Job Title: Director of Child Nutrition

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Dept./Campus: Administration

Classification: Exempt

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage the child nutrition operation of the district. Plan and implement programs meeting regulatory and nutritional requirements for students, promote development of sound nutritional practices, and maintain a safe and sanitary environment.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent educational experience with academic major in food and nutrition, dietetics, home and consumer sciences, food service management, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field

SNA School Nutrition Specialist Certification preferred

TASN Certificaiton Level 5 preferred

Serve Safe Certification or Local Health Department Certification

Eight hours of food safety training (completed not more than five years prior to employee’s start date or within 30 days of employee’s start date)

Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of menu planning, food purchasing,



and preparation of foods in food service environment

Ability to conduct on-site inspections of food service facilities districtwide

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

5 years experience in food service management

2 years of school nutrition program experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Child Nutrition Operations
- Direct and manage district’s child nutrition programs.
- Develop menus meeting established nutritional requirements for students.
- Serve as the program’s Authorized Representative, overseeing USDA/TDA reporting, TX-UNPS submissions, meal reimbursements, commodity management, applications, and renewals.
- Work cooperatively with campus principals to create lunch schedules and resolve personnel issues.
- Establi

📌 Director of Child Nutrition (Santa Fe)
🏢 Santa Fe Independent School District
📍 Santa Fe