Executive Director of School Nutrition

Clayton County Public Schools; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools in Jonesboro, Georgia, is seeking an Executive Director of School Nutrition to lead the SNP and drive quality, compliant food service across the district. The role reports to the Chief Operations Officer and oversees budgeting, staffing, and reporting at district and school levels.

The successful candidate will develop cycle menus meeting USDA guidelines, supervise staff, oversee bids for food and equipment, and ensure nutrition integrity while maintaining financial

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in school food service or food service management.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Must hold or be eligible to hold an S-5 Certificate in School Nutrition Director P-12.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to the School Nutrition Program (SNP) for the District; organizes and directs the SNP to provide quality foodservice in a cost effective manner.
• Develops and maintains program budget to provide financial stability.
• Monitors system and school’s financial and plate costs reports; makes recommendations for fiscal improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Policy compliance

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides leadership to the School Nutrition Program (SNP) for the District; organizes and directs the School Nutrition Program to provide quality foodservice in a cost effective manner; ensures compliance of school nutrition program with federal and state regulations, state and local health requirements, and school system policies. Possesses skills related to problem-solving, planning, supervising, organizing and scheduling. Supervises and evaluates all assigned personnel. This position reports to the Chief Operations Officer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Guides the evolution of the SNP and promotes the vision with employees and school communities. Develops and maintains program budget to provide financial stability. Monitors system and school’s financial and plate costs reports. Makes recommendations for fiscal improvements as needed.

Determines and monitors school level staffing formulas; monitors school nutrition staff to ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly federal and state reports. Conducts staff meetings including school nutrition manager’s monthly meetings. Organizes and/or teaches training activities including in-service days and Training in Depth classes.

Implements free and reduced-price meal policy; implements development of cycle menus that meet USDA nutritional guidelines; ensures nutritional integrity of meals. Prepares and awards bids for food, supplies and school nutrition equipment. Evaluates food products for student acceptance, quality and nutrient analysis.

Interprets program regulations to system level administrators, SNP staff, principals and school communities; Assists principals with school nutrition related staff problems.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Nutrition, or related field required.

Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in school food service or food service management required. Three (3) years of supervisory experience required.

Prior experience coordinating within all District Divisions; makes decisions and final recommendations which routinely affect the activities of others.

Must hold or be eligible to hold an S-5 Certificate in the field of School Nutrition Director P -12 from the Professional Standards Commission; Valid Georgia driver’s license required.

High level of judgment required: supervisor is available on limited time basis; individual required to establish and evaluate departmental and organizational objectives.

Requires regular, frequent contact with internal personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance; requires continuing contact with officials at higher levels. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with inter-organizational teams.

Requires frequent contact with external personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance; requires continuing contact with officials at higher levels. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills are required.

Responsible for supervising multiple functions with a high-level accountability for effective operation and results. Requires excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.

Applies, recommends and implements technology concepts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of District.

Responsibility for the Welfare of Others:Constant (Daily) - to exercise the duty of care and protection of the health, safety, security, welfare, well-being, and best interests of the district's various stakeholders.

Normal office setting.Requires travel for off-site locations and school site visits.

Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.Light lifting or carrying 20 lbs. or less.

NOTE: This is a grade 33, 225 day position with one starting salary.

Executive Director of School Nutrition

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Job Details

Job ID: 5987930
Application Deadline: Feb 10, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides leadership to the School Nutrition Program (SNP) for the District; organizes and directs the School Nutrition Program to provide quality foodservice in a cost effective manner; ensures compliance of school nutrition program with federal and state regulations, state and local health requirements, and school system policies. Possesses skills related to problem-solving, planning, supervising, organizing and scheduling. Supervises and evaluates all assigned personnel. This position reports to the Chief Operations Officer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Guides the evolution of the SNP and promotes the vision with employees and school communities. Develops and maintains program budget to provide financial stability. Monitors system and school’s financial and plate costs reports. Makes recommendations for fiscal improvements as needed.

Determines and monitors school level staffing formulas; monitors school nutrition staff to ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly federal and state reports. Conducts staff meetings including school nutrition manager’s monthly meetings. Organizes and/or teaches training activities including in-service days and Training in Depth classes.

Implements free and reduced-price meal policy; implements development of cycle menus that meet USDA nutritional guidelines; ensures nutritional integrity of meals. Prepares and awards bids for food, supplies and school nutrition equipment. Evaluates food products for student acceptance, quality and nutrient analysis.

Interprets program regulations to system level administrators, SNP staff, principals and school communities; Assists principals with school nutrition related staff problems.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Nutrition, or related field required.

Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in school food service or food service management required. Three (3) years of supervisory experience required.

Prior experience coordinating within all District Divisions; makes decisions and final recommendations which routinely affect the activities of others.

Must hold or be eligible to hold an S-5 Certificate in the field of School Nutrition Director P -12 from the Professional Standards Commission; Valid Georgia driver’s license required.

High level of judgement required: supervisor is available on limited time basis; individual required to establish and evaluate departmental and organizational objectives.

Requires regular, frequent contact with internal personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance; requires continuing contact with officials at higher levels. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with inter-organizational teams.

Requires frequent contact with external personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance; requires continuing contact with officials at higher levels. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills are required.

Responsible for supervising multiple functions with a high-level accountability for effective operation and results. Requires excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.

Applies, recommends and implements technology concepts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of District.

Responsibility for the Welfare of Others:Constant (Daily) - to exercise the duty of care and protection of the health, safety, security, welfare, well-being, and best interests of the district's various stakeholders.

Normal office setting.Requires travel for off-site locations and school site visits.

Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.Light lifting or carrying 20 lbs. or less.

NOTE: This is a grade 33, 225 day position with one starting salary.

Position Type: BOARD MEMBER
Salary: $161,826 Paid based on salary scale

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
• Phone: [phone]
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