Assistant Director of Nutritional Services

Lower Merion School District is hiring an Assistant Director of Nutritional Services. The Assistant Director, with the Director of Nutritional Services, assists students in achieving their educational potential by providing nutritionally balanced meals in accordance with federal and state requirements. Assists in facilitating cooperation with education partners such as administrators, teachers, parents and students in implementing the district wellness policy. Maintains a cost-effective operation through effective supervision and food service personnel training.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in hiring, training and evaluation of employees
• Handle staff problems and concerns in a timely manner
• Effectively plan, organize, and supervise the workload of staff members, including daily staffing placements and substitutes
• Assist in preparing in-service training to reinforce work methods, sanitation and health standards
• Direct the work of food service managers and staff
• Monitor school cafeterias to assure measurements and offerings are in accordance with state, federal and district regulations