Senior Nutrition Services Manager — Strategy & Operations

Montebello Unified School District; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Montebello Unified School District is actively seeking a Nutrition Services Manager to lead planning, coordinating and directing the Nutrition Services Department. The incumbent ensures compliance with federal, state, local and district rules, and collaborates with district staff to promote nutrition education and efficient service.

The role emphasizes program management, menu planning, staff supervision, and oversight of procurement and grants, with the ability to exercise independent judgment

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college with a major in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or related field.
• Four years of experience in multi-unit nutrition services with at least two years in management.
• Experience in school food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, controlling, integrating and evaluating the work of the Nutrition Services Department; with subordinate managers; assists with the development, implementation and monitoring of work plans, systems and procedures to achieve District and departmental mission, goals and performance measures consistent with federal, state and District laws, policies, regulations, and rules,including oversight of federally and state funded child nutrition programs, participation in policy and procedure development, and establishment of operating procedures for Nutrition Services activities and operations.
• Assists in selection, training, directing, and evaluation of assigned staff; develops, implements and monitors work plans to achieve departmental mission, goals and performances measures; develops work schedules and production standards; monitors effectiveness and safety of workplace, including supporting supervisor performance evaluation, documentation, and corrective action processes.
• Provides assistance to site Nutrition Services Supervisors to resolve problems; recommends personnel transfers to meet the needs of the Nutrition Services programs; assists in the resolution of disciplinary problems; maintains direct contact with site staff regarding compliance, operational controls, and implementation of procedures.
• Plan, develop and conduct in-service training; coordinate planning for, or implementation of, changes with Nutrition Services Managers, Principals, Site Supervisors and/or other personnel of the District;recommends improvements to food preparation, service methods, and operational practices based on site observations and data review.
• Provides leadership for managers to develop, train and retain highly competent staff; participates in programs and activities that promote workplace diversity and a positive employee relations environment.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Menu planning

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Staff training

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field

Master's degree in nutrition or public health desirable

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Montebello Unified School District is actively seeking a Nutrition Services Manager to lead planning, coordinating and directing the Nutrition Services Department. The incumbent ensures compliance with federal, state, local and district rules, and collaborates with district staff to promote nutrition education and efficient service.

The role emphasizes program management, menu planning, staff supervision, and oversight of procurement and grants, with the ability to exercise independent judgment