Director of School Nutrition & Wellness Programs

Columbia-Public-Schools; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Columbia Public School District is seeking a Director of Nutrition Services to lead the district’s child nutrition programs across 37 buildings, ensuring high-quality, federally compliant meals for 18,000+ students.

In this exempt, administrative role, you will direct operations, budgeting, menu planning, staff development, and compliance with health and safety standards, while advocating for student wellness and nutrition across the district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in food/nutrition, dietetics, or culinary arts.
• At least 5 years’ experience in food service or a related field.
• Must be Serv Safe Certified.
• Administrative experience in a school district is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for all food preparation, presentation, and distribution activities across the district’s child nutrition programs.
• Provide employment recommendations, and employee scheduling, supervision, training and evaluation of Nutrition Services staff.
• Oversee the procurement of supplies and equipment.
• Provide guidance for all menu planning, recipes and nutritional analysis of all district child nutrition menus.
• Responsible for maintenance of all records and reports required by local, state and federal agencies.
• Coordinate with building administrators to optimize kitchen and cafeteria logistics.
• Enforce rigorous sanitation and health standards across all kitchens, ensuring compliance with health regulations and HACCP protocols.
• Maintain inventory of food, supplies and equipment.
• Oversee equipment replacement and repairs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food/nutrition, dietetics, or culinary arts

Job description

The Columbia Public School District is seeking a Director of Nutrition Services to lead the district’s child nutrition programs across 37 buildings, ensuring high-quality, federally compliant meals for 18,000+ students.

In this exempt, administrative role, you will direct operations, budgeting, menu planning, staff development, and compliance with health and safety standards, while advocating for student wellness and nutrition across the district.