Food Service Director

Food Service Director

Deadline: November 24, 2026

District/Organization: Pellston Public Schools

Position/Type: Other, full time

Salary: $45,000

Position Details

Pellston Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and qualified Food Service Director to oversee and manage food service operations for both Pellston Public Schools and Alanson Public Schools. The Director will ensure nutritional standards, financial sustainability, and high-quality program execution across all district meal services.

Key Responsibilities

Menu Planning & Nutrition: Design compliant, balanced menus adhering strictly to USDA guidelines for the School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Afterschool Snack Program.

• Food Production & Quality Control: Oversee meal preparation and delivery, ensuring full compliance with USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA), and local Health Department standards.
• Safety & Sanitation: Maintain rigorous food safety protocols in alignment with ServSafe requirements.
• Procurement & Inventory: Manage vendor relations, evaluate pricing, secure quotes, and coordinate food and supply ordering.
• Financial Operations: Collaborate closely with the Finance Director on budget development, staffing allocations, spending oversight, grant management, and monthly state claiming processes.
• Personnel Management: Hire, train, schedule, evaluate, and support department staff; conduct regular team meetings and manage timesheet reviews.
• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly records for district, state, and federal reporting entities.
• Special Event Catering: Coordinate catering services for district events as staffing and resources permit.

General Administration: Perform comprehensive program management duties as assigned by the USDA, MDE, or school administration.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience Options:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a major/concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field; OR
• Bachelor's degree in any academic major plus a State-recognized certificate in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, or business; OR
• Associate's degree (or equivalent) in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, or business, along with at least one (1) year of relevant school nutrition experience; OR
• High School Diploma/GED with at least three (3) years of relevant experience in school nutrition programs.

Certifications & Training:

Completion of at least 8 hours of food safety training within 3 years prior to start date, or completed within 30 days of hire.

Reporting Relationship

The Food Service Director reports directly to the Superintendent of Pellston Public Schools.

Compensation & Benefits

Pellston Public Schools offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Application Process

Interested candidates should electronically submit a cover letter, resume, and professional references to:

Stephen Seelye, Superintendent

sseelye@pellstonschools.org

E-mail: sseelye@pellstonschools.org

Website: Link

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