas is a welcoming and supportive community located approximately 30 minutes south of Worcester and conveniently accessible from Route 146. With a PreK12 student population of approximately 1,200, the district's mission is to ensure that all decisions are made in the best interest of students. Douglas Public Schools fosters a collaborative and congenial work environment characterized by strong relationships among staff, administration, the town, and the broader community.
The district also benefits from a supportive and engaged School Committee committed to student success.For additional information about Douglas Public Schools, please visit the district website at https://www.douglasps.net/.Position: The Food Service Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the district's food service program. This 205-day position oversees all aspects of food service operations, including menu planning, budgeting, procurement, inventory management, staff supervision, program development, and regulatory compliance.The successful candidate will foster a safe, efficient, and customer-focused operation that supports student health, wellness, and academic achievement. Responsibilities include managing food service personnel, overseeing meal production and distribution, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, preparing and submitting required state and federal reports, and ensuring compliance with all applicable school nutrition regulations.The Director will collaborate closely with the Business & Operations Manager, and district leadership to support facility needs, equipment planning, staffing, operational improvements, and long-term program development.The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, organizational, and financial management skills, along with knowledge of school nutrition programs, procurement requirements, and food service operations. A commitment to continuous improvement, staff development, and promoting healthy eating habits among students is essential.This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to lead a vital district program that positively impacts students each day.
Candidates who are passionate about child nutrition, operational excellence, and public service are encouraged to apply.
