Student Nutrition Specialist I

Student Nutrition Specialist I

Warehouse / Student Nutrition

Available January 2027

Position Goal:

The Student Nutrition Services Specialist I is responsible and accountable for training personnel, managing school-based cafeteria programs, and ensuring full compliance with USDA National School Lunch and Breakfast Program regulations. This role also champions student success by promoting high-quality meals that are nutritious, scratch-cooked whenever possible, beautifully presented, culturally inclusive, and appealing to students and families. The Specialist ensures consistent food quality across all district sites, supports menus that reflect student preferences, and implements practices that reduce food waste while meeting all state Healthy Universal School Meals requirements.

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student nutritional program and the building of menus and preparing of meals in a school cafeteria setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of menu planning, food ordering, food inventory
• Proficiency in software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs.
• Familiarity with supervisory practices, personnel procedures, and performance appraisal processes.
• Ability to apply conflict resolution and mediation techniques in a professional environment.
• Ability to perform required physical duties without limitation.
• Maintain professional competence through training, workshops, and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in K12 school nutrition or government-funded food service programs.
• Experience working with New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) requirements.
• Training or certification in food safety, USDA guidelines, or HACCP procedures.
• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish).

***Max Pay based on Years of Experience and College Credits***