Assistant Director of Child Nutrition

Chapel Hill ISD (Tyler)

Chapel Hill ISD - Tyler, Texas This job is also posted in Chapel Hill ISD (Tyler), and ESC Region 7 Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID:

5934234

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Assist with directing and managing the child nutrition operation of the district. Plan and implement programs that meet regulatory and nutritional requirements for students, promote the development of sound nutritional practices, and maintain a safe and sanitary environment.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

At least 60 college hours in food and nutrition, dietetics, home economics, or food service management

Experience:

Experience in administrative cafeteria operations, menu planning, food specifications, food purchasing, preparation and serving of foods in a food service situation At least 3 years experience in food service management

A minimum of 3 years of successful administrative experience Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Assist the Director of Child Nutrition to manage the district's food service programs

Assist the Director of Child Nutrition to develop menus that meet established nutritional requirements for students

Works cooperatively with campus principals to create lunch schedules and resolve personnel issues

Establishes and assists the process of providing free and reduced lunch applications following United States Department of Agriculture and Texas Education Agency guidelines for meal eligibility and reimbursement of federal funds

Aides in the development and maintain written department procedures for all food service operations

Works with Directors of Head Start and Title I to correlate special program needs with the federal standards for the child nutrition program

Comply with federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the food service area

Aides in compiling, maintaining, and filing all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required

Prepares the necessary data for processing the food service payroll

Assist in administering the food service budget and ensures that the programs are cost effective and the funds are managed prudently

Assist with compiling budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs

Assists with the development of a cost-effective and efficient system of procurement of all food meeting federal procurement and Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards

Assist with initiating and approving purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies

Recommend disposal of obsolete equipment and replace equipment as necessary

Plan and direct inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies

Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operation in the food service area

Assist with evaluating job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness

Recruit, train, and supervise personnel and make sound recommendations about personnel placement, transfer, retention, and dismissal

Ensures that measures are in place and operating to protect food, supplies, and equipment in school cafeterias, lunchrooms, and warehouse

Maintains safety standards that conform with federal, state, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety

Improves leadership skills through self-initiated professional development activities

Performs duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the TEA Code of Ethics for Educators

Uses information provided through the District appraisal process to improve performance; evaluates the job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness

Performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as related to the position and as assigned

Annually establishes and meets performance goals

Oversees the PEIMS process as it relates to the department

Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible

Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations

Adhere to the district's safety policies and procedures

Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business

Must be able to perform the essential functions of interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned

Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

Other duties as assigned

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$59,885 to $73,030 Per Year