Manager Child Nutrition

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC • Scottsdale, AZ

120d

About The Position

If you're passionate about child nutrition and enjoy helping others succeed, this flexible and impactful role might be for you. In this position, you’ll travel to school districts, train teams on menu planning and compliance, and ensure school meal programs meet federal and state requirements. Whether you come from school nutrition or general foodservice, this is a chance to lead with purpose, educate teams, and make meals better for kids across the country. This role provides training, coaching, and compliance support for school districts operating under managed food service programs. The position focuses on nutrition education, menu planning, and maintaining compliance with USDA and state regulations. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and confident in presenting to diverse teams. Travel is required approximately 40–50% of the year. Seeking candidates who are preferably in Colorado or Texas.

Requirements

• Experience in school nutrition or foodservice strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field preferred (RDN highly desired)
• Strong training and presentation skills
• Knowledge of federal and state child nutrition programs a plus
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the year
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to manage own travel logistics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to thrive in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training to teams at all levels on menu planning, nutrition, and compliance
• Create user-friendly training materials, manuals, and handouts to support education initiatives
• Stay current on federal, state, and company standards and ensure operational alignment
• Provide menu development support and guidance as needed
• Maintain and update menu planning software and nutrition databases
• Communicate regulatory information and company standards to internal and external audiences
• Provide hands-on support during Administrative Reviews and compliance assessments
• Develop creative solutions to overcome challenges in operations and compliance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments to maintain best practices
• Travel to school districts regularly to conduct training and site support
• Complete other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree