Strategic School Nutrition Director

Confidential; Pennfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential School District is seeking a School Food Service Director to plan, direct, and coordinate the district’s nutrition services, ensuring nutritious, safe, and cost-effective meals while promoting healthy eating among students.

The role oversees menus, budgets, staffing, vendor relations, and regulatory compliance; you will train staff, manage inventories, and partner with administrators to meet dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a food service director, preferably in a school setting or Contract Management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Proficiency in budgeting and inventory management.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certification in food service management and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the school’s food and nutrition services, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop menus that are nutritionally balanced, appealing and in accordance with the USDA’s National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.
• Manage budgets and inventory, including purchasing and ordering of food and supplies.
• Train and supervise food service staff, ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Analyze and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of the food service program.
• Coordinate with school administrators and staff to meet the dietary needs of students with allergies or other special dietary needs.
• Stay current on nutritional best practices and industry trends.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

Job description

Confidential School District is seeking a School Food Service Director to plan, direct, and coordinate the district’s nutrition services, ensuring nutritious, safe, and cost-effective meals while promoting healthy eating among students.

The role oversees menus, budgets, staffing, vendor relations, and regulatory compliance; you will train staff, manage inventories, and partner with administrators to meet dietary needs.