Director, School Nutrition Services - Districtwide Leadership

DeKalb County School District; Iowa City (IA); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced Director of School Nutrition Services to lead food service operations across cafeterias and satellite sites. You will establish leadership and budgeting processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and develop KPIs to drive financial sustainability.

This on-site leadership role requires a Master's degree, 10 years of director-level experience in School Nutrition, and eligibility for Georgia S-5 certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required.
• Minimum 10 years of director-level leadership experience in School Nutrition.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain Georgia Certification S-5 as a School Nutrition Director.

Responsabilités

• Establishes a comprehensive leadership and personnel management program in collaboration with Human Resources, administrators, and other stakeholders.
• Directs the development of key performance indicators and departmental strategies to ensure the program is financially sustainable.
• Ensures full compliance with all applicable school lunch program regulations, including the preparation of required reports and documentation for all cafeterias and satellite meal sites.
• Implements budgeting and financial management systems that align with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Develops and maintains the organizational structure needed to achieve strategic departmental goals.
• Monitors and evaluates each school food service operation for effectiveness in meeting program goals and adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures and administrative protocols.
• Provides leadership through cross-functional supervision of departmental teams, including Menus & Procurement, Technology, Training, Free & Reduced, Schools, Kitchen Equipment, and Finance.
• Oversees the development and execution of the Manager/Assistant Manager Training Program and other specialized initiatives.
• Manages food service operations related to the planning, design, and opening of new or renovated kitchen and cafeteria facilities. Oversees large equipment procurement, specification development, and surplus equipment utilization to ensure alignment with program needs and budget constraints.
• Analyzes data on existing facilities to inform decisions related to renovations and equipment replacement, ensuring optimal use of district resources.
• Communicates nutrition-related topics effectively to diverse internal and external audiences.
• Develops emergency response protocols and service delivery guidelines for disaster or crisis situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial management

KPI development

Cross-functional leadership

Formation

Master's degree

Description du poste

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced Director of School Nutrition Services to lead food service operations across cafeterias and satellite sites. You will establish leadership and budgeting processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and develop KPIs to drive financial sustainability.

This on-site leadership role requires a Master's degree, 10 years of director-level experience in School Nutrition, and eligibility for Georgia S-5 certification.