Senior School Nutrition Programs Coordinator

Polk County Public Schools; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools is seeking a Senior Coordinator for the School Nutrition Program to oversee the district’s nutrition operations, including budgeting, program administration and staff development. The role requires leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies.

The position emphasizes supervision of nutrition staff, menu development, bid coordination, and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of responsible foodservice supervisory experience.
• Professional certificate covering the field of school foodservice (School Nutrition Specialists Credential) required.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports planning and directing the overall school nutrition program.
• Assists with budget preparation and administration.
• Sets specifications for food and supplies; manages bids.
• Coordinates USDA donated foods, menu planning, and tests for quality.
• Manages ongoing eligibility determinations for free and reduced meals.
• Prepares and updates accounting, inventory and other school nutrition reports; correspondence.

Skills

Budgeting

Program administration

Food service operations

Vendor bid management

Staff training

Supervisory experience

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition

Master's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management

Master's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree + 5 years of foodservice supervisory experience

Professional certificate in school nutrition (School Nutrition Specialists Credential)

Job description

Polk County Public Schools is seeking a Senior Coordinator for the School Nutrition Program to oversee the district’s nutrition operations, including budgeting, program administration and staff development. The role requires leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies.

The position emphasizes supervision of nutrition staff, menu development, bid coordination, and accurate reporting.