District School Nutrition Director: Shape Student Meals

TrulyHired; Waterboro (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional School Unit 57 in Waterboro, ME is seeking a School Nutrition Director to lead the district’s food service program, ensuring high-quality meals and strict adherence to federal and state guidelines. You will drive menu planning, budgeting, and staff development across all district schools.

The role requires USDA standards experience, CHRC clearance eligibility, and ServSafe certification, with leadership responsibilities for a team and catering programs.

Qualifications

• Meets USDA Professional Standards requirements for a School Nutrition Program Director.
• CHRC or ability to obtain one.
• ServSafe Food Manager Certification or equivalent food safety credential, or able to obtain certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers the annual budget for the District's Food Service Program to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
• Plans menus meeting state and federal requirements, including grade-level-appropriate menus and special dietary needs.
• Purchases and maintains inventory of all food, supplies, and kitchen equipment.
• Participates in regional cooperative purchasing groups to maximize cost savings.
• Cultivates relationships with distributors, local farms, brokers, and vendors.
• Plans, analyzes, and supervises preparation and service of compliant meals at all District schools.
• Informs the public, parents, students, and staff of planned menus and program updates.
• Inspects kitchens, storage facilities, and daily operations to maintain health and safety standards.
• Administers personnel policies, conducts staff meetings, and evaluates food service staff.
• Coordinates continuing education and professional development for food service staff to maintain USDA standards.
• Interviews and recommends food service candidates per District hiring protocols.
• Reviews invoices and purchase orders for accuracy before payment processing.
• Supervises front-of-house POS, back-of-house inventory systems, and financial tracking systems.
• Manages federal meal programs and compliance with regulations.
• Manages catering and à la carte programs.
• Provides strategic leadership and daily management to the food service team; focuses on safety, efficiency, and student satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Skills

USDA Professional Standards

Education

Maine CHRC

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Job description

Regional School Unit 57 in Waterboro, ME is seeking a School Nutrition Director to lead the district’s food service program, ensuring high-quality meals and strict adherence to federal and state guidelines. You will drive menu planning, budgeting, and staff development across all district schools.

The role requires USDA standards experience, CHRC clearance eligibility, and ServSafe certification, with leadership responsibilities for a team and catering programs.