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Job Title: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT (12 Months)
Posting Date: May 16, 2008
Closing Date: No Closing Date
Salary Range: 87,152.00 - 124,520.00 (annually)
Job Type: Administrative
Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.
Reports to: General Superintendent
Location: Office of Food Services
This position is directly responsible for administration of all DPS Food Services. In addition, this individual is responsible for overseeing the operations including but not limited to, planning, training, inventory, equipment and departmental forecasting.
Candidates for this position must possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Culinary Arts, Food Sciences, Nutrition or Education. Additional training in the following areas is also required: Nutrition, Food Service Management, Administration, Evaluation and Staff Development.
Candidates must have five (5) years of administrative experience in a school or other institutional Food Service Program or three (3) years experience as an Assistant Principal or above PLUS two (2) years administrative experience in a school or other institutional Food Service Program. Three (3) years experience managing and overseeing third party vendor contracts preferred. Experience developing short and long range departmental forecasts and excellent oral and written communication skills required. Must be knowledgeable of applicable health codes. Must be familiar with Federal lunch program guidelines.
Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.
Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.
Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.
Under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent, the Director, Office of Food Services will:
1. Responsible for assuring fiscal integrity and responsibility for all DPS food service management and operations;
2. Develop, monitor and supervise budget for all foods services operations;
3. Develop policies and procedures to foster continuous improvement of service delivery;
4. Work closely with the Office of Funds Development to develop new and improved before and after school food programs for students;
5. Oversee the administration and compliance of third party vendor contracts for all DPS food service Operations;
6. Assure school lunches always meet or exceed Federal school lunch requirements;
7. Be directly responsible for the daily operation of food service programs in approximately 250 schools and in other areas, such as training, menu planning, inventory control, equipment, etc.;
8. Responsible for assuring that all facilities meet or exceed the health and safety requirements as dictated by the Health Department;
9. Plan, organize, direct and coordinate activities of the food service administrative staff;
10. Develop long range plans for the food service department including but not limited to scheduled equipment replacement;
11. Keep the General Superintendent informed of any important decisions and the progress made in assigned areas of responsibility;
12. Work closely with all other District departments to assure efficient operations;
13. Attend Board of Education meetings;
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or designee.
You must provide a non-refundable payment of $65.25 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services).
There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa. If you elect to pay by credit card, you must call Identix at (866) 226-2952 prior to your appointment, because they are unable to accept credit cards at the fingerprint site.
Please be prompt when arriving at the fingerprinting site. In order to be fingerprinted, you must present your state issued picture ID or passport, the completed LiveScan Fingerprint Request form, the completed Identix Michigan Fingerprint Applicant Information form, as well as the fingerprint fee of $65.25.
All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.
APPLICATION PACKET CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM www.detroit.k12.mi.us/employment.
Internal candidates: Must submit a letter of interest, resume, proof of highest degree obtained, their current classification (job title); work location and telephone number; file number; home address and telephone number; specific location(s) of interest and job requisition number(s), as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.
External candidates: Must submit a completed employment application, proof of highest degree obtained, as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant’s employer(s) prior to hire.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at (313) 873-7101.
Detroit Public Schools – Welcome Center
Attn: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT (12 Months)
New Center One Building
3031 W. Grand Boulevard (1st Floor)
Detroit, MI 48202
The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.
