Director, Food Service Operations, Miami Dade County Schools

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

Job Posting Details

The application deadline is Friday, August 30, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. (EST). This is an MEP pay grade 21 position. Candidates need to contact Compensation Administration at 305-995-7043 or salinq@dadeschools.net for individual salary calculation. All application documents must be in SuccessFactors by the application deadline to be considered for an interview.

Required Documents

• Current Resume
• Two (2) Professional Letters ofRecommendation signed or electronic signature and dated within the last 12 months (one year) of the application. References must be from a person who can assess your ability as an administrator or your work ethic and character. Letters of recommendation must include the name, signature and contact information for the person completing the reference.
  
  

Administrative Questionnaire: Candidates must complete the Administrative Questionnaire in order to be considered for an interview. The Administrative Questionnaire is embedded in SuccessFactors and the three questions are as follows:

• Why are you applying for this position at this specific time?
• What specific skills, knowledge, and experiences do you have that will meet the needs of this particular position and worksite?
• If you are hired for this position, what will you do in the first 90 days that will have an impact on the department or school site and why?
  
  

Professional Certifications or Licenses: If a position requires a specific certification(s) or license in the minimum qualification requirements listed in the job description, please upload a copy of your current/active certificate or license to your candidate profile.

Performance Evaluations: Candidates selected for a final interview are required to have acceptable performance evaluations during the three years immediately preceding application for the position. You can upload these evaluations to your candidate profile.

Veteran’s Preference: If requesting veteran's preference, please check the appropriate box in SuccessFactors and attach form DD-214.

Conferred Transcripts with a Graduation Date: Current M-DCPS employees do not need to submit official transcripts if highest degree earned is on file in the Office of Personnel Records (305-995-7258). For external candidates, official transcripts will be required if you are recommended for the position. Your degree must be from an accredited university. If the position does not require a college degree, you are required to have at least a high school diploma. Candidates with academic training and degrees granted outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation report that includes a statement of degree equivalency from an accredited agency in the U.S.

Screening of Applications: Following the application deadline a screening committee will review the applications. Candidates will be notified of the screening results by email.

Oral Interview Assessment Categories: Candidates invited to an interview will be assessed in the following areas:

• Experience
• Job Knowledge
• Reasoning and Decision-Making Skills
• Ability to Present Ideas Effectively
• Ability to Communicate in Written Form
  
  

Candidates will be invited to complete a written essay prior to the Initial Interview. Candidates who are successful in the Initial Interview will be invited to a Final Interview. M-DCPS employees who are moved to a final interview will require a reference evaluation from their immediate supervisor. Our office will email form #3506 (reference evaluation) to the Supervisor.

Background Screening For The Selected Candidate (External Candidates)

Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.

https://www.hrdadeschools.net/personnelservices/

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jorge Rubio, District Director, Administrative/Professional Technical Staffing at 305-995-7247 or by email at jrubio@dadeschools.net .

Salary Min: $79,499.00

Salary Max: $145,835.00

Directs and oversees all food service site operations and student meal benefit applications. Plans, directs, manages and oversees districtwide school food service operations to ensure that program needs are identified, resourced, implemented, and supported. Responsible for oversight of compliance with all federal, state and local regulations and quality assurance of school meal programs. Major functions include analysis of site operations, oversight of district and department procedures, policy implementation, and student meal participation for effective and efficient program operations.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• The development and implementation of management systems, policies and procedures to measure and monitor school-site receipt, of food and non-food supplies, and labor allocations for effective operations.
• Responsible for development and analysis of statistical data reports in the areas of labor, inventory use and of food use, orders, inventory and costs, payroll distribution, sales, inventory, and student meal participation. Directs staff regarding implementation of required key performance indicators for the department.
• Develops and maintains compliance review reports and reporting systems for multi-location food service operations in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Directs the department and district policies, procedures, processing and management of family applications for federal meal benefits, verification and data matching for direct certifications.
• Serves as the department liaison to other school system functions and matters relating to food service operations of federal child nutrition programs.
• Recommends appropriate assignment of oversight and staffing for effective school food service operations and site performance.
• Coordinates responses to audit findings through the department.
• Conducts meetings with District and school site administrators for effective operational policies and procedures and compliance requirements for effective school food service programs.
• Performs other duties related to the general administrative responsibilities of the position.
  
  

Physical Requirements

This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoors and outdoors and requires frequent in-county travel.

Minimum Qualifications Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, Food Service Management, Public Health Management, Hospitality, Hotel and Restaurant Management or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive responsibility in school food service management and administrative experience or work experience in the food and nutrition operations section of a large school district, hospitality services or institutional food services management; or a certified registered dietician and minimum of four (4) years of progressive responsibility in school food service management and administrative experience.
• Valid Florida Drivers’ license.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
  
  

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer!