School Nutrition Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: School Nutrition Director

Department: System Wide

Evaluation Instrument: TKES

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale

Pay Type: Salaried - Exempt

Retirement: TRS

Contract Work Year: 240 Days, 8 Hours Per Day

Reports to: Superintendent

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree or above is required in the area of Family and Consumer Science Education, Dietetic Nutrition or a related area.
• Must possess or meet qualifications for Georgia Education Certificate in the field of School Nutrition Director.
• Certified in Food Safety and Sanitation by a credible source as approved by Georgia Dept. of Education.
• Managerial experience preferred

GOAL

The primary goal for a School Nutrition Director is to provide high-quality, nutritious meals that support student achievement and health while ensuring financial accountability, regulatory compliance with federal and state guidelines, and efficient, safe operational processes across the district.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Dodge County School Nutrition Director will oversee all aspects of the district Child Nutrition Program (CNP) operation. The job functions include administrating, planning, directing, assessing, implementing, and evaluating the program in order to meet the nutritional and educational needs of children, as they relate to the CNP.

1. Develops, implements and interprets the aims and objectives of the School Nutrition Program for the administrative staff, school nutrition program personnel, teachers, students, parents, and community.

2. Manages the program in accordance with the "Healthy Free Hunger Kids Free Act."

3. Provides for in-service training for all School Nutrition Program employees.

4. Assesses and establishes standards of sanitation and safety in all phases of the School Nutrition Program using the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan for sanitation.

5. Supervises the planning of system wide menus based on nutritional adequacy, pupil acceptance, and cost.

6. Monitors the implementation and execution of all corrective actions noted in administrative reviews as required under the free and reduced-price meal policy.

7. Develops specifications and standards for the purchase of all large and small kitchen equipment.

8. Monitors preparation and award of all bids for products and services.

9. Assists in administering accurate accounting procedures and records for proper control and management of money, labor, equipment, and supplies.

10. Assists with the development of the annual budget for Board approval.

11. Monitors and supervises the maintenance of training records of all School Nutrition Program employees.

12. Reviews and approves kitchen blueprints, equipment schedules and specifications for renovations and construction.

13. Serves as a school and community nutrition education resource.

14. Determines pricing of meals, supplemental sales and catered functions.

15. Conducts monthly and "as needed" managers' meetings to ensure consistency of operations across the district.

16. Administers the Summer Feeding Program.

17. Establishes collaborative working relationships with other departments in the District. Manages the development and maintenance of an effective communication and public relations program for customers and stakeholders.

18. Works with principals, architects, and the State Department of Education to identify space and equipment needs for the school nutrition program.

19. Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization.

20. Prepares yearly budget and evaluates expenditures/revenues reports to determine financial status and financial needs of the program.

21. Prepares monthly financial reports and evaluates expenditures/revenues to determine the financial status and financial impacts of the program.

22. Manages funds and maintains records in accordance with regulations of Dodge County Board of Education and Georgia Department of Education.

23. Monitors and assists in preparing all reports required for audit and submission for federal and state funding.

24. Coordinates meal accountability procedures, including monitoring, to ensure that each school's free and reduced records are maintained orderly and accurately.

25. Prepare, monitor, and oversee contracts for bid items as set forth in bid documents and terminates contracts if necessary.

26. Projects usage for USDA-donated foods submits the request to the Georgia Department of Education and supervises the use of USDA-donated foods in the schools.

27. Monitors program management at the school and system levels to ensure that all regulatory functions are met and to improve the delivery of services to students and staff.

28. Makes recommendations for program improvement through yearly administrative reviews and completion of school visitation forms as needed.

29. Continually gathers data from students, staff, and parents to be used to improve the food service program.

30. Evaluates/recommends computer software/hardware as needed to carry out the basic functions of school nutrition services, to improve record keeping and improve efficiency.

31. Coordinates food service for special events and maintains appropriate record-keeping as required by audit procedures.

32. Supervises the school nutrition staff.

33. Recruits select and places school nutrition personnel.

34. Observes operations on a regular basis to make recommendations for meeting minimum standards.

35. Evaluates school nutrition staff yearly on the appropriate form or as needed and develop employee improvement plans as needed.

36. Recommends termination for any employee after due process is followed and minimum work habits not met.

37. Conducts monthly manager meetings to keep the program on track and provide needed info/training to staff.

38. Develops and implements staffing formula to meet minimum productivity standards of the Georgia Department of Education.

39. Assists in recommended needed updates/changes to school nutrition salary scales.

40. Serves on district-wide committees as requested/needed (staff development, facility, retirement, etc.).

41. Participates in the monthly board of education meetings regarding school nutrition services progress as needed.

42. Tracks employees (minimum of 12 hours/school year) based on assessed needs as in school nutrition services yearly staff development plan and provides training courses (30-hour training in depth) as requested by the Georgia Department of Education for specific school nutrition positions.

43. Represents the school system on appropriate state committees.

44. Attends GDOE school nutrition directors' meetings.

45. Attending conferences sponsored by GDOE and GSFSA to stay current on priority issues affecting the school nutrition program.

46. Reads professional journals to stay abreast of current issues.

47. Participates in appropriate job-related professional organizations.

48. Represents the school system on appropriate state committees.

Revised: 2026