Food Service Director

Job Description

Job Description

Teachers First is seeking a Food Service Director for The Gaming and Technology Academy of Saginaw!

The Gaming and Technology Academy of Saginaw (GATA) is opening in Fall 2026 and is seeking innovative, passionate educators who want to help build something different from the ground up. GATA is designed to be a highly engaging school where academics, technology, creativity, competition, and real-world learning come together through gamified systems, hands-on experiences, and strong relationships to prepare students for the future. Positions are being filled on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. Minimum 3 years supervisory experience.
3. Prior food service experience.
4. Familiar with PrideWare software.

NATURE OF THE POSITION:

Supervises the activities of the Food Service Program in accordance with local, state and federal mandates and Board policies. Prepares all required reports and reimbursement requests in connection with the Food Service Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:

The Food Service Director will:

1. Administer the national school lunch and breakfast programs in compliance with federal regulations, state board rules and Board policies.
2. Monitor the district food service budget and implement systems for financial management and control of program revenue and expenditures.
3. Plan, direct and evaluate the management of food service systems to ensure quality in distribution, storage, production, merchandising and service of food.
4. Assist in the development of policies for staffing and criteria for new positions; make recommendations for hiring of new employees and evaluate staff performance.
5. Plan, implement and evaluate a system for procurement, receiving, storage and distribution of food, equipment and supplies.
6. Identify program needs, establish program goals, monitor program activities and evaluate program effectiveness.
7. Administer a system for all phases of food service including food production, work simplification, staff work schedules, menu changes, special meals, equipment selection, use and care, inventory control, cash control and methods of cost containment.
8. Other professional responsibilities as assigned.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENT:

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment at the Academy.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires frequent standing and walking throughout the building and school grounds. Ability to stoop, crouch, kneel and bend. Occasionally lifts and carries materials or items weighing up to 20 pounds. Ability to use senses: sight, hearing, smell and touch. Ability to type; uses hand/eye coordination for typing and data entry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory criminal background check.