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Job Title:

Senior Coordinator -

School Nutrition Prog Job Location:

Dwight Smith Center Job Location (Short): Lakeland, FL, USA, 33801

Status:

Open Posting End Date:

Salary Grade:

SG20

Note:

This posting will close at 4pm on 09/21/2026. 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.