Director of School Nutrition & Programs

Young World Physical Education; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee County School District in Canton, Georgia seeks a Director of School Nutrition to lead the Financial Management - School Nutrition division. The role directs operations, budgeting, compliance, and program quality to provide nutritious meals across schools.

The ideal candidate holds Georgia certification for School Nutrition Director, demonstrates strong leadership and collaboration with principals and vendors, and ensures safe, cost-effective meal services district-wide.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Georgia Clear Renewable School Nutrition Director certificate or Induction Certificate with plan to convert within 3 years.
• Degree in food and nutrition, business administration, food service management, dietetics, or related field.
• Supervisory experience in school nutrition, hospital dietetics or home economics teaching.

Responsibilities

• Establish goals for each School Nutrition Program in collaboration with school staff.
• Plan, develop and coordinate standards and policies for the School Nutrition Program.
• Supervise, evaluate and provide professional development for staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership ability

Budgeting

Relationship building

Organization

Education

Georgia Clear Renewable School Nutrition Director certificate

Induction Certificate (Bachelor’s)

Job description

Cherokee County School District in Canton, Georgia seeks a Director of School Nutrition to lead the Financial Management - School Nutrition division. The role directs operations, budgeting, compliance, and program quality to provide nutritious meals across schools.

The ideal candidate holds Georgia certification for School Nutrition Director, demonstrates strong leadership and collaboration with principals and vendors, and ensures safe, cost-effective meal services district-wide.