Assistant Director, School Nutrition Operations & Compliance

Maschio's Food Service Inc.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maschio's Food Services Inc. is seeking an Assistant Director to lead and support the K–12 school nutrition program in a district setting.

The role collaborates with the Director and district leadership to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient meal operations aligned with NSLP requirements and state standards. The position emphasizes nutrition program oversight, menu planning, staff development, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Foodservice Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in nutrition management, preferably within a school nutrition foodservice environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USDA school meal requirements, nutrition standards, menu planning, and meal pattern requirements.
• Ability to lead, coach, train, and develop foodservice employees.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or foodservice management, point-of-sale, inventory, menu planning, or related software.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in the daily administration and operation of the district's K–12 school nutrition program.
• Ensure meal programs operate in accordance with NSLP, SBP, state, and district requirements.
• Apply nutrition management principles to menu planning, meal production, portion control, nutrient requirements, and dietary considerations.
• Monitor implementation of approved menus and standardized recipes across school locations.
• Support the development and implementation of nutrition education and wellness initiatives as appropriate.
• Assist with maintaining accurate nutrition, menu, production, and program documentation.
• Assist with menu development, menu analysis, recipe standardization, and production planning.
• Review menus and recipes for compliance with USDA meal pattern and nutrition requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Foodservice Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Foodservice management software

POS systems

Inventory management

Job description

Maschio's Food Services Inc. is seeking an Assistant Director to lead and support the K–12 school nutrition program in a district setting.

The role collaborates with the Director and district leadership to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient meal operations aligned with NSLP requirements and state standards. The position emphasizes nutrition program oversight, menu planning, staff development, and operational excellence.