Director of School Nutrition & Wellness

Somerville School District; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools seeks a Director of Food & Nutrition Services to lead district-wide meal programs, ensuring high-quality, nutritious meals and culturally responsive options for students. You will oversee procurement, staffing, safety, and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement across all sites.

The role reports to the Chief Strategy & Operations Officer, with responsibilities for budget, equipment, and community partnerships, and offers a starting salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, food service management, business administration, public administration, hospitality management, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in food service or related operations.
• Experience supervising large-scale or multi-site food production and service operations.
• Knowledge of USDA school nutrition programs and applicable regulations is preferred.
• Current food protection/safety certifications or ability to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Administer the district's school meal programs, including breakfast and lunch, afterschool and summer meals.
• Develop, implement, and improve menus meeting nutritional standards and culture-aware needs.
• Oversee food production, distribution, and service systems across all district schools.
• Lead purchasing, procurement, inventory, vendor management, and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with USDA and state requirements; lead audits and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Financial analysis

Communication

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, food service management, business administration, public administration, hospitality management, or a related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Somerville Public Schools seeks a Director of Food & Nutrition Services to lead district-wide meal programs, ensuring high-quality, nutritious meals and culturally responsive options for students. You will oversee procurement, staffing, safety, and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement across all sites.

The role reports to the Chief Strategy & Operations Officer, with responsibilities for budget, equipment, and community partnerships, and offers a starting salary