Director of Child Nutrition
About The Position
The Director of Child Nutrition Services directs all functions of the district's Child Nutrition program, including menu planning, food production and service, procurement, and compliance with federal and state school nutrition requirements. The Director serves as the district's authorized representative for the National School Lunch Program and related child nutrition programs, develops and administers the Child Nutrition budget, and leads the department's management team. The Director assures the production and service of quality, fresh, wholesome, and nutritious foods that students will accept, in support of the district's mission.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, food service management, hospitality or restaurant administration, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible related experience totaling four (4) years
- Seven (7) years of experience in food service or child nutrition operations
- Experience supervising a food service or child nutrition management team required
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification required within six (6) months of hire
- Valid Driver's License
- Working knowledge of the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and related federal child nutrition programs, including meal pattern requirements and reimbursement rules
- Working knowledge of federal procurement requirements applicable to child nutrition programs, including competitive procurement methods, Buy American, and debarment and suspension screening
- Knowledge of USDA Foods entitlement, ordering, and inventory management
- Knowledge of HACCP principles and state and local health department food safety requirements
- Knowledge of free and reduced price eligibility determination, verification, and confidentiality requirements
- Ability to develop and manage a departmental budget, monitor food and labor cost, and maintain the program within available revenue
- Ability to plan menus that meet federal meal patterns while accounting for student acceptance, cost, and production capacity
- Ability to prepare for and respond to state Administrative Reviews and to develop and carry out corrective action
- Ability to lead, develop, and evaluate a management team across multiple sites
- Ability to communicate clearly with principals, families, vendors, state agency staff, and the public
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred
- Experience administering federally funded child nutrition programs preferred
- Experience in a school district or other public sector food service operation preferred
- Registered Dietitian, School Nutrition Specialist (SNS), or equivalent professional credential preferred
Responsibilities
- Child Nutrition program administration and federal compliance
- Menu planning and food production standards
- Procurement and USDA commodity management
- Department budget and financial management
- Food safety and sanitation
- Management team leadership and staff development
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits packages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
