Director of Community Nutrition & Emergency Meal Programs

The San Antonio Food Bank INC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Antonio Food Bank INC. is seeking a mission-driven Director of Nutrition, Culinary & Meal Programs to lead meal production and program operations across the Mays Culinary Center, Haven for Hope, and New Braunfels facilities.

You will oversee budgets, staff, and contracts, aligning menus with nutritional guidelines and cost targets. Responsibilities include directing CACFP, SFSP, NSLP/SBP programs, coordinating disaster feeding, and collaborating with healthcare partners to expand

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field required.
• 7+ years in food service management and USDA child nutrition programs.
• Experience leading multi-site food production and managing budgets or P&Ls.
• Proven ability to supervise and coach staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead meal production and operations across multiple kitchens and programs.
• Set department goals, KPIs, and manage budgets and pricing.
• Hire, coach, and evaluate staff across three kitchens; supervise ~40 positions.
• Ensure compliance with USDA/TDA rules and regulatory audits.
• Plan medically tailored meals and emergency feeding in disaster events.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

USDA meal programs knowledge

Communication

Staff development

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, food service management, business, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The San Antonio Food Bank INC. is seeking a mission-driven Director of Nutrition, Culinary & Meal Programs to lead meal production and program operations across the Mays Culinary Center, Haven for Hope, and New Braunfels facilities.

You will oversee budgets, staff, and contracts, aligning menus with nutritional guidelines and cost targets. Responsibilities include directing CACFP, SFSP, NSLP/SBP programs, coordinating disaster feeding, and collaborating with healthcare partners to expand