Food Service Director

Union City Community Schools - Employment Opportunity

June 5, 2026

Food Service Director: 2026-2027 SY

Position Details

Union City Community Schools seeks to fill a full-time Food Service Director position beginning in July of 2026. The Food Service Director manages all aspects of the food service department and ensures our food service operations are safe, efficient, cost-effective, and operate within all federal, state, and local regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Food Service Management, Dietetics, or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years in K-12 school setting
• Experience in institutional food preparation, kitchen management and materials procurement is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food service operations across all district buildings, including breakfast, lunch, and special events
• Plan, develop, and evaluate menus based on nutritional requirements, budget, and input from students, staff, and families
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including food safety, sanitation, and OSHA/MIOSHA standards
• Manage all aspects of the food service budget, including purchasing, inventory, procurement, and audit processes
• Supervise, support, and evaluate food service staff while fostering a positive, team-oriented culture
• Communicate effectively with administrators, staff, students, families, vendors, and regulatory agencies
• Oversee free and reduced lunch processes, including accurate data collection, reporting, and reimbursement claims
• Coordinate with vendors on ordering, pricing, delivery, and product quality
• Maintain high standards for kitchen operations, equipment care, and overall program efficiency, including long-term equipment planning
• Utilize technology systems, including point-of-sale and food service management platforms, to support operations and decision-making
• Monitor participation and implement strategies to increase student engagement in meal programs
• Support district goals through effective and efficient food service programming
• Manage summer food service programming as applicable
• Provide training and ongoing professional development for staff and step into operational roles as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by those assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Administration reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Compensation

Compensation commensurate with experience.

Deadline

Until filled.

Application Process

Persons interested in this position should submit letters of interest, resume, credentials/certification and list of references in a document to: View email address on click.appcast.io.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, height, weight, marital or family status, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

The following person is designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies of the District or to address any complaint of discrimination:
Superintendent, Union City Community Schools, Union City, MI; View phone number on click.appcast.io.