District School Nutrition/Food Service Director

  • Kirksville MO
  • Kirksville, Missouri
  • Full Time
District School Nutrition/Food Service Director

Kirksville MO

Administrative Office - District Wide - Kirksville, Missouri

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Job Details

Job ID:5727644

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Re-Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:To Be Determined

Job Description

KIRKSVILLE R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION TITLE: Food Service Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:

Bachelor's Degree and be a Missouri Licensed Dietitian

JOB GOALS:

The food service director is responsible for all aspects of the food service program in the district. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent

CONTRACT DAYS WORKED: 12 months

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare menus that meet local, state and federal standards

Hire and evaluate food service staff

Audit and approve employee time sheets

Order food, supplies and equipment

Oversee the food bid and USDA Commodity procurement process

Oversee preparation and service of meals and snacks

Implement a food safety program that is compliant with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards and U.S. Department of Agriculture guidance

Facilitate required staff training

Process free and reduced lunch applications and ensure verification compliance

Assist building principals in administering the district's free and reduced lunch program

Establish procedures for student and staff charges including limits on charges, substitute meals and collection strategies

Cater for staff meetings, extra-curricular events, school board meetings and other district events as needed

Oversee food bank/Buddy Backpack Program

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

The Food Service Director has supervisory responsibility for all cooks, cafeteria workers and kitchen managers or head cooks.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance manuals

Write routine reports and correspondence

Speak effectively before groups of employees

Read and understand bid submissions, contracts, invoices and packing slips

Apply basic algebraic and geometrical skills

Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area circumference and volume

Solve problems through the use of alternative methods or materials

Analyze situations and provide verbal and written instruction

Competence in inventory control, purchasing and budget software

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Wage and work calendar to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Other duties as assigned. This does not preclude the assignment of additional or supplemental duties. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment as needed to reflect such duties.

*Supervises classroom, students, aides, volunteers, and areas as assigned.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

*Duties performed typically in district settings to include the cafeteria, gym, recreational areas and other assigned areas.

*Physical demands can include but are not limited to: Exerts up to 40 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects including equipment such as audio-visual.

*Frequent walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and other limited physical activities are required.

*Mental demands can include but are not limited to: Comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing.

The district's hiring procedures will comply with all federal and state laws, including laws prohibiting discrimination. The district is an equal opportunity employer and hires only citizens of the United States and persons who are legally authorized to work in the United States. The Kirksville R-III School District will enroll and actively participate in a federal work authorization program in accordance with law.

Adoption Date:

Position Type:Full-Time

Job Requirements
Job ID: 522006774
Originally Posted on: 5/21/2026

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