Job Title: Director of School Nutrition Services

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director of Auxiliary Services

Pay Grade: AP 5

Dept./School: School Nutrition

Date Revised:  2/20/25

Annual Work Days: 226

Fund: Special Revenue/240

Primary Purpose:  Direct and manage the School Nutrition Services program and supervise district food service operations. Plan and implement programs that meet regulatory and nutritional requirements for students, promote development of sound nutritional practices, and maintain a safe and sanitary environment.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics, home economics, or food service management

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of menu planning, food purchasing, and preparation of foods in food service environment

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to coordinate district function

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Five years experience in food service management

Three years experience in food service environment

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

School Nutrition Operations

1. Direct and manage the district's school nutrition programs.
2. Develop menus meeting established nutritional requirements for students.
3. Work cooperatively with campus principals to create lunch schedules and resolve personnel issues.
4. Establish a direct process of providing free and reduced lunch applications following United States Department of Agriculture and Texas Education Agency guidelines for meal eligibility and reimbursement of federal funds.
5. Develop and maintain written procedures for all school nutrition operations.

Budget and Inventory

1. Develop and administer a budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
2. Work cooperatively to develop and implement a cost-effective and efficient food procurement and inventory system meeting both federal and Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards.
3. Assist with the evaluation of formal bids and make recommendations for the awarding of contracts for school board approval.
4. Approve and forward invoices and purchase orders for the school nutrition department to the accounting department.
5. Develop and implement inventory and stock control programs for equipment and supplies and recommend replacement and disposal of obsolete equipment as necessary.

Policy, Reports, and Law

1. Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
2. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
3. Ensure employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process school nutrition payroll is delivered in a timely manner.
4. Complete minimum annual continuing education requirements.

Personnel Management

1. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
2. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for school nutrition department positions.
3. Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operation in the food service area.

Safety

1. Ensure measures are in place and operating to protect food, supplies, and equipment in school cafeterias, lunchrooms, and warehouses.
2. Maintain safety standards conforming with federal, state, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.
3. Organize and conduct training programs to promote safe food handling and a safe work environment.

Other

1. Plan, implement, and oversee vending, catering, and concession stand operations within the school district.
2. Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate performance of cafeteria managers and support staff assigned to the area of school nutrition.

General Employee Requirements:

• Quality of Work – complete assignments meeting quality standards, to include accuracy, neatness, thoroughness and adherence to standards and safety rules.       
• Quantity of Work – demonstrate the ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously, perform work in a productive and timely manner, and meet work schedules.      
• Work Habits – display a positive, cooperative attitude toward work assignments, working diligently to accomplish tasks assigned.        
• Communication – communicate in a positive manner with others, to include listening and responding appropriately, expressing ideas orally and in writing in a manner that helps build a positive climate for the organization.        
• Dependability – adhere to time frames, monitor projects and exercise follow-through, be on time for meetings and appointments, and respond appropriately to instructions and procedures.   
• Cooperation – work well with co-workers and supervisors as a contributing team member, demonstrate consideration of and maintain rapport with others, and help others willingly. 
• Initiative – seek and assume greater responsibility, monitor projects independently as required, and follow through appropriately.        
• Adaptability – adjust well to any change in duties, procedures, supervisors or work environment, accept new ideas and approaches to work, and respond appropriately to constructive criticism and suggestions for work improvement.        
• Judgment – effectively analyze problems, determine appropriate action for solutions, and use logical thinking to exhibit timely and decisive action.        
• Attendance – attend work on a consistent basis, taking care to consider the use and number of absences in accordance with policy so that the organization is not negatively impacted. 
• Punctuality – arrive to work and depart from work according to department and district requirements        

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; district vehicle

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

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The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Salary : $85,122 - $115,760