Child Nutrition Assistant Director

Little Rock School District; Little Rock (AR); Sur place; USD 57 000 - 99 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Little Rock School District seeks a Child Nutrition Assistant Director to support the Director in overseeing operations across multiple sites in Little Rock, AR. The role focuses on implementing policies for safe food handling and staff training across nutrition programs.

Ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of federal/state regulations, leadership capabilities, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition, Home Economics, Food Service Management, or closely related field.
• Minimum three years’ experience in school nutrition including three years in an operational admin/managerial capacity.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and staff management abilities.

Responsabilités

• Assist the Director to expand the feeding program and ensure budget compliance.
• Supervise monthly claims and meal accountability to maximize reimbursements.
• Train cafeteria managers in schedules, production standards, and safety practices.
• Coordinate USDA training programs and staff meetings for continuous improvement.

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Foods and Nutrition or closely related field

Outils

Microsoft Office

Newton POS

Description du poste

Child Nutrition Assistant Director

Little Rock School District CHILD NUTRITION - Little Rock, Arkansas

Job Details

Job ID: 5957995

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB GOAL: The Child Nutrition Assistant Director will work, under limited supervision, to assist in the operation of a multi-site child nutrition program to oversee the implementation of policies and programs to maintain the safe handling of food and provide training to employees on the unified method of food production and point of sale software. The selected candidate for this position will report to the Director of Child Nutrition and will assist in the supervision of school-based leaders and office staff, as assigned, and provide guidance and assistance to Child Nutrition staff as required. The successful individual will have a strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws with regards to Child Nutrition Program. In addition, the successful candidate will be a team player able to work independently, make accurate decisions, commit to quality and integrity, and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. This position requires monitoring and reviewing Child Nutrition Programs such as, but not limited to, the School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Afterschool Snack Program, At-Risk Supper Program, and Summer programs.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve (12) Month (240 days) contract - PAY807 - GRADE 120 - $57,062 to $99,149 plus benefits package. Reports to the Director of Child Nutrition. NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based on experience. FLSA: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Foods and Nutrition, Home Economics, Food Service Management, or closely related field from an accredited college or university required.
• Minimum three years’ experience in school nutrition including three years in an operational administrative/managerial capacity.
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing multiple campus food service facilities including conducting on-site reviews district-wide.
• Strongly skilled in staff management, team building, operations, projects, and budgets on a large scale. Exhibits positive leadership within the Child Nutrition Department and in dealing with all district staff, students, outside organizations, and the general public.
• Highly detail orientated; self-directed; able to work in a fast-paced environment; skills in problem-solving and decision making
• Strong oral and written communications skills; and an ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to produce routine reports and correspondence as needed, including monthly financial reports. Completes and submits required reports on dates due.
• Experience in computer operations, specifically Microsoft Office, and a strong operational knowledge of Child Nutrition accountability software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the Director to expand the feeding program; assuring compliance with program requirements, budget development, inventory management, staffing, and menu planning; review procedures followed at each site and recommend positive changes as appropriate.
2. Supervises and oversees the accuracy and integrity of the monthly claims and financial processes to ensure proper meal accountability, accurate meal counts, and maximum reimbursement compliance under federal Child Nutrition Program regulations.
3. Plans and performs daily activities to include processing and verification of meal applications in accordance with USDA eligibility guidelines while maintaining accurate and auditable records to ensure compliance with federal program requirements.
4. Conduct, with the CN Supervisor, training of cafeteria managers to develop work schedules and production standards, prepare quality meals and understand and use record-keeping and ordering systems in accordance with district policy; instruct, train, and assist employees in the proper handling of foods, correct use and care of equipment and in maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety.
5. Assists with on the job training on Newton point of sale software for newly hired employees to ensure optimum use of the meal accountability software and following established safety and health regulations.
6. Assists the Director with coordinating and supporting USDA required training programs, professional development initiatives, manager meetings, and staff meetings to ensure compliance, operational effectiveness, and continuous staff growth.
7. Supervise and update manuals for Manager training, food safety programs; including Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local food safety regulations and standards.
8. Monitors school food production/forecasting; checks for recipe and menu accuracy, sanitation and food safety, portion control, and production record accuracy.
9. Attends professional development and/or training in order to gain knowledge necessary to improve job skills and performance.
10. Responds to after-hours emergencies as needed.
11. Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.
12. Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stephanie Walker Hynes , Director of Child Nutrition
• CHILD NUTRITION
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]