Job Details

Director of Nutrition Services is responsible for the overall management of the school district's child nutrition program in accordance with Opaa! policies, procedures, client policies and governmental regulations. The Director is the liaison between Opaa! and the school district. The Director will do this through managing the program efficiently and effectively, creating and maintaining relationships, managing the kitchen team, and maintaining overall compliance.

Demonstrate and promote behavior that is consistent with Opaa!'s Core Values of 1.) “Act in the Best Interest of the students, schools and communities we serve, 2.) Be honest in everything we do, 3.) Have a passion to serve others, and 4.) Commit to continuous improvement”.

Responsibilities

• Observe and ensure seamless execution of the daily production by viewing each kitchen's menu, production board, checking freezers and coolers, food quality, cleanliness of kitchen, food safety protocol and following HACCP.
• Ensure daily accurate and completed production records, reimbursable meals are correct according to the meal pattern within the Point of Sale (POS), required by Opaa! and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education State Department.
• Ensure timely, efficient, and quality meal production and service.
• Monitor food, food preparation, and batch cooking to maintain quality standards for preparation, presentation, and sanitation.
• Promote excellent customer service by investigating and resolving food quality and service complaints.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly Kitchen Managers meeting.
• Conduct daily Huddles to outline daily production needs, review daily dish, share information and check-in with staff.
• Manage staff performance efficiently and effectively.
• Hire, onboard, train and manage the activities of all direct reports.
• Create schedule and communicate it to direct reports.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or (GED) is minimally required.
• A minimum of three years of relevant food service experience is required or one year of relevant food service experience with an associate's degree
• Minimum 1 year in customer service/hospitality role – service oriented.
• Working knowledge of all kitchen functions and equipment.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Opaa! is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.