Director of Child Nutrition

Lake Dallas Independent School District; Lake Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Dallas Independent School District invites applications for the Director of Child Nutrition. Lead the district’s child nutrition programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, sound nutrition practices, and safe, sanitary operation across facilities.

Responsibilities include menu development, scheduling, budgeting, and staff supervision, with strong emphasis on policy implementation and data interpretation to optimize meal programs for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition, dietetics, home and consumer sciences, food service management, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field.
• Eight hours of food safety training (completed not more than five years prior to employee’s start date or within 30 days of employee’s start date)
• Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage district’s child nutrition programs.
• Develop menus meeting nutritional requirements for students.
• Work with campus principals to create lunch schedules and resolve personnel issues.
• Establish and direct process of providing free and reduced lunch applications following USDA and TEA guidelines for meal eligibility and reimbursement of federal funds.
• Develop and maintain written procedures for all food service operations.

Skills

Menu planning

Food purchasing

Food service management

Budget management

Personnel management

Policy implementation

Data interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Food safety training (8 hours)

Texas driver’s license

Job description

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Director of Child Nutrition

Lake Dallas Independent School Child Nutrition Services - Lake Dallas, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board , and Lake Dallas Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5911490

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Child Nutrition Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Duty Days: 217

Dept./School: Child Nutrition Pay Grade: Admin/Prof Pay Step 03

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage the child nutrition operation of the district. Plan and implement programs meeting 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 food and nutrition, dietetics, home and consumer sciences, food service management, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field

Eight hours of food safety training (completed not more than five years prior to employee’s start date or within 30 days of employee’s start date)

Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

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

Ability to conduct on-site inspections of food service facilities districtwide

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

5 years experience in food service management

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Child Nutrition Operations

• Direct and manage district’s child nutrition programs.
• Develop menus meeting established nutritional requirements for students.
• Work cooperatively with campus principals to create lunch schedules and resolve personnel issues.
• Establish and 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.
• Develop and maintain written procedures for all food service operations.

Budget and Inventory

• Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
• 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.
• Assist with the evaluation of formal bids and make recommendations for the awarding of contracts for school board approval.
• Approve and forward invoices and purchase orders for food service department to accounting department.
• Develop and implement inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies and recommend replacement and disposal of obsolete equipment as necessary.

Policy, Reports, and Law

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

Personnel Management

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

Safety

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

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of child nutrition managers, supervisors, and support staff assigned to the child nutrition department.

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 districtwide travel

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

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Employee Signature: Date: __________________________

Supervisor Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: __________________________

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,251 to $102,285 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 104 Swisher Road
• Lake Dallas, Texas 75065
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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