Senior Coordinator

• School Nutrition Prog
  Polk County Public Schools
  Dwight Smith Center, Lakeland, FL, USA, 33801
• Lakeland, Florida This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education
  Job Details
  

Job ID:

5926869

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 15, 2026 5:09 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

Note:

This posting will close at 4pm on 10/09/2026.

Position Title

Senior Coor

• School Nutrition Prog
  Custom Job Purpose
  This position exists to perform responsible administrative work assisting in the overall operation of the school nutrition program for the School District.

Essential Functions of this Job

Serves as assistant to the School Nutrition Director. Assists in planning and directing the overall school nutrition program. Assists with preparation and administration of budget. Sets specifications for food and non-food supplies and awards bids. Requisitions USDA donated foods. Plans menus and establishes food tests for quality, acceptability and adherence to specifications. Coordinates bids, orders and distribution of foodservice uniforms. Coordinates ongoing eligibility determination for free and reduced meal applications and direct certification. Prepares, reviews and updates accounting, inventory and other school nutrition reports. Prepares correspondence relating to the school nutrition program. Coordinates all professional development and training for School Nutrition personnel. Plans and develops teaching materials for personnel training. Attends meetings and conferences; conducts meetings and workshops for school nutrition personnel. Assists in the Orientation Workshop for school nutrition substitutes. Along with the Director, screens and interviews new school nutrition employees. Coordinates manager intern and manager/trainer programs and recommends candidates for hire. Supervises the work of interns and manager/trainers and evaluates their performance. Assists Director in the determination of staffing needs for District Schools. Assists school principals and school nutrition managers in planning new facilities and the renovation of facilities.

Essential Functions of this Job (cont.)

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Nutrition, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Business Administration or related field; or a Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of responsible foodservice experience, including experience in a supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Professional certificate covering the field of school foodservice, such as School Nutrition Specialists Credential is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the local, state and federal laws and regulations applicable to school nutrition programs. Considerable knowledge of the practices and procedures used in the administration and operation of school nutrition. Knowledge of sanitary and safety conditions. Considerable knowledge of purchasing, warehousing, inventorying, and accounting for food products. High level of skill using computers and school nutrition related software. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with district and school personnel and subordinates. Ability to use initiative and judgment in systematizing procedure, adjusting problems and grievances, and making recommendations relative to the revisions of school nutrition procedures. Supervisory ability. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Requires some sitting and standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Physical Environment

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects infrequently weighing up to 20 pounds.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

1

• Non-Union
• F4•12-mo OSP-Exempt
  Salary Grade
  SG20
  Pay Grade
  N/A
  FLSA Status
  Exempt
  Local Code
  10248
  EEO5
  44
  Approval Date
  9/8/2015
  Date Last Revised
  

Position Type:

Full-time