2026-2027 Anticipated Vacancy - Food Services Coordinator

Openings as of 5/31/2026

2026-2027 Anticipated Vacancy - Food Services Coordinator

JobID: 742

Position Type:

Administration

Date Posted:

5/29/2026

Location:

Administration

REPORTS TO: Business Manager

MISSION: The Chester Upland School District is committed to providing all students the opportunity to achieve excellence in the four A's: Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Activities.

The senior leadership team continues to build a talented and committed team to ensure all students are prepared to graduate from Chester Upland schools career and college ready! The C.O.R.E. is the foundation of the Chester Upland School District's vision and mission.

C.O.R.E.:

C- Children First: The well-being and continuous learning of every child will drive decisions.

O- One Chester Upland: With dedicated community of partners, parents, students and staff, we will excel, united as One Chester Upland.

R- Reimagining: Through a mode of continuous improvement, we will apply four important levers for change, collaboration, capacity building, deepening knowledge of pedagogy, and focusing direction to improve outcomes for all.

E- Equity, Excellence, and Emotional Intelligence: We will ensure equitable access to a quality education that includes emotional intelligence and leads to excellence across all opportunities and services.

Position Purpose

Under the general Supervision of the Director of Operations, the Food Services Coordinator provides a range of food service programs to each school with food of high nutritious quality in an atmosphere of cleanliness and personal caring while following all district, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

Essential Functions

Prepares and administers the food service departmental budget; recommends pricing for various products and services.

Demonstrates understanding of, monitors, and enforces staff compliance with federal, state and local school laws and regulations, mandated programs, district policies and administrative regulations and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Monitors policies and administrative procedures related to cafeteria operations and recommend revisions.

Establishes and revises, as necessary, practices and guidelines for daily operation of cafeterias consistent with legal and District requirements.

Assists with the management of appropriate inventory of food, supplies and equipment, and the operation of cooperative purchasing for all district cafeterias.

Reviews all invoices and requests for payments prior to presentation to Director of Operations and approval from Business Office.

Under the direction of the Director of Operations, prepares financial reports for Business Office and Board of School Directors as well as maintains records for cafeteria accounts for local and state audits; and prepares specifications and bid conditions for all items requiring such bids by law of Board policy.

Coordinates maintenance, repair and replacement of all food service department equipment when needed.

Oversees the administration of the district's free and reduces priced meal program according to federal and state guidelines.

Monitors special diet needs of students with allergies and food-related disabilities; maintains documentation; trains employees; and communicates with parents, as needed.

Analyzes and monitors compliance with meal serving guidelines at all locations to ensure compliance with all federal and state meal pattern and nutrition requirements.

Supervises the planning and preparation of any meals requested for district-sponsored special events.

Inspects school lunch facilities and monitors operations to ensure that standards of cleanliness, health, and safety are being maintained.

Assists the Director of Operations in assessing industry trends and current research to develop short-term goals and a long-range plan that facilitates continuous program improvement and consults, as needed, with school planners and architects on plans and specifications for new or renovated food preparation centers.

Provides and tracks professional development for all food service employees as required by USDA standards, including own professional development.

Makes all applications for federal subsidies or rebates and for government surplus food for school cafeteria use; directs its distribution and transfer; plans disposition of government commodities as part of the ongoing food service program and verifies all government reimbursements.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Operations, Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

Strategic Planning and Effective Execution

Proactively offer innovative solutions to seemingly intractable problems.

Demonstrate critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and diagnose root causes.

Exhibit a strong focus on goals and results. Sets clear metrics for success.

Demonstrates excellent project management skills, including close attention to detail, ability to balance the big picture with detailed steps to reach the end goal, and ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Continuously monitors progress and demonstrates persistence to overcome obstacles to achieve goals.

Effective Change Management

Ability to develop and execute approaches to preparing and supporting individuals, teams and organization in making systemic improvements district wide.

Ability to use methods that redirect or redefine the use of resources, processes, budget allocation, or other modes of operation that significantly shift/change an organization

Creates environments that encourages systemic improvement of practices over time.

Use structured approach to ensure changes are implemented successfully to support sustainable change at scale.

Team Leadership and Management

Build and lead effective teams to achieve ambitious goals.

Assess team and individual skills, identifies development needs, and provides feedback and supports to improve practice, build capacity, and maximize talent.

Lead team to collaborate with other departments, teams, and stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

Ability to develop and implement projects.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.

Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contracted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Work in standard office and school building environments

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Qualifications Profile

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in food service management, nutrition, or a related field.

Five to seven years of food service management; K-12 education preferred.

Experience with government food programs and regulations including NSL Program, ECOS, HACCP, and nutrition and wellness standards.

Up to date USDA training required to assume position at time of hire.

Serv Safe Certification

Eligibility for Department of Health Food Safety Certificate

OR;

Any combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Department of Human Resources and Superintendent of Schools.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

12 month (260-262 days)

Salary and Benefits in accordance with Act 93 Non-Supervisory agreement

$55,000 - $69,500

The information in this job description is for compliance with Chester Upland School District Board Policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and qualifications for the position. The incumbent may perform or be assigned other duties.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Chester Upland School District (CUSD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CUSD ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at ....