Nutrition Coordinator II

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options

Health Savings Accounts

Telemedicine

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Flexible options

Job summary

Southwest Foodservice Excellence is hiring a Nutrition Coordinator II for Parkway School District in Chesterfield, MO. You will ensure NSLP and SBP compliance, lead menu development, and oversee nutrition initiatives to deliver high-quality meals for students each day.

The role also involves staff training, on-site program reviews, and accommodating special dietary needs in alignment with USDA regulations. This district-based position follows the school calendar and offers a collaborative work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Foodservice Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in school nutrition, foodservice or related field.
• Knowledge of USDA NSLP/SBP regulations preferred.
• Experience with menu planning, nutritional analysis, meal pattern requirements, and special dietary accommodations.
• Knowledge of federal and state school nutrition regulations and Administrative Review requirements.
• Experience developing and delivering training for foodservice staff preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive School Nutrition Compliance: conduct onsite reviews of assigned sites, evaluate compliance and support improvements.
• Create Great Menus: develop nutritious, compliant menus for NSLP/SBP meeting USDA requirements and budget goals.
• Support Special Dietary Needs: oversee processes for student dietary accommodations and documentation.
• Develop Training Programs: create materials and tools supporting compliance and nutrition standards.
• Train Foodservice Teams: train staff on USDA regulations and meal requirements.
• Bring Nutrition to Life: plan student-focused programs and community initiatives.
• Champion Innovation: support development of new nutrition programs and concepts.
• Influence Program Excellence: identify opportunities to improve nutrition programs and processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nutrition analysis

Menu development

Training & staff development

Regulatory compliance

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Foodservice Management, or related field

Job description

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Nutrition Coordinator II

Parkway School District-District Office, Chesterfield, MO, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4774

Salary Range: $58,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Ready to change the world? At SFE, we are fueling students to take on their school day one meal at a time, and we need YOU to help bring those healthy, great tasting meals to their plates every day. With a schedule that follows the school calendar and offers flexible hours, a position in the school cafeteria may be the right fit for you. Competitive wages, nights, weekends and summers off and a great work environment are just a few reasons why our associates join the team. We are looking for individuals who love great food, working with children and being a part of team.

Summary of Position

Are you passionate about creating exceptional school nutrition programs that make a difference in students’ lives? This position plays a key role in ensuring K-12 school nutrition programs are compliant, innovative, and delivering high-quality meals to students every day.

The position oversees compliance with federal and state regulations for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP), while also leading menu development, nutrition initiatives, onsite program reviews, staff training, and special dietary accommodations. This is an opportunity to combine nutrition expertise, school foodservice knowledge, and program development to help elevate the student dining experience across the District.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Foodservice Management, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in school nutrition, foodservice, nutrition, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA regulations and requirements for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program preferred.
• Experience with menu planning, nutritional analysis, meal pattern requirements, and special dietary accommodations.
• Knowledge of federal and state school nutrition regulations and Administrative Review requirements.
• Experience developing and delivering training for foodservice staff preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive School Nutrition Compliance: Conduct onsite reviews of assigned school sites, evaluate compliance, identify opportunities for improvement, develop action plans, and provide follow-up support to help districts achieve successful Administrative Reviews.
• Create Great Menus: Develop nutritious, appealing, and compliant menus for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Ensure menus provide variety while meeting USDA requirements, commodity availability, and budget objectives.
• Support Special Dietary Needs: Oversee processes related to student special dietary needs and ensure appropriate menu accommodations and documentation are communicated to district and school foodservice teams.
• Develop Training Programs: Create engaging training materials, resources, and tools that support compliance, nutrition standards, menu implementation, and foodservice operations.
• Train Foodservice Teams: Conduct training for kitchen and foodservice staff on USDA regulations, meal requirements, menu standards, and operational procedures.
• Bring Nutrition to Life: Plan and execute student-focused programs such as Farmers Markets, Health Fairs, nutrition education activities, and other SFE student and community initiatives.
• Champion Innovation: Support the development and rollout of new nutrition programs, concepts, and initiatives designed to enhance the student dining experience.
• Influence Program Excellence: Identify opportunities to improve nutrition programs, menus, processes, and operational practices at both the District and Corporate levels.
• Support New Concepts: Partner on new program and concept rollouts by providing nutrition, compliance, menu, and operational expertise.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

At SFE, we believe great work starts with great people. That's why we offer Monday–Friday, day‑shift schedules, competitive pay, and a benefits package designed to support your life — both at work and at home.

Eligible employees enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) with pre‑tax and Roth options, employer‑contributed Health Savings Accounts, and access to wellness tools like Telemedicine and an Employee Assistance Program. We also offer employee discounts and flexible options when life changes.

If you're looking for stability, work‑life balance, and a company that truly invests in its people, SFE may be the perfect fit.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program.