Director of School Nutrition

Lumpkin County School System•Dahlonega, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Lumpkin County Schools is now accepting applications for the position of Director of School Nutrition, with an anticipated start date of January or February 2027. This role involves supervising the School Nutrition Program and staff, ensuring compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations governing food preparation, serving, and storage. The Director is accountable for the administration of the fiscal budget, procurement, equipment, supplies, and safety standards. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, controlling, and directing system-wide food service operations and programs, developing and implementing menus, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. The position requires effective utilization of system technologies, participation in professional development, and providing in-service training for staff. The Director must operate programs in accordance with federal/state guidelines and local Board of Education regulations and policies, and resolve personnel issues professionally. Lumpkin County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or handicap/disability in educational programs, activities and employment. LCSS requires a criminal records check on all employees and participates in EVerify.

Requirements

Must hold a Georgia Clear Renewable School Nutrition Director certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, (Master's Degree or higher), or be issued an Induction Certificate (Bachelor's Degree or higher) and convert to a Clear Renewable certificate (Master's Degree or higher) within 3 years

Responsibilities

Supervise the School Nutrition Program and staff
Communicate effectively with Central Office staff, administrators, employees, students, parents, teachers, vendors and community members
Ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations governing food preparation, serving and storage
Accountable for the administration of the fiscal budget, procurement, equipment, supplies and safety standards
Plan, organize, control and direct system wide food service operations and programs; develop and implement menus, goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to system food service programs
Effectively utilize system technologies
Participate in professional conferences, in-service sessions, and other trainings to keep abreast of current practices
Provide in-service and training for all staff in compliance with professional standards
Operate the programs in accordance with federal/state guidelines and local Board of Education regulations and policies
Resolve personnel issues while maintaining professional demeanor