Interim Food Services Director at Hopkinton Public Schools

TITLE:  Interim Food Services Director
TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time (1.0); anticipated 4/7/25 through 6/30/25; salary $290/day
LOCATION:  Hopkinton Public School district, Hopkinton, Massachusetts
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates

The Interim Food Services Director oversees the entire food service operation for the district, including all program, personnel, menu, quality, and budgeting/financial issues.  The director manages the food service production and delivery system, including purchase and inventory of food and supplies, and ensures conformance with quality, nutrition, and productivity standards as well as federal, state and local guidelines.  The director reports to the Director of Finance & Operations, and directs the work of all district food service staff.  The Director evaluates Cafeteria Managers, with input from building principals. The director also provides input into the evaluation of all other food service staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited college or university, in a related field (i.e. Food & Nutrition, Food Service Management, Culinary Arts) strongly preferred;
2. Thorough knowledge of the administration, food, equipment, materials, methods, and techniques relative to food service operations;
3. Knowledge of basic spreadsheet, word processing, and point-of-sale software, as necessary for the efficient operation of the food service program;
4. Minimum of five years of supervisory experience;
5. Working knowledge of safe food handling procedures, to include ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certification;
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director of Finance & Operations and/or the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state and federal law.

DUTIES:

1. Oversees the entire food service operation for the district, including all program, personnel, menu, quality, and budgeting/financial issues; 
2. Ensures conformance with quality, nutrition, and productivity standards as well as federal, state and local guidelines, operating in a sanitary and safe environment. Completes, maintains, and submits all required reports to state and federal agencies;
3. Reviews current research to determine health and nutrition-related trends and food service management developments, and develops innovative program changes based on this research;
4. Orders food items and supplies, as needed, in a cost effective manner and in conformity with the federal and state procurement laws and local procurement polices/procedures. Maintains inventories of food, supplies, and equipment.  Manages all food service facilities, including receiving all food and food supplies, and distributing such food, supplies, and prepared meals between sites;
5. Consults with the building administrators on assignments and facility needs.  Examines all food services sites at school buildings on a regular basis to determine needed repairs and maintenance;
6. Supervises, creates and maintains performance standards for all food service staff, and provide monthly facility and personnel status reports to the Director of Finance & Operations. Evaluates Cafeteria Managers, with input from building principals. and provides input into the evaluation of all other food service staff. Works with the Human Resources Department in the recruitment, appointment, assignment, evaluation, discipline, and dismissal of food service personnel.  Conducts a continuing program for staff orientation, training and development, including health and safety. Provides input in collective bargaining;
7. Assists the Director of Finance & Operations in developing and maintain a long-term capital plan for food service equipment and facilities.  Prepares annual budget for food service program;
8. Provides educational opportunities to students, staff, and the community, to include participation in the Wellness Committee;
9. Other duties, as assigned.

Online is our preferred method of application:  https://hopkinton.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=860 . However, if you wish to apply by mail, please download and print the appropriate application form on our website: https://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/employment1

Send your completed application to:

Human Resources 
Hopkinton Public Schools
89 Hayden Rowe St.
Hopkinton, MA 01748 

Incomplete applications are not able to be considered.

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace.  The school system’s educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.