Director of Nutrition Services- Schuyler & La Plata

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Nutrition Services is responsible for the effective, efficient and compliant operation of the school district’s child nutrition program. The Director of Nutrition Services will professionally administer a child nutrition program in accordance with Opaa! policies procedures, client policies, and governmental regulations.

Responsibilities include:

• Recruit, hire, and retain high functioning kitchen teams
• Train, coach, and develop team members
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with school district administration and staff
• Supervise the production and service of breakfast and lunch meals and special events
• Purchasing food and supplies, managing inventory, and maintaining a strong cost management environment
• Maintaining a safe work environment
• Compliance with federal, state and local regulations

Qualified candidates must meet at least one of the following education and experience requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent educational experience with academic majors in the areas including food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education culinary arts, business or related field; OR

Bachelor’s degree in any academic major, and at least 1 year of relevant school nutrition programs experience; OR

Associate’s degree or equivalent educational experience, with academic major in specific areas and at least 1 year of relevant school nutrition programs experience; OR

High school diploma (or GED) and at least 3 years of relevant experience in school nutrition programs

If you possess a Can Do-Will Do Attitude , a Servant’s Heart , and are ready to have Fun with a Purpose , let us show you how you can find both a career and a home with Opaa!

Opaa! Food Management is a leading provider of child nutrition programs in the Midwest. Opaa! serves over 220 K-12 public school districts in 6 states, with a combined enrollment of over 225,000 students. Opaa! partners with its client school districts to increase student participation in school meal programs, create a financially sustainable child nutrition program, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Family owned and operated since 1978, Opaa!’s mission is “Make their Day!”