Assistant Director of Nutrition Services

Sartell-St; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sartell-St. Stephen School District is seeking an Assistant Director of Nutrition Services to support the Director in leading district-wide nutrition operations.

This role provides onsite leadership for kitchens, drives recipe development, and ensures high standards of food safety and regulatory compliance across programs. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Nutrition/Culinary or related field, with Registered Dietitian preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Culinary or related field.
• Registered Dietitian certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work onsite in multiple kitchens.
• Experience in school nutrition or food services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides onsite leadership and supervision of kitchens and staff.
• Leads recipe development, testing, and menu implementation.
• Manages district-wide dietary needs program following USDA requirements.
• Develops and enforces department policies, procedures, and food safety practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal & written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Culinary or related

Registered Dietitian preferred

Job description

Assistant Director of Nutrition Services JobID: 3445

• Position Type: Administration/ Director
• Date Posted: 9/14/2026
• Location: District Service Center

The Sartell-St. Stephen School District is currently seeking applicants to fill the role of Assistant Director of Nutrition Services. The Assistant Director of Nutrition Services assists the Director of Nutrition Services in the leadership, supervision, training, and management of district-wide nutrition services operations and staff. The position provides active, onsite leadership and oversight of kitchens to ensure efficient daily operations, high-quality meal service, food safety, regulatory compliance, and consistent implementation of department procedures. The Assistant Director also plays a key role in recipe development and menu implementation, staff training and development, and continuous improvement of nutrition services programs. The position also assists in assuring compliance with local, state and federal laws/regulations in the operation of the district Child Nutrition Programs and other duties as assigned.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Provides onsite leadership, management, and supervision of assigned kitchens and personnel.
• Leads recipe development, testing, and menu implementation.
• Manages and coordinates the district's special dietary needs program in accordance with USDA requirements and district procedures.
• Develops, implements, and monitors department policies, procedures, and food safety practices.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will hold an Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Culinary or similar degree; Registered Dietitian preferred.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience working in a school nutrition or food servicesetting
• Department of Health Food Manager Certification*
• Strong written and verbalcommunication skills
• Previous experience working with children is strongly desired
• Basic computer skills
• Valid driver's license

*Required certifications within first 6 months of employment

Work Year

This is an 8 hour/day, 222 days per year position (approx. 11 months)

Pay and Benefits

$56,000 - $62,000 - Commensurate with education and experience