Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $125,185.00 - $153,329.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Time Off
Health Insurance
wellness benefits
PERA Retirement
Paid Time Off
competitive salary
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Denver Public Schools (DPS) is a large and culturally diverse public school district serving students in the Denver metropolitan area. As one of the prominent educational institutions in Colorado, DPS is committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every student has access to quality education and the resources they need to succeed. Known for its dedication to educational excellence and community engagement, DPS values core principles such as equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration, and fun, all aimed at fostering a culture where every learner thrives. With a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, DPS actively works to... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Master’s degree preferred
- Seven to ten plus years of director or above leadership experience within a major food service operation, preferably within a school district
- Demonstrated experience monitoring and accurately forecasting food services activities, marketing and merchandising, conducting compliance, financial and contractual audits or investigations, and negotiating with vendors and contractors
- Valid Colorado driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage and acceptable driving record for the past three years
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity
- Ability to live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado
- Ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position
- Willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement
- Maintain highest level of confidentiality regarding district matters, especially those involving Superintendent, Chief of Staff and Board of Education
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree preferred
- Seven to ten plus years of director or above leadership experience within a major food service operation, preferably within a school district
- Demonstrated experience monitoring and accurately forecasting food services activities, marketing and merchandising, conducting compliance, financial and contractual audits or investigations, and negotiating with vendors and contractors
- Valid Colorado driver's license with appropriate insurance coverage and acceptable driving record for the past three years
- Commitment to racial and educational equity
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in all district matters
- Experience working with diverse teams and supporting all students
- Ability to live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado
Job Duties
- Oversees budget, personnel, operations, policy and procedures for food services, warehousing/distribution, vending programs, meeting all applicable regulations and customer service standards
- Evaluates data and analytics related to the operation to ensure adherence to budget and staffing related to meal participation, student enrollment, etc
- Directs, organizes and controls the preparation and service of student meals, purchasing and inventory of food, materials, supplies and equipment
- Administers the National School Lunch, Breakfast and After School Snack programs
- Oversees and directs farm to school activities and establishes the direction and strategy for the food services production greenhouse
- Develops and monitors budgets and grants, evaluating and creating school profit and loss statements and implementing measures to increase profitability
- Develops procedures and supervises activities required to qualify for claiming, collecting, recording, and controlling food service revenues
- Estimates cost of new and replacement equipment, contributes expertise to remodeling or installation of new kitchens
- Reviews annual financial report for State School Lunch Division and Federal Child Nutrition Program and approves reports submitted to Colorado Department of Education
- Oversees receiving and bar coding all new school assets, moving serviceable assets between buildings, tracking assets and oversees annual general inventory
- Establishes, develops and maintains effective working relationships with bargaining units, business representatives, industry and government
- Establishes units of study and directs training of food services employees in scratch cooking, sanitary practices, correct serving procedures, and general food service policies
- Directs, plans and conducts annual review of food services operations ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations
- Directs maintenance of quality control over foods received, testing for quality and acceptability under established standards
- Oversees and directs Enterprise Management senior leaders including performance evaluations, goal setting, coaching, and development plans
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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