Director, School Nutrition & Support Services (Hybrid)

Wake County Public Schools; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public Schools seeks a Director to lead the School Nutrition Program, ensuring compliance with USDA and state/federal rules while advancing service excellence. The role drives strategic initiatives, oversees budgeting, staffing, training, and audits across CNS operations.

The Director will foster teamwork with CNS and district staff, lead continuous improvement, and align operations with policy requirements to enhance customer satisfaction and program sustainability.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in hospitality or related field.
• 7+ years in food service with leadership roles.
• Budget/P&L management experience.
• Leadership overseeing large nutrition programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CNS operations to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitor and evaluate food service operations and records.
• Supervise CNS staff and provide administrative support to CNS Senior Director.
• Oversee policies, procedures, and documentation for audits.
• Lead staffing, recruitment, and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement and strategic initiatives.
• Develop training programs and oversee manager meetings.
• Manage budget, contracts, and revenue/expenditures.

Skills

USDA regulations knowledge

NSLP/SBP/SFSP familiarity

CACFP & CEU awareness

POS and back-of-house systems

Microsoft Office & Google Apps

OSHA standards knowledge

Budget and financial management

Leadership & team building

Training design for adults

Communication skills (oral/written)

Strategic planning & goal setting

Education

Master’s degree in hospitality management or related field

Seven years of related food service experience

Five years leadership in high-volume operations

Five years budget/P&L management

Three years oversight of K-12 nutrition program

Equivalent combination acceptable

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Wake County Public Schools seeks a Director to lead the School Nutrition Program, ensuring compliance with USDA and state/federal rules while advancing service excellence. The role drives strategic initiatives, oversees budgeting, staffing, training, and audits across CNS operations.

The Director will foster teamwork with CNS and district staff, lead continuous improvement, and align operations with policy requirements to enhance customer satisfaction and program sustainability.