Impactful School Nutrition Director

Chisum Independent School District; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chisum Independent School District seeks a Food Service Director to lead its district-wide child nutrition operations in Paris, Texas. You will plan nutritious menus, ensure compliance with USDA and TEA guidelines, and supervise cafeteria managers and staff across campuses.

The role requires strong budget control, policy implementation, and effective communication with principals to optimize meal services and lunch scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or HS diploma with food management coursework is required.
• Knowledge of menu planning, food purchasing, and food preparation in a service setting.
• Ability to manage budget and personnel and to interpret data.
• Experience in food service management.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage district's child nutrition programs.
• Develop menus meeting nutritional requirements for students.
• Collaborate with campuses to schedule lunches and resolve personnel issues.
• Oversee free/reduced lunch applications per USDA/TEA guidelines.
• Develop written procedures for all food service operations.
• Administer the budget and ensure cost-effective operations.

Skills

Menu planning

Budget management

Personnel management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or HS diploma with food management coursework

Job description

Chisum Independent School District seeks a Food Service Director to lead its district-wide child nutrition operations in Paris, Texas. You will plan nutritious menus, ensure compliance with USDA and TEA guidelines, and supervise cafeteria managers and staff across campuses.

The role requires strong budget control, policy implementation, and effective communication with principals to optimize meal services and lunch scheduling.