Director of Child Nutrition (2026/2027) 1.0 FTE #2193

Livermore Valley Joint Unified Schools • Livermore, CA

4d • $170,062 - $201,979 • Onsite

About The Position

Under administrative direction, this role plans, organizes, and directs the district child nutrition services program with fiscal responsibility, trains personnel, and performs related duties. The Director ensures the program operates in conformance with Federal and State regulations and school district policies, manages the annual budget, implements cost control measures, and establishes policies for meal programs. This position also oversees student eligibility determination, manages food service software and technology, handles procurement and contracts, collaborates with vendors and utility companies, monitors kitchen sites and staff, directs personnel selection and management, coordinates equipment maintenance, and assists in planning kitchen modifications. The role involves public information, community engagement, and policy development.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in institutional food management involving the planning and preparation of food in large quantity and involving the supervision of personnel.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major or concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field; or Bachelor’s degree in any academic major and at least five years of experience in management of School Nutrition Programs (SNPs).
• Possesses a valid California driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Current Food Safety certificate approved by the County Department of Health.
• Meet employment requirements as applicable with state, federal and local laws and Board Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations governing Child Nutrition programs
• Knowledge of California health code laws
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of managing and training of staff
• Knowledge of menu planning and principles of nutrition
• Knowledge of quantity food production including service, storage, sanitation, proper food handling and safety
• Knowledge of equipment and transportation
• Knowledge of budget, accounting, and cost control
• Ability to plan, organize, direct and supervise all phases of a food service operation for a large school district
• Ability to operate a financially sound program
• Ability to prepare balanced menus for students of varying ages
• Ability to buy large quantities of food economically
• Ability to select, train, and supervise personnel
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationship with those contacted during the course of the day.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the district Child Nutrition Service program in conformance with Federal and State regulations and school district policies during the regular school year and summer school.
• Direct the preparation and control of the annual budget for the Child Nutrition Fund 13, ensure efficient and economical operation of all Child Nutrition programs.
• Implement and supervise the preparation of cost control records; analyze financial and operating statements.
• Establish policies and procedures to implement federal free and reduced price meal program; and state universal meal program, including operation standards for efficient, sanitary and high quality programs.
• Direct the student eligibility determination process – including review and verification of applications; ensure district’s federal provision qualifications are up-to-date.
• Direct and manage the workings of food service management and point of sale software programs, public menu platform and child nutrition school site technology.
• Prepare specifications and manage contracts for purchase and renewal of bids and commodity processing agreements for purchase of food, supplies, equipment and transportation.
• Oversee work with food distributors, local vendors; and collaborate with utility companies establishing civic minded and environmentally conscious practices.
• Direct, monitor (and assist as necessary) the evaluation of kitchen sites and staff for conformance with established operating procedures for district, county health, state and federal guidelines.
• Direct the selection, assignment, transfer and retention of Child Nutrition personnel.
• Direct and monitor the workflow of all department staff, including but not limited to: budget preparation and control records, data processing entry and reporting to various accounting systems, receipt and disbursement of funds for all expenditures, and personnel and equipment management.
• Design and supervise the instruction and training of department personnel; evaluate probationary and annual performance of department personnel. Plan and conduct employee meetings for purposes of discussing and explaining policies and carrying out the vision of the department and district.
• Coordinate the maintenance, repair and replacement of department equipment and delivery vehicles.
• Assess needs, make recommendations, and assist in planning the design and/or modification of kitchens and equipment layout.
• Direct and assist in development of public information forums, including annual board reports and other information as requested.
• Meet with students, parents, teachers, principals and community groups regarding department matters.
• Accept opportunities to share in district policy development, bargaining unit negotiations and environmentally conscious initiatives.
• Assist with the planning of community service which utilizes kitchen facilities.
• Perform other related work as requested.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Benefits are provided by the District in accordance with the current agreement between the Livermore Management and Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director