7.5 hours per day, exempt position 

District employees will need to complete the online transfer application.
Note: Substitutes and student teachers are not eligible for the transfer application.

Application Video: Classified - for outside applicants
Application Video: Transfer - current employees

Please be advised that accepting full-time employment may affect any subsidy for health insurance purchased through the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange. 

$70,000 to $75,000 DOE

Classified Salary Schedule

Required Experience and Training

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in foods and nutrition; and
• Five (3-5) years of food service management;  or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work;  
• Registered Licensed Dietitian.
• Certification in an approved sanitation course, such as “ServSafe” (must be completed within 6 month of hire);

Knowledge of:

• Working knowledge of operational services and activities of a school district food service program;
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to food establishments, including sanitation and maintenance regulations
• Large scale meal production planning and scheduling;
• Nutritional and operational requirements of the USDA Child Nutrition Programs and related federal and state regulations, including the evaluation of applications for free and reduced priced meals for low income students;
• Principles and practices of human resource management;
• Windows PC operating systems, Microsoft Office applications, Google applications, and other programs as appropriate;
• Personal computers and specialized software that applies to the work performed. 

Ability to:

• Make decisions using a critical level of decision making;
• Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of food service personnel;
• Delegate authority and responsibility;
• Select, supervise, train, mentor, discipline and evaluate staff;
• Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the District Food Service program;
• Prepare and administer budgets;
• Interpret and apply FederalState and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Provide quality services in a cost-effective manner and to recommend improved methods of performing the work.

The principle function of an employee in this class is to assist in the operational planning, and direction of the district-wide food service.  The position ensures the efficient and cost effective delivery of food service that complies with State and Federal programs to include: purchasing, budget preparation, hiring, training and firing staff and overseeing supervision of food service positions.  This employee assists in the development of nutritional menus and special diets to meet USDA requirements.  The work is performed under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor.

• Assists in the supervision and direction for all District Food Service program services and activities;
• Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates District Food Service program personnel.  Plans and coordinates in-service workshops and training programs for food service personnel;
• Works with employees to correct performance deficiencies, attendance, compliance issues and work place injuries;
• Assists in the participation of the Food Service Annual Budget;
• Ensures adherence of USDA Child Nutrition Programs (National School Lunch, National School Breakfast, Summer Meals Program, At-Risk Suppers and After School Snack Programs) to Federal, State and local laws and regulations;
• Develops menus, including those for students with special dietary needs, in compliance with USDA standards;
• Writes bid specifications for the procurement of food, equipment and supplies;
• Provides support and assistance to site administrators, parents, students, support staff and food service personnel;
• Attends and participates in professional training;
• Serves as a liaison for food service with other District departments and outside agencies;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures and safety practices.
• Coordinate kitchen design for new construction and remodeling with architect(s) and district representatives.  Provide cut sheets and equipment specifications. Write equipment bids.

Application Requirements:

A completed online application with the chosen job must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date shown.  Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews. Upon hire, applicants are required to clear a criminal justice fingerprint and background check.  Employment for this position is “at will”.  Employment at Will means that the employee or the District may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause (which shall be defined as any reason which is not “arbitrary and capricious”, and which does not violate public policy) and with or without notice, at any time. As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: "Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho…”

Positions may or may not be filled, depending upon district need.

Benefits Information:

Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Public Employees’ Retirement System are provided to Classified employees who work at least half time (20 hours per week) or more in a regular position and to Certified employees with a .50 FTE or greater contract.