Director of School Nutrition -

Vacancy ID:

274365

Vacancy Details

Title

Director of School Nutrition

School/Building

Bay View Middle School

Number of Openings

1

Close Date (11:59 p.m. Central)

10/9/2026

Contact

Name

Tina Nowak

Title

Human Resources Coordinator

Phone

920-662-8190

Position Details

Position Start Date

10/26/2026

Salary/Wage

Salary ranges from $90,000 to $125,000 based on experience in an educational agency.

Terms/Schedule

Full time, 12 month position

Appointment Type

Full Time

Description

The Director of School Nutrition leads the School Nutrition department's day-to-day operations, ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations. This role involves developing programs that promote student health and wellness while managing the department's budget and vendor relationships. This is a 12 month position with an expected start date of October 26, 2026. Salary ranges from $90,000 to $125,000 based on experience in an educational agency with a full benefit package.

The Howard-Suamico School District offers highly desirable benefits as part of our total compensation package.

These include:

Substantial leave time including 20 days of PTO eligible for potential monetary payout and 20 days of vacation annually as well as 11 paid Holidays

Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan premiums start at $29.46 for single, $67.40 for family each pay period). Benefit eligible employees who opt out of medical insurance receive $6,000 cash-in-lieu.

Onsite clinic for insured staff and their families ($5 fee). Bellin Nearsite and FastCare fees of $15 per visit.

Long-term disability with options to add short-term disability insurance, voluntary accident and critical illness insurance.

An exceptional pension plan through the Wisconsin Retirement System with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources and professional consultation services to support their health and overall well-being.

District contribution to a 403b Supplemental Retirement Account.

Essential Functions Qualifications:

Department Leadership and Strategic Support:

Lead the day-to-day operations of the School Nutrition Department through meaningful engagement of key stakeholders.

Support and bring together nutritional leaders toward a common strategic goal and mission.

Oversee all staffing responsibilities.

Fiscal Management and Revenue Generation

Ensure fiscal responsibility, oversee vendor management and department budget.

Find innovative pathways to increase revenue for the School Nutrition Department.

Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure quality service delivery.

Manage all DPI school meal program contracts, revenue, reporting.

Program Development and Advocacy

Be an advocate for the health and nutritional needs of HSSD students to ultimately foster their education.

Develop best-in-class programs that support in-school health and wellness, as well as community outreach.

Compliance and External Relations Management

Translate state/federal regulations into impactful services for the school community.

Ensure school nutrition programs are in compliance with mandated laws.

Act as the conduit between outside agencies and the District in relation to all school nutrition functions.

Experience in or knowledge of:

Education:

Master's or Professional Degree in Dietetics, Business Administration or related field.

Licensure:

Registered Dietitian; Valid driver's license

Certificates, Certifications, or Other Training:

CPR certification

Previous Work-Related Experience:

7-9 years of work-related and supervisory experience

Please review the full job description here.

Candidate Requirements

Years of Experience

4

Degree

Bachelor