Director of Nutrition Services

Director Of Nutrition Services

The job of Director of Nutrition Services is done for the purpose of directing food and nutrition programs and services; providing information and serving as a resource to others; achieving defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines; and serving as a member of the leadership team.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with internal and external personnel for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
• Directs department operations; the maintenance of services and the implementation of new programs and/or processes for the purpose of providing services within established timeframes and in compliance with related requirements.
• Facilitates meetings and workshops, etc. for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, supporting other staff, and serving as a district representative.
• Inspects cafeterias for the purpose of ensuring healthful and sanitary conditions.
• Manages a wide variety of programs for the purpose of ensuring district compliance with established guidelines.
• Monitors budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Performs personnel functions for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget.
• Presents information for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
• Recommends new hires, promotions, termination and transfers for the purpose of maintaining staffing needs and productivity of the work force.
• Researches a variety of topics for the purpose of recommending purchases, contracts and maintaining district wide services.

Other Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring efficient operations.

Experience: 5 years of School Nutrition. 2 years of management preferred. Education: Bachelor's degree in job-related area. Master's Degree preferred.