Lead School Nutrition Operations & Compliance

Maschio's Food Service Inc.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Maschio's Food Service Inc. in New Jersey seeks an Assistant Director to lead the daily operations of the district's K–12 school nutrition program, partnering with the Director and district leaders to ensure meals are prepared and served safely, efficiently, and per NSLP rules.

The role focuses on NSLP/SBP compliance, nutrition education, staff coaching and training on food safety, production standards, and process improvements across multiple sites, with hours aligned to school operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Foodservice Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in nutrition management, preferably in a school nutrition foodservice environment.
• Knowledge of USDA school meal requirements and nutrition standards.
• Ability to lead, coach, train, and develop foodservice employees.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or foodservice management software.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in the daily administration and operation of the district's K–12 school nutrition program.
• Ensure meals meet NSLP/SBP and district requirements.
• Apply nutrition management to menu planning, production, portions, and dietary considerations.
• Monitor menus and standardized recipes across locations.
• Support nutrition education and wellness initiatives.
• Assist with documentation and program records.
• Assist with menu development and production planning.
• Review menus/recipes for USDA compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Menu planning

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Foodservice Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Foodservice management software

POS systems

Job description

Maschio's Food Service Inc. in New Jersey seeks an Assistant Director to lead the daily operations of the district's K–12 school nutrition program, partnering with the Director and district leaders to ensure meals are prepared and served safely, efficiently, and per NSLP rules.

The role focuses on NSLP/SBP compliance, nutrition education, staff coaching and training on food safety, production standards, and process improvements across multiple sites, with hours aligned to school operations.