Senior Director, School Nutrition Services

Opaa! Food Management; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management is seeking a Director of Nutrition Services to oversee a school district’s child nutrition program. You will manage kitchen operations, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and serve as the liaison between Opaa!

and the district. The role emphasizes relationship-building and leadership aligned with Opaa!’s core values. You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure meals meet pattern requirements, manage costs, and drive program quality across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; USDA Professional Standards compliance.
• Experience: 3+ years in food service; 1 year with an associate’s degree; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure safe, compliant meal production.
• Lead and train kitchen staff; conduct weekly staff meetings and daily huddles.
• Ensure HACCP, menu adherence, and state/federal regulations are followed.
• Manage client relationships; report to district liaison and Ops leadership.
• Handle administrative duties: payroll, inventory, audits, and reporting.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3+ years food service experience or 1 year + associate

Job description

Opaa! Food Management is seeking a Director of Nutrition Services to oversee a school district’s child nutrition program. You will manage kitchen operations, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and serve as the liaison between Opaa!

and the district. The role emphasizes relationship-building and leadership aligned with Opaa!’s core values. You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure meals meet pattern requirements, manage costs, and drive program quality across multiple sites.