Director of Food Service at St. Helena Unified School District
About the Employer
Our vision is to provide an engaging and dynamic learning environment that inspires a passion for learning and prepares every student to adapt and thrive as a responsible citizen in a rapidly changing world. Our mission is to provide academic rigor, within a safe and supportive learning environment where students can explore their creativity, collaboratively problem solve, and fully develop as resilient, caring and responsible individuals, learners and citizens.
Job Summary
Job Summary
St. Helena Unified School District is accepting applications for a full time Director of Food Service. The Director of Food Service serves as department head to a labor-intensive nutrition and food service function providing service to all sites in the District using a central kitchen and satellite operations at school sites. This is a classified management position. General Duties: Plans, manages and participates in the activities and operations of the Food Services department including the leadership over catering, site cafeterias, and staff, purchasing of food products and supplies, inventory control, budget administration, nutrition, menu management, and meal distribution. The Director position requires professional training in institutional nutrition and meal service.
Requirements / Qualifications
The additional items are required and MUST be submitted with your application. Cover Letter Resume Three letters of recommendation (letters must be dated and not older than 2023) Attach all Certificates if any (i.e. Food Handler, Safety/Sanitation Course) NOTE: Applications submitted without the required materials stated by the deadline will not move forward for paper screening. Qualifications: BA in Food Service Management, diet and nutrition or similar discipline and 2 years in an institutional or commercial food production and service environment is ideal or AA degree plus industry sponsored training programs and 4 years of experience is acceptable. Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred. Full family health coverage, employee dental, vision and life
St. Helena Unified School District affords all persons, regardless of their disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 422.55 of the Penal Code, equal rights and opportunities in the educational institutions of the district.
Requirements / Qualifications
The additional items are required and MUST be submitted with your application. Cover Letter Resume Three letters of recommendation (letters must be dated and not older than 2023) Attach all Certificates if any (i.e. Food Handler, Safety/Sanitation Course) NOTE: Applications submitted without the required materials stated by the deadline will not move forward for paper screening. Qualifications: BA in Food Service Management, diet and nutrition or similar discipline and 2 years in an institutional or commercial food production and service environment is ideal or AA degree plus industry sponsored training programs and 4 years of experience is acceptable. Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred. Full family health coverage, employee dental, vision and life
St. Helena Unified School District affords all persons, regardless of their disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 422.55 of the Penal Code, equal rights and opportunities in the educational institutions of the district.
Comments and Other Information
Fingerprint and TB clearance will be required as conditions of employment
The filling of this position is contingent on-board approval
You will only be contacted by telephone if selected for an interview
Completion of mandated reporter training will be required
The District will conduct reference checks involving listed, unlisted, current and past individuals familiar with the candidate’s professional history. Top candidates may be asked for the names and contact information of additional references. A private investigation firm may conduct a professional background investigation for the top candidate(s). This may include a criminal background check, Megan’s Law check, and Department of Motor Vehicles check.
Comments and Other Information
Fingerprint and TB clearance will be required as conditions of employment
The filling of this position is contingent on-board approval
You will only be contacted by telephone if selected for an interview
Completion of mandated reporter training will be required
The District will conduct reference checks involving listed, unlisted, current and past individuals familiar with the candidate’s professional history. Top candidates may be asked for the names and contact information of additional references. A private investigation firm may conduct a professional background investigation for the top candidate(s). This may include a criminal background check, Megan’s Law check, and Department of Motor Vehicles check.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
5/19/2025
Contact
Melissa Hansen
707-967-2785
707-967-2785
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$104,324 - $115,156 Annually
$104,324 - $115,156 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
+ $1200 yearly car allowance
Length of Work Year
208 days
Employment Type
Full Time