School Nutrition Director

MSAD55 is seeking a full-time School Nutrition Director that will lead not only MSAD55, but also MSAD72. The Director spends three days in MSAD55 and two days in MSAD72. This unique position is a collaborative initiative that has allowed two small districts to have a full-time director. This position includes additional funding for travel. Sacopee Valley Schools are nestled on one campus between the Saco and Ossipee River in the town of Hiram, Maine. Students from the surrounding towns of Baldwin, Cornish, Parsonsfield, and Porter attend Sacopee Valley. Our PK-3 learners attend Sacopee Valley Elementary, grades 4-8 learners attend Sacopee Valley Middle, and Sacopee Valley High School educates students in grades 9-12. Sacopee Valley is conveniently located 30 minutes from North Conway, NH and 45 minutes from Portland and educates just under 1,000 students in grades Pre-K-12. MSAD72's K–8 schools are located in the heart of western Maine, serving the communities of Fryeburg, Brownfield, Denmark, Lovell, Stoneham, Stow, and Sweden, Maine and Chatham, NH. Our schools offer students the opportunity to learn in a safe, supportive environment surrounded by some of New England's most beautiful natural landscapes. MSAD72 serves approximately 600 students in grades K–8 through three schools: Brownfield Denmark Elementary School, The Molly Ockett School, and New Suncook Elementary School. General Responsibilities Include Managing the school food service program in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements. Overseeing the receiving, storing, handling, preparing, and serving of food according to established specifications and procedures. Providing leadership to the kitchen staff and monitoring adherence to service and quality standards, as well as overseeing day-to-day operations. Assuring that sanitation and safety standards in all phases of the school food service operations meet established standards. Supervising food service workers, including training, scheduling, and work assignments. Developing menus that comply with nutrition objectives and support operational goals of the school nutrition program. Promoting and expanding the food service program. The Ideal Candidate Will Have prior successful experience in food service. Have experience in menu planning, food purchasing, and food preparation. Have strong communication skills and be able to communicate with staff, parents, vendors, and students in a professional, polite, and courteous manner. Be motivated, goal orientated, and dependable. Be a team player and work cooperatively to develop relationships to support healthy habits for all. Have Serve Safe Certification and meet USDA Professional Standards requirements for a School Nutrition Program Director. Have a current Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) from Maine Department of Education. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr