School Nutrition Program Director

Alleghany Co Schools Central Office

Sparta (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Alleghany County Schools is seeking a School Nutrition Program Director to oversee the SNP operations across the district, including budgeting, planning, and staff supervision. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines while delivering nutritious meals that meet student needs.

The director will coordinate with Central Office staff, physicians and parents to plan meals, implement nutrition programs, and monitor program performance, including safety, sanitation, and

Qualifications

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or a related field and relevant school nutrition experience.
Experience managing budgets and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations is preferred.
ServSafe manager certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire is required.

Responsibilities

Oversee all SNP operations, budgeting, planning, and program evaluation for grades preschool–12.
Direct staff and coordinate with nutrition staff, accountants, and school sites to ensure compliance and quality nutrition.
Develop menus, supervise food production, and ensure safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Budget management

Menu planning

Food safety

Staff supervision

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field

Tools

Café Enterprise

FFAVORS

WBSCM

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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School Nutrition Program Director

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Job Details

Job ID: 5900418

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 1, 2027

Job Description

Alleghany County Public Schools

School Nutrition Program Director

JOB POSTING

Job Details

School Nutrition Program (SNP) Director

Job Title: School Nutrition Program (SNP) Director

Department: Central Office

Reports to: Superintendent

SUMMARY:

The District School Nutrition Program Director will oversee all aspects of the district’s School Nutrition Program (SNP) operations. The job functions include administrating, planning, directing, assessing, implementing, and evaluating the program in order to meet the nutritional and educational needs of students (preschool through 12th grade), as they relate to the SNP. The school nutrition professional shall collaborate with others in the school district and community to enlist support for the development of a sound nutrition program while adhering to all federal, state, and local guidelines. The SNP is to provide an environment that supports healthy food habits while maintaining program integrity and customer satisfaction.

This position prepares, monitors, and administers the SNP budget and supervises SNP Accountant and SNP school staff (approximately 20 employees).

The School Nutrition Program Director will be responsible for implementing training in school sites and ensuring the high standards of nutrition, food production, financial accountability and student services are met as set forth by the Child Nutrition Services and Alleghany County Public Schools procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS BY CATEGORY:

Nutrition, Menu Planning, and Food Production

Develops cost-effective menus that maintain nutrition integrity and meet all federal, state, and local guidelines
Assess customer preferences, industry trends, and current research to plan menus that encourage meal participation in the SNP
Works with school staff, teachers, parents, and physicians to plan menus for children with special nutrition needs
Ensures operational procedures for efficient and effective food production and distribution
Directs the planning and development of nutritious, high quality, school breakfast/lunch menus and summer meals
Leads change to drive continuous improvement and innovation, and builds participation across programs
Ability to recognize student meals for reimbursement

Sanitation and Food/Employee Safety

Establishes food safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures to ensure that food is prepared and served in a sanitary and safe environment
Evaluates the division’s child nutrition services programs and directs the inspection of school food services facilities to ensure consistent, high quality operations in compliance with sanitation standards of the NC Department of Health.
Develops and integrates employee safety regulations into all phases of the school foodservice operation
Reviews inventory and food production records for assigned schools and checks for over ordering and improper storage
Formulates proposals for the development and revision of policies pertaining to the child nutrition services operation; and establishes/monitors procedures for the preparation, handling and serving food and other related procedures
Visits school sites and assists in improving methods and techniques for food preparation, storage and sanitation

Computer Technology

Implements management information systems that increase productivity and efficiency of the SNP Coordinates training of staff to use computer technology at their school sites

Financial Management and Recordkeeping:

Responsible for planning, administrating, and directing the division’s child nutrition services and ensuring an effective, cost efficient and nutritionally sound operation. Position formulates and implements policies and procedure; ensures compliance with state and federal regulation; administer a budget
Responsible for recognizing and ability of understanding the monthly meal reimbursement
Establishes marketing efforts for the division’s child nutrition services program to ensure that the public is informed of planned school menus and prices; and acts as a liaison with parents and the general public to resolve complaints and improve customer relations
Determines prices to be charged and portion sizes for various types of lunch foods and beverages; prepares and administers the departmental budget; and provides expenditure control over personnel costs, food and supply costs, and equipment
Establishes robust marketing efforts to promote child nutrition programs within the school division Increases awareness and student participation through coordination of media requests
Manages the SNP using appropriate financial management techniques as determined by the Finance Director
Establishes measurable financial objectives and goals for the SNP
Implements efficient management techniques to ensure all records and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and policies
Monitors and analyzes all revenues; reviews and authorizes all program expenditures Analyzes profit/loss statements
Supervises free and reduced-price meal applications and the verification process Operates program within budget
Completes and submits quarterly financial reports (FC1A) to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
Prepares and submits yearly Community Eligibility Provisions (CEP) information for determination of free breakfast and lunch meals for all students.

Program Accountability:

Ensures SNP compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and policies. This includes the Department of Education-SNP’s Annual Needs Assessment, Annual Accountability School Visits, Federal Review (every 3- 5 years), local health department inspections (two - three times a school year) and Procurement Review (every 3 years)
Provides technical assistance and training as required
Implements a district-wide customer service driven philosophy that focuses on value and satisfaction
Completes Annual Agreement and Application Packets for summer feeding and National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program every spring for the next school year

Procurement:

Develops bid specifications to ensure quality products are delivered at a fiscally sound price Develops guidelines to ensure purchased food and supplies reflect product knowledge, customer preferences, district needs, nutrition objectives, and cost containment
Orders on an annual basis, commodities from USDA for the next school year
Establishes standards for receiving, storing, and inventorying food and non-food supplies

Personnel Management:

Implements personnel policies and procedures for the SNP according to federal, state, & local regulations and laws
Develops job descriptions and performance standards
Determines personnel needs based on school enrollment and meal participation. Reviews applications, hires, trains, and evaluates personnel
Implements Plans of Improvement when applicable and terminates employees following policy Promotes the School Nutrition Association (SNA) standards for the professional development of the district’s SNP personnel
Substitutes for child nutrition managers when necessary

Collaborations/Marketing

Markets the SNP to increase meal participation and promote the benefits to the school community, administrators, school board, and community-at-large
Member of the School Wellness Policy Committee
Collaborates with the district’s Preschool and Clinical staff on their students’ nutritional needs Develops partnerships with the community to promote understanding of and participation in school nutrition program

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of Alleghany County policies and procedures preferred
Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations pertaining to the SNP
Excellent communication and organization skills are required
Proven team management skills and successful experience in a team environment
Ability to manage simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point are required.
Ability to learn various software packages pertinent to the operations of the school division, such as Café Enterprise, FFAVORS (USDA Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Order Receipt System) and WBSCM (USDA commodity ordering)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Student Enrollment: 2,499 or less
Bachelor’s Degree in a specific/related major (experience preferred, not required) Or Bachelor’s Degree in any academic major AND 2 years of relevant school nutrition experience Or Associate’s Degree in related major AND 2 years of relevant school nutrition experience OR
Associate's degree with a specific major plus one year of relevant school nutrition experience (for LEAS with 2,499 students or less); and OR
High school diploma (or GED) plus three years (instead of the proposed five years) of relevant school nutrition experience (for LEAs with 2,499 students or less)
Current SERVSafe manager certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire to the director position
Demonstrated ability to work with other agencies/departments involving community nutrition and wellness.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. There are site visits to the school kitchens/walk-in freezers where there may be temperature extremes from -10 degrees to 95 degrees for extended periods of time. A valid driver’s license is required to travel to school sites. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Willingness to fill in the cafeterias if needed to help in whatever capacity is needed.

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS / PROGRAMS USED:

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, Google Mail, Google Calendar, TITAN, LINQ, Infinite Campus, US Foods Ordering Software, etc.

Disclaimer

I certify that I have read and understand this job description and am capable of performing all functions of this position. I also understand that if I fail to fulfill any aspect of this job description, I may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. I understand that this job description is intended to give me a broad view of this position and that there may be aspects of this position that are not expressly written in this job description that I would still be responsible to fulfill. I also understand that as an employee of Alleghany County Schools, I would be expected to follow all Policies and Procedures of the school system including any directives given to me by the Superintendent of Alleghany County Schools.

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Position Type: Full-Time

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