Assistant Director of School Nutrition

Onslow County Public Schools; Jacksonville (NC); Presencial; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Onslow County Public Schools in Jacksonville, NC is seeking an Assistant Director of School Nutrition Services to lead the district's nutrition program, ensuring high-quality meals and adherence to USDA guidelines. The position reports to the Director of School Nutrition Services and requires a four-year degree and significant management experience.

The role includes overseeing food systems, procurement, budgeting, staff training, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Qualificações

• Four-year degree in foods and nutrition or related field with at least five years in food services.
• Two years of experience at management/administrative level.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in recommendations and placement of personnel.
• Assist in budget management.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the district’s procurement plan.
• Assist in establishing policies for quality and quantity control.
• Provide leadership in developing recipes following USDA guidelines.
• Ensure daily production records are completed in each school.
• Help ensure free/reduced meals program complies with civil rights.
• Ensure compliance with Federal/state/local regulations.
• Assist with evaluating facility and equipment needs.
• Develop social marketing plans with stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Food systems

Nutrition basics

Regulatory knowledge

Budget management

Procurement

Personnel mgmt

Adult learning

Training programs

Communication

Relationship building

Formação académica

Bachelors in foods and nutrition or related field

5+ years in food services; 2+ years in management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Assistant Director of School Nutrition

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Job Details

Job ID: 5357484

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 29, 2025 7:02 PM (UTC)

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Director of School Nutrition Services REPORTS TO: Director of School Nutrition Services BEGINNING DATE: Open Until Filled

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Thorough knowledge of food systems management, including the purchasing, receiving, storage, preparation and service of meals to students
• Thorough knowledge of the principals of optimal nutrition as applied to students
• Thorough knowledge of Federal and State regulations, policies of the NC Department of Public Instruction/State Board of Education pertaining to the operation of the Child Nutrition Program and various nutritional, operational and financial procedures as prescribed by the US Department of Agriculture
• Considerable knowledge of fiscal control and the budget management practices
• Considerable knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations governing the procurement of food, supplies, equipment, technology and services in the Child Nutrition Program
• Considerable knowledge of personnel management practices
• Considerable knowledge of principals of adult learning
• Working knowledge of facility/equipment maintenance procedures
• Ability to develop and provide training programs for school nutrition personnel
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Degree from a four year college or university in foods and nutrition, dietetics, home economics, business administration, or related field with at least five years of experience in food services in a commercial or institutional setting
• Two years of experience at the management or administrative level
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months

SALARY: Pay Grade 68

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in recommendations of employment and placement of personnel.
• Assists in budget management.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of the district’s Child Nutrition Program procurement plan and ensures the plan is consistent with Federal, State, and local procurement regulations and policies.
• Assists in establishing, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures for quality standards and quantity control.
• Provides leadership in developing recipes following USDA guidelines.
• Ensures production records are completed accurately each day in each school within the district.
• Assists in ensuring the free/reduced price meal program is implemented and maintained in a manner that protects and preserves the civil rights of all students.
• Ensures compliance with Federal laws, State General Statutes, policies of NC State Board of Education and policies/priorities of the local Board of Education.
• Assists with evaluating and projecting the facility and equipment needs for the Child Nutrition Program.
• Develops social marketing plans to involve students, parents, school personnel and community partners in the district’s Child Nutrition Program.
• Maintains relationships with community agencies and collaborates to achieve mutual goals.
• Performs any other work assignments as designated by the School Nutrition Director for Auxiliary Services.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

EOE

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Administration > Food Services

Contact Information

• CJ Korenek
• 200 Broadhurst Road
• Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540-3551
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]