Lead Culinary Operations for School Nutrition

Lodi Unified School District; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lodi Unified School District is seeking a Nutrition Services leader to oversee food system operations, catering, vending, and summer feeding programs, including the Central Kitchen. You will plan daily operations with the Nutrition Services team and develop standardized recipes with costing, production, and presentation details.

The role requires an associate degree or higher in a nutrition/culinary field, plus three years of supervisory experience in nutrition and compliance with USDA

Qualifications

• Three years of increasing responsibility as a supervisor in nutrition, including quantity food preparation and inventory management.
• Experience complying with USDA federal regulations for school nutrition programs.
• Maintain at least 10 hours of annual continuing education to meet USDA Professional Standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages food system operations, catering services, vending agreements, summer feeding programs, the Central Kitchen and other special initiatives.
• Collaborates with the Nutrition Services management team to plan, organize, and direct daily operations and activities.
• Develops standardized recipes, including meal contribution calculations, costing, production, and presentation.
• Supervises and evaluates Nutrition Services staff.
• Performs other related work as assigned and required.

Education

Associates Degree or higher in nutrition, food science, culinary arts, hospitality, food management, or related field

Apprenticeship program in culinary institute or related field (equivalent to degree)

Job description

Lodi Unified School District is seeking a Nutrition Services leader to oversee food system operations, catering, vending, and summer feeding programs, including the Central Kitchen. You will plan daily operations with the Nutrition Services team and develop standardized recipes with costing, production, and presentation details.

The role requires an associate degree or higher in a nutrition/culinary field, plus three years of supervisory experience in nutrition and compliance with USDA