Description

The Director of Food Services impacts students’ lives by:

• Implementing a customer service-focused philosophy with education partners, including administrators, teachers, parents, and students, emphasizing nutrition education, value, and satisfaction
• Establishing programs that support healthy food habits aligned with the Crescent City Schools Wellness Policy
• Developing and enforcing quality standards for food presentation and service
• Maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety in all food service operations
• Overseeing efficient and cost-effective food service operations by recruiting, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating all food service personnel
• Maintaining accurate records of income, expenditures, food supplies, personnel, and equipment
• Developing and training employees in safety regulations across all phases of the school food service operation
• Establishing and managing program budgets while maintaining financial objectives and goals for the food service program
• Monitoring and analyzing revenue sources and authorizing program expenditures
• Enforcing federal/state regulations regarding nutritional standards, reporting, and record-keeping
• Preparing and maintaining documentation required for audits and reviews
• Administering the district’s meal program in compliance with federal regulations
• Coordinating equipment maintenance and building repairs with appropriate personnel
• Managing vendor relationships
• Developing and executing on a multi-year food service plan for nutrition education and farm-to-table initiatives in the school food program
• Using leadership feedback and goal setting to improve daily practice
• Taking on other tasks as needed

What We Offer:

• Click here for more information about our innovative compensation system. This role is on the Lead Scale and may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities, summer work, doing work outside your regular job duties, or longevity with CCS.
• Click here for more information about our award-winning benefits package, which includes fully-paid health insurance, immediate 4% 401k match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies.

Apply now if you: 

• Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management, Nutrition, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience
• Are certified by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (or equivalent) with a valid Food Safety Manager certification
• Have a minimum of three years of professional experience in food service management, with school-based experience preferred
• Have knowledge of:
  • Child nutrition program requirements
  • Quantity food production techniques, safety/sanitation procedures, and serving standards
  • Financial management in food service operations
  • Technology and software used for managing efficient food service programs
• Have the ability to:
  • Interpret nutrient analysis spreadsheets and develop menus in compliance with policies and regulations
  • Maintain accurate records and complete reports, including web-based submissions
  • Use public relations strategies to promote the food service program to children, staff, and the broader community
  • Lead teams and work collaboratively with vendors, stakeholders, and other departments
  • Integrate nutrition education into core subject areas
• Have a valid Louisiana driver’s license

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds (e.g., food supplies, equipment)
• Operate kitchen equipment safely
• Reach, bend, twist, kneel, or stoop as required
• Perform tasks requiring fine motor skills, such as food preparation and equipment use
• This is an in-person role

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor environments, including school kitchens and cafeterias
• Possible exposure to heat, humidity, and kitchen-related equipment
• Subject to prolonged standing, bending, and lifting

About Crescent City Schools

Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city.

At Crescent City Schools, we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Requirements

Apply now if you: 

• Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management, Nutrition, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience
• Are certified by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (or equivalent) with a valid Food Safety Manager certification
• Have a minimum of three years of professional experience in food service management, with school-based experience preferred
• Have knowledge of:
  • Child nutrition program requirements
  • Quantity food production techniques, safety/sanitation procedures, and serving standards
  • Financial management in food service operations
  • Technology and software used for managing efficient food service programs
• Have the ability to:
  • Interpret nutrient analysis spreadsheets and develop menus in compliance with policies and regulations
  • Maintain accurate records and complete reports, including web-based submissions
  • Use public relations strategies to promote the food service program to children, staff, and the broader community
  • Lead teams and work collaboratively with vendors, stakeholders, and other departments
  • Integrate nutrition education into core subject areas
• Have a valid Louisiana driver’s license

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds (e.g., food supplies, equipment)
• Operate kitchen equipment safely
• Reach, bend, twist, kneel, or stoop as required
• Perform tasks requiring fine motor skills, such as food preparation and equipment use
• This is an in-person role

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor environments, including school kitchens and cafeterias
• Possible exposure to heat, humidity, and kitchen-related equipment
• Subject to prolonged standing, bending, and lifting