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Job Opening Information Director of School Lunch

Job Number
211
Application Deadline
6/5/2026
Position Start Date
7/1/2026

Position Title
Director of School Lunch
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Salary/Pay Scale
$85,000 - $99,000 annually, based on experience
Job Description

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

POSTING #: 211

 

DATE OF POSTING:

May 29, 2026

POSITION:

Director of School Lunch

 

 

Full-Time, 12-Month Provisional*

 

 

*The position is contingent upon taking, passing and being reachable on the Civil Service examination that corresponds to this position.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

ASSIGNMENT:

July 1, 2026

District

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Superintendent for Business

REQUIREMENTS:

Must meet Civil Service Requirements

A.

Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, or a closely related field and two (2) years of food service experience in an institutional setting, one (1) year of which have been in a leader capacity; OR

B.

Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with an Associate’s degree in food related service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, or a closely related field and four (4) years of food service experience in an institutional setting, one (1) year of which have been in a leader capacity

C.

Candidate must possess a valid New York State Drivers’ License at the time of appointment and shall maintain such throughout the duration of employment in the title.

Typical Work Activities: (Illustrative only)

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Directs the operation of the school lunch program for the school district;

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Services as technical advisor to the school administration in the formulation of policies, procedures and plans for the operation of the school lunch program and carries out the established policies;

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Coordinates the purchase of foods, supplies and equipment for the school district;

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Assists school district in the execution of the school lunch program budget for current long-range expenditures and advises the administration on capital outlay for equipment;

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Participate in procurement of contracted and/or BOCES school lunch services and is responsible for quality control and contractual performance;

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Establish accounting procedures and maintains records necessary for sound financial control;

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Prepares and analyzes reports relating to school lunch program activities;

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Consults with individuals and groups in the school and community and provides information which will contribute to a better understanding of the program;

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Does related work as required

SALARY:

$85,000 – $99,000 annually, commensurate with experience

CLOSING DATE:

June 5, 2026

In accordance with SAVE Legislation

fingerprint supported criminal background check required for selected applicant.

 

The Troy City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, disability or marital status in employment or any of the educational programs and activities that it offers or operates.  We seek and encourage an ethnically and culturally diverse pool of candidates to seek employment with the District when job openings occur.  

Civil Service Title
Director of School Lunch
Job Category
Administrative
Job Location
District Wide

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