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Denver Public Schools · 1 day ago

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$125K/yr - $153K/yr

7+ years exp

Denver Public Schools is seeking an Executive Director for Enterprise Management to provide leadership across various functions including food and nutrition services. The role involves establishing strategic goals, overseeing operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations while promoting quality food access for students.

Primary/Secondary Education

Responsibilities

Oversees budget, personnel, operations, policy and procedures for food services, warehousing/distribution, vending programs, meeting all applicable regulations and customer service standards

Evaluates data and analytics related to the operation to ensure adherence to budget and staffing related to meal participation, student enrollment, etc

Directs, organizes and controls the preparation and service of student meals, purchasing and inventory of food, materials, supplies and equipment; administers the National School Lunch, Breakfast and After School Snack programs

Oversees and directs farm to school activities and establishes the direction and strategy for the food services production greenhouse

Develops and monitors budgets and grants, evaluating and creating school profit and loss statements and implementing measures to increase profitability; develops procedures and supervises activities required to qualify for claiming, collecting, recording, and controlling food service revenues; Estimates the cost of new and replacement equipment, contributes expertise to remodeling or installation of new kitchens, evaluates quantities of perishable and staple foods consumed; prepares, with coordination from the Purchasing Department, food bid specifications

Reviews the annual financial report for State School Lunch Division and the Federal Child Nutrition Program; Reviews and approves all reports submitted to the Colorado Department of Education

Oversees receiving and bar coding all new school assets, moving serviceable assets between buildings, tracking assets and oversees the annual general inventory process

Establishes, develops and maintains effective working relationships with multiple bargaining units, business representatives, industry and government

Establishes units of study and directs training of food services employees in scratch cooking, sanitary practices, correct serving procedures, and general food service policies

Directs, plans and conducts an annual review of food services operations, ensuring food services policies and procedures, including health and safety, comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations; conducts random and scheduled audits to determine if food services operations are conducted properly and reports are an accurate representation of existing operations; recommends to leadership, as necessary, corrections or improvements to food services policies and procedures

Directs maintenance of quality control over foods received for warehousing by regularly testing for quality and acceptability under established standards; ensures compliance of all District, local, state and federal regulations related to food services, safety and sanitation

Oversees and directs Enterprise Management senior leaders, including their performance evaluations, goal setting, coaching, and ongoing development plans

Qualification

Food service managementBudget managementLeadership experienceData analysisVendor negotiationCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Seven (7) to ten (10) plus years of Director or above leadership experience within a major food service operation, preferably within a school district

Demonstrated experience monitoring and accurately forecasting food services activities, marketing and merchandising, conducting compliance, financial and contractual audits or investigations, and negotiating with vendors and contractors

Valid Colorado Driver's License, appropriate insurance coverage and acceptable driving record for the past three years

Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education

Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us

Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position

Preferred

Master's Degree preferred

Benefits

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Company

Denver Public Schools

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The mission of Denver Public Schools is to provide all students the opportunity to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing citizens in our diverse society.

Founded in 1902

Denver, Colorado, USA

10001+ employees