A vacancy will exists, effective January 2025 for an Assistant Director of Food Service within the Norristown Area School District. 

The Assistant Director of Food Service primary role is to assist in planning, organizing, controlling, and directing the food service operations and programs.  Strive to provide the Norristown Area School District stakeholders with the high-quality service at the most efficient level. Work involves collaborating with food service staff in the development of breakfast and lunch menus with high nutritional value. The employee additionally ensures compliance with policies and procedures, as well as current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing food service operations. 

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or related field is required.
• Management, food services production experience is preferred. 
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential preferred.
• Ability to drive a vehicle to conduct work.
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to calculate figures and concepts such as percentages, volume scaling, and food service equations.
• Highly proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and the PrimeroEdge SES and POS systems. 
• Experience in miscellaneous programs such as vendor portal systems, CN PEARS, FFavors, and PA MEALS.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. 
• Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills to deal with people and problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Candidate must have the ability to maintain a pleasant, cooperative, and positive work attitude with staff, coworkers, public, and students.
• Must maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance at all times.
• Child Abuse, PA Criminal History and FBI Fingerprint clearances within one year of hire
• Spanish Preferred

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Menu Planning and Program Development-
• Ability to menu plan and ensure that all menus comply with the USDA School Meals Program regulations. 
• Ability to collect data, develop and evaluate compliant, nutritious, and appealing standardized recipes. 
• Responsible for standards of quality for foods prepared and served. 
• Preparing and implementing special diets as requested; ensuring meals provided to children with special dietary needs meet dietary restrictions. 
• Implements local, state, and federal guidelines concerning the offering of A la carte items for sale.  

• Nutrient and Production Analysis-
• Integrates the planned menu into the PrimeroEdge nutrient analysis system.
• Serves as Chairperson of District Health Council, which includes coordinating all wellness activity and reporting as required by local and state policies.

• Ordering and Inventory Control-
• Coordinates all purchasing, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal procurement policies. 
• Confirms that the correct product is delivered to sites per bid contract. 
• Monitors and controls all Food Service inventory including the centralized warehouse.

• Training, Supervision, and Department Development-
• Evaluates staff and site compliance with local, state, and federal regulation and guidance. 
• Leads, develops, and evaluates staff on departmental procedures, food production, food safety and HACCP plan. 
• Coordinates and conducts a variety of food service training programs in varying learning environments. 

• Marketing and Communication-
• Assists in development and coordination of communications, department information and promotions. 
• Serves as technical resource concerning health and nutrition for students, parents, personnel, and the public; respond to inquiries and provide information concerning programs, policies, and procedures related to the food services department.

• Perform other duties as assigned 

Salary and Schedule:

12 month position 

* Years of completed experience in equal or higher position*

0-5 years- $85,313.37

6-10 years- $87,087.89

11-15 years- $ 88,905.00

16-20 years- $90,765.72

21-24 years- $92,671.09

25+ years- $94,622.19