K-12 Senior Nutrition & Compliance Manager

Genuine Foods; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Genuine Foods seeks a Senior Nutrition & Compliance Manager to lead regulatory, menu compliance, training, and strategy for its national K-12 school nutrition portfolio. You will ensure adherence to USDA meal pattern rules and guide field teams and clients through regulatory changes.

The role involves leading procurement reviews, developing education and marketing strategies, and mentoring the K-12 Menu & Compliance Specialist. Travel to sites is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, food science, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in K-12 school nutrition or child nutrition programs.
• Deep working knowledge of USDA NSLP and SBP regulations, meal patterns, and the administrative review process.
• Experience with menu planning software, preferably Health-e Pro or PrimeroEdge.
• Experience designing and delivering training.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus each month for compliance with USDA meal pattern requirements and verifies regional recipes for accuracy and compliance.
• Evaluates products and coordinates procurement specifications.
• Develops allergy menus, including made-without-gluten, made-without-egg, and made-without-milk options.
• Sets implementation plans and data standards for menu software and resolves technical and compliance issues.
• Leads procurement and administrative reviews with the Menu & Compliance Specialist and serves as main contact for State Agency reviewers.
• Writes Corrective Action Plans and handles client communication about review findings and escalations.
• Writes and owns SOPs for the nutrition and compliance program.
• Develops trainings for field and client teams and creates supporting tools and resources.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

USDA NSLP knowledge

Menu planning

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field

Tools

Asana

Paycom

Job description

ABOUT GENUINE FOODSAt Genuine Foods we create nourishing food environments at schools and workplaces through great-tasting and wholesome meals, made from genuine ingredients. We are a growing social enterprise that uses food to enhance health, productivity, and happiness. We believe that fresh, scratch-made food together with unparalleled service and meaningful enrichment programs can transform lives and build community. Food service management is what we do, but what we achieve together with our customers, our partners and our dedicated team goes beyond the plate.ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Senior Nutrition & Compliance Manager plays an important regulatory, menu compliance, training, and strategic leadership role across Genuine Foods’ national K-12 school nutrition portfolio. This manager is the team’s expert on USDA and state Child Nutrition Program requirements. They make sure menus meet meal pattern rules, guide field teams and clients through regulatory changes, and lead procurement and administrative reviews. They also set strategy for nutrition education and marketing, support business development, and manage the K-12 Menu & Compliance Specialist. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a team environment, can turn complex regulations into practical guidance, and builds strong relationships with clients, field staff, and regulators. Most importantly, the Senior Nutrition & Compliance Manager is committed to Genuine Foods’ mission to use food to improve lives and build community, and is passionate about serving students and educators. We are a fun and supportive team that values and respects each other. Genuine Foods is an equal opportunity employer.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESReviews menus each month for compliance with USDA meal pattern requirements and verifies regional recipes for accuracy and complianceEvaluates products and coordinates procurement specificationsDevelops allergy menus, including made-without-gluten, made-without-egg, and made-without-milk optionsSets implementation plans and data standards for menu software (Health-e Pro and PrimeroEdge), resolves complex technical and compliance issues escalated by the Menu & Compliance Specialist or the field, and leads strategy for field supportLeads about 15 procurement and administrative reviews a year with support from the Menu & Compliance Specialist, including leading onsite review days and serving as the main contact for State Agency reviewersWrites Corrective Action Plans and handles client communication about review findings and escalationsWrites and owns SOPs for the nutrition and compliance programDevelops, updates, and delivers trainings for field and client teams, and creates supporting tools and resourcesAttends State Agency meetings and trainings, tracks regulatory updates, and explains them to field teams and clientsServes as the subject-matter expert on meal patterns, meal counting and claiming, Offer Versus Serve, production records, and dietary accommodationsVisits sites as needed for training, coaching, menu execution, and program implementationBuilds client relationships and takes part in district wellness committeesSets direction and priorities for student engagement and nutrition marketing, and shapes culinary programming strategyDesigns the Teaching Kitchen concept and program, and leads Eat Real Certified strategy when the program restartsDevelops and reviews menus for proposals and new business, and supports new account openingsHelps hire the K-12 Menu & Compliance Specialist soon after starting, including finalizing the job description, interviewing candidates, and advising on the final hireManages the Menu & Compliance Specialist as a direct report and leads their onboarding and training. The Specialist handles day-to-day review preparation and tracking in Asana, document collection, routine client communication, Corrective Action Plan follow-through, menu software administration and data upkeep, Professional Standards and Paycom tracking, training logistics, and nutrition marketing projectsOther duties as assigned to ensure Genuine standards are being metBachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, food science, or a related field4+ years of experience in K-12 school nutrition or child nutrition programsDeep working knowledge of USDA NSLP and SBP regulations, meal patterns, and the administrative review processExperience with menu planning software, preferably Health-e Pro or PrimeroEdgeExperience designing and delivering trainingValid driver’s license and the ability to travel to sitesClear communicator with clients, field staff, and regulators, able to turn complex regulations into practical guidanceOrganized enough to manage many accounts and deadlines at onceComfortable with Asana, Slack, and PaycomRegistered Dietitian (RD) or School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) credential is desired, but not requiredExperience across multiple states or State Agencies, supervising or mentoring staff, or working in contract food service management is a plusCommitted to Genuine Foods’ mission to use food to help students enhance their minds, bodies, and happinessBenefits and Perks:Health and retirement benefits.Paid time off.401K plan.Opportunities for career growth and advancement.Genuine Values:Trustworthiness: Integrity, transparency, reliability, consistency, and delivery excellence.Personal Accountability: Ownership in problem-solving, no excuses, learning from mistakes, and financial stewardship without sacrificing quality.People First: Human-centered solutions, teamwork, hospitality, empathy, and cultural responsiveness.Entrepreneurial: Adaptability, nimbleness, going the extra mile, and encouragement to try new things.Genuine: Commitment to real, tasty, scratch-cooked healthy food, authentic interactions, honesty, positivity, and professionalism.