Director of Nutrition Services
About The Position
Purpose The Director of Nutrition Services develops, implements, and maintains the district’s food and nutrition programs, including administering health and safety standards and verifying nutritional requirements; and directing program operations including planning, staffing, budgeting and complying with established requirements. Qualifications Demonstrate experience managing budgets, personnel, and operational programs Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to school nutrition services Ability to analyze data, apply regulations, and exercise independent judgment Proficiency with standard office technology and relevant software applications Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Education Bachelors degree in job-related area; AND State-recognized certificate for school nutrition directors OR at least two years of relevant school nutrition program experience required Experience Job-related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility required Clearance Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance Certifications and Licensing State-recognized certificate for school nutrition directors preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities Plan, direct, and oversee all district nutrition services operations to ensure compliance, efficiency, and service quality Develop, implement, and enforce department rules, procedures, and sanitation standards Ensure compliance with federal and state child nutrition programs, including Free and Reduced Meal programs Monitor and manage departmental budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting Supervise, evaluate, and support nutrition services staff to maintain effective operations Conduct inspections of kitchens and cafeterias to ensure health, safety, and sanitation standards Collaborate with internal staff, external agencies, auditors, and community partners Research and recommend products, contracts, and process improvements Prepare and present reports, budget information, formal bid processes, and program updates to stakeholders Represent the district in meetings, trainings, and workshops related to nutrition services Maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities Physical Requirements Ability to lift, carry, push, and/pull up to 40lb Frequent sitting (70%), some walking (15%) and some standing (15%) Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office and kitchen equipment Ability to communicate effectively and visually assess work environments Work Environment Work performed in office and school food service environments, including kitchens and cafeterias Exposure to typical noise levels, kitchen equipment, and sanitation materials Travel between district sites required
Requirements
- Demonstrate experience managing budgets, personnel, and operational programs
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to school nutrition services
- Ability to analyze data, apply regulations, and exercise independent judgment
- Proficiency with standard office technology and relevant software applications
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Bachelors degree in job-related area; AND State-recognized certificate for school nutrition directors OR at least two years of relevant school nutrition program experience required
- Job-related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility required
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and/pull up to 40lb
- Frequent sitting (70%), some walking (15%) and some standing (15%)
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office and kitchen equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively and visually assess work environments
Nice To Haves
- State-recognized certificate for school nutrition directors preferred
Responsibilities
- Plan, direct, and oversee all district nutrition services operations to ensure compliance, efficiency, and service quality
- Develop, implement, and enforce department rules, procedures, and sanitation standards
- Ensure compliance with federal and state child nutrition programs, including Free and Reduced Meal programs
- Monitor and manage departmental budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting
- Supervise, evaluate, and support nutrition services staff to maintain effective operations
- Conduct inspections of kitchens and cafeterias to ensure health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Collaborate with internal staff, external agencies, auditors, and community partners
- Research and recommend products, contracts, and process improvements
- Prepare and present reports, budget information, formal bid processes, and program updates to stakeholders
- Represent the district in meetings, trainings, and workshops related to nutrition services
- Maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
