Director - Operations, Menu Planning & Procurement (Food & Nutrition)

• Assists with the development of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) strategic plan, operational goals and performance metrics. Monitors implementation of strategic plan and provides reports to various stakeholders on department's progress towards outcomes and strategic initiatives.
• Works directly with Director - Accountability & Training and various stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective program operations for all USDA child nutrition programs. Ensures program compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Leads assigned teams in the development, design, review, implementation and periodic evaluation of project plans, budget implications, and strategies required to meet deadlines.
• Develops procurement strategies to maximize supply chain transparency, inventory management, control measures, and departmental goals. Collaborates to develop and implement guidance, training, recommendations, and corrective action plans for identified data-driven goals and concerns.
• Ensures the provision of quality products and services throughout the lifecycle of assigned projects.
• Develops goals and priorities for sanitation, food safety, quality of food, customer service, department brand, operational growth, and increasing student meal participation.
• Participates in annual/ongoing training and education initiatives as required by the USDA and evolving department standards.
• Oversees management of menu planning, menu development, ordering, commodities, and procurement of all related capital equipment and fixed assets.
• Monitors food budget, food purchase orders, expenditures to ensure compliance and appropriate financial management.
• Develops recommendations and standards for the operation of quality food service programs. Ensure changes are implemented in compliance with recommendations and program requirements.
• Participates in professional organizations at the local, state and national level.
• Keeps abreast of ongoing and new program development. Reviews new research studies and reports and evaluate findings. Recommends changes or modifications to improve existing operations.
• Confers and advises staff on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities, and methods.
• Oversees management of school-based operations to include personnel, staff development programs, work schedules, training needs, and staff coverage.
• Ensures appropriate food preparation, food safety, food programming, facility and equipment management, food handling and storage regulations.
• Develop performance metrics to track school-based operational functions. Provide reports and recommendations to increase performance at sites.
• Establishes and maintains vendor relationships, school site relationships, and warehouse relationships to ensure effective food service programming at all sites.
• Oversees the application of food service principles, production, and staffing evaluations. Develops corrective actions plans for identified concerns.
• Collaborates with regional managers and district office leadership team to ensure effective management and implementation of standard operating procedures, menu adherence, corrective action implementation, food services equipment and supplies.
• Oversees the procurement of products, supplies, and equipment. Strategize to provide contingency plans when budget constraints impact procurement of required items.
• Provides overall leadership in supporting department's purpose and vision.
• Provides supervision, mentoring, professional growth and development opportunities to assigned staff in accordance with City Schools Board Policy.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Food Services Management, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Institutional Management, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field. Master's degree preferred. Ten years of experience in leading USDA child nutrition programs can substitute for the degree requirement.
• Five years related supervisory/administrative/leadership experience.
• Experience in managing professional and support staff and in preparing and managing budgets.
• Knowledge of the procedures, policies, practices and methods of food service operation, especially as related to the implementation of USDA child nutrition programs.
• Demonstrates the ability to synthesize complex systems, develop work plans for performance improvement and monitor implementation to drive operational process improvement.
• Maintains ServSafe Manager certification.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations regarding food services nutritional standards, dietary guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of facility designs, food and equipment specification, warehouse and central production facility operation, profit and loss analysis and procurement procedures.
• Knowledge of the preparation and administration of budgets and reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to make effective presentations.
• Interpersonal skills that ensure effective teambuilding.
• Ability to coordinate and ensure effective oversight of the work of employees in multiple locations.
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of technical computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook or comparable software.

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

The above is intended to describe the essential content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements related to the essential functions of the position.

This position is affiliated with the City Union of Baltimore (CUB) bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.

In accordance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($115,446 - $147,460).