Nutrition Services Ops Director - Special Programs

Robbinsdale Area Schools

New Hope (MN)

On-site

USD 84,000 - 104,000

Full time

17 hours ago

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Job summary

Robbinsdale Area Schools is seeking an Nutrition Services Assistant Director of Operations & Special Programs to lead district-wide food program delivery, vendor coordination, and big-picture menu/system rollout. You will supervise staff, monitor compliance, and optimize kitchen operations to uphold quality and cost controls across multiple sites.

The role requires experience in K-12 food service, USDA program knowledge, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Food Management, Nutrition, Hospitality, Business, or a related area (or equivalent combination of education and progressive experience).
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant K-12 school food service experience, including direct supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Work directly with vendors and distributors to coordinate ordering operations, delivery schedules, product availability, and product specifications across all district sites.
Direct central operational workflows, inventory control, and food cost tracking to maintain department fiscal integrity.
Advise and supervise site staff on efficient food production methods, standardized recipes, cost control, portion control, and waste reduction.
Conduct annual USDA site monitoring reviews across all school sites to ensure regulatory compliance, kitchen safety, and civil rights adherence.
Menu Systems, Software Rollout, & A La Carte Management: Plan and execute menus for 15 elementary and secondary schools to meet or exceed USDA SBP and NSLP requirements.
Oversee the district-wide A La Carte / Smart Snacks program—managing product selection, pricing structures, inventory velocity, and POS database setups.
Ensure all a la carte items strictly comply with USDA Smart Snacks in School standards and local wellness policies across middle and high school sites.
Maintain the district's nutrition software database—managing standardized recipes, nutrient analysis, allergen data, a la carte pricing, and serving-line rollout across all schools.
Special Programs & Catering Management: Plan, train, coordinate, and oversee all operational and administrative aspects of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Coordinate, plan, and oversee all operational aspects of the district catering program, including prep, staffing logistics, and delivery execution.
Supervise assigned department staff—leading hiring, personnel management, onboarding, and annual performance evaluations.
Plan appropriate staff training focused on kitchen safety, equipment operation, cost management, a la carte merchandising, and efficient food prep techniques.
Program Promotion & Communications: Maintain and promote school menus and a la carte offerings across district platforms.
Manage nutrition communications and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter) to highlight operational successes and provide updates to the district marketing team.
Perform other project management and operational duties as assigned by the Program Director.