Head of School Nutrition & Food Services

South-Madison-Com-Sch-Corp; Pendleton (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South-Madison-Com-Sch-Corp is seeking a Director of School Nutrition Services to lead the district's nutrition programs under the Business Manager. You will supervise personnel, oversee menu planning, purchasing, and inventory, and manage accounting, reporting, and compliance with federal meal program regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and experience in food service management within a school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition or a closely related field.
• Experienced in food preparation, menu planning, food purchasing, managing personnel, strategic planning and implementation, financial management, technology application and implementation, nutrition standards, special dietary needs, record-keeping and reporting.
• Proficient and highly skilled in Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversees interviewing, screening and recommended employment of all cafeteria personnel.
• Standardizes and administers personnel policies and evaluate cafeteria managers.
• Manages contracts for group purchasing and vendor bid processes as required by law or Board policy.
• Maintains inventory tracking system of all food supplies, other supplies and equipment.
• Ensures accuracy of school nutrition recordkeeping including bills, POs, and payroll for cafeteria personnel.
• Performs all claims reimbursement for school nutrition function.
• Implements fair pay practices for school nutrition personnel.
• Oversees technology solutions pertaining to school nutrition including menu planning, account activity and payroll.
• Standardizes cafeteria accounting procedures with Treasurer and Business Manager.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Food purchasing

Personnel management

Strategic planning

Financial management

Technology implementation

Nutrition standards

Record-keeping

Google Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

South-Madison-Com-Sch-Corp is seeking a Director of School Nutrition Services to lead the district's nutrition programs under the Business Manager. You will supervise personnel, oversee menu planning, purchasing, and inventory, and manage accounting, reporting, and compliance with federal meal program regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and experience in food service management within a school setting.