School Nutrition Director Position Available In Berrien, Georgia

School Nutrition Director
Berrien County Schools
Central Office – Nashville, Georgia This job is also posted in Berrien County Schools
Job Details

Job ID:

5203375

Application Deadline:

Jun 16, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Jun 2, 2025

Starting Date:

Jul 7, 2025
Job Description

TITLE:

Director of School Nutrition

CATEGORY

Classified/Administrative

SALARY:

Range from $38,000 to $48,000 depending on experience.

FLSA EXEMPT

Yes

JOB GOAL

Provide leadership for a system-wide food services program that is nutritionally adequate and educationally and financially sound.

REPORTS TO

Superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, Institutional Management, Family Consumer Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field.
Two years food service experience.
State-recognized certificate for school nutrition directors or willingness to obtain by completing 6 semester hours annually toward certificate requirement. .
Knowledge and understanding of the school nutrition program, including local, state, and federal regulations.
ServSafe Certified
Strong project management skills.
Strong Bookkeeping experience.
Ability to communicate skillfully in both a written and oral manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and vendors.
Ability to supervise people effectively.
Ability to present information to individuals and groups.
Physical demands – must be able to sit the majority of the day; lift and carry twenty (20) to thirty (30) pounds infrequently. Job also requires some bending and stooping.

JOB DUTIES

Guides the evolution of the School Nutrition Program and promotes the vision with employees and school communities.
Assist with the planning and design of new kitchens and cafeterias.
Formulates and analyzes data on existing kitchens to ensure effective use of district funds for facility renovation and replacement of equipment.
Controls the procurement of all School Nutrition Program food, supplies, equipment and services to ensure compliance with school nutrition program standards, budget guidelines, and federal and district purchasing policies.
Directs school nutrition personnel staff development and training.
Compiles, submits, and maintains records and reports following local, state, and federal regulations.
Develops and manages Nutrition budget, as well as, making recommendations concerning school nutrition program.
Prepares USDA Free and Reduced Application materials for distribution and processing applications or completes Community Eligibility Provision applications and reports to Georgia DOE.
Coordinates with the Maintenance Director in organizing preventive maintenance services, purchases, and repairs on all kitchen equipment.
Works with the school principals concerning administration, nutrition, and the educational aspects of school nutrition.
Plans menus to ensure that healthy, diverse, and enjoyable meals are provided to students that are in compliance with Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act 2010 (HHFKA).
Perform other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Position works 230 days.

EVALUATION

Performance is evaluated in accordance with the personnel policy on classified evaluations.
Revised 4/1/2019

Position Type:

Full-Time