Position Description : Under the direction of the Chief Business Official, plan, organize, control, and direct Child Nutrition Service operations and activities, including the preparation, cooking, baking, serving, distribution, and selling of food items to meet student needs; monitor and control nutrition services program planning, resource allocation and design of food service facilities; coordinate personnel, communications and record-keeping functions to meet food service needs and assure smooth and efficient Department activities; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Analyze and determine the need for types and quantities of food, supplies and equipment; meet with manufacturers, brokers and vendors; attend conferences and food shows; direct and coordinate the procurement of food, supplies and equipment; develop and review bids for purchase of food, supplies and equipment; recommend contracts for Board approval.