Director of Child Nutrition Services (Classified Management) at East Side High School District
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Job Summary
Job Summary
The District is seeking a person to supervise, plan, organize, develop, and direct the District Child Nutrition department, supervise and train department staff, promote programs to students, staff and the general public, supervise and participate in the preparation, accounting and maintenance of all related financial records, statements, reports and cost studies; provides and maintains efficient and effective nutrition services to all schools in the District, and to do other related work as required.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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EAST SIDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB TITLE: Director of Child Nutrition Services (Classified Management)
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent of Business Services, the person holding this position is expected, to supervise, plan, organize, develop, and direct the District Child Nutrition department, supervise and train department staff, promote programs to students, staff and the general public, supervise and participate in the preparation, accounting and maintenance of all related financial records, statements, reports and cost studies; provides and maintains efficient and effective nutrition services to all schools in the District, and to do other related work as required.
SUPERVISOR: Associate Superintendent of Business Services
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Works cooperatively with other members of the Management Team in the formulation of district policies and their implementation
Directs the preparation and control of the annual budget of the Child Nutrition Fund
Directs and monitors the workflow of all department staff including, but not limited to; budget preparation and control records, data processing entry and reporting to the various budget and accounting systems, reports of expenditures and revenue, financial statements and reports, receipt, and disbursement of funds for all expenditures
Trains, schedules, and supervises the duties of personnel in the Nutrition Department
Provides for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, as required
Provides fiscal management of department resources, including analyzing financial and operating statements; maintains required fiscal records
Directs and coordinates the procurement of food, supplies, and equipment; screens and approves all department requisitions
Develops specifications for food, supplies, and equipment bids and quotations
Reviews all bids and quotations and makes appropriate recommendations for purchase
Assesses Nutritional Services needs and recommends purchase of new or replacement equipment
Assesses needs, makes recommendations, and assists in planning of Nutritional Services facilities
Liaison to and supervises reconciliation of district records internally and with those of the Office of the County Superintendent of Schools, State Department of Education, Santa Clara County, the cities of San Jose, and all other governmental agencies participating in nutrition services
Works cooperatively with other agencies in the procurement and distribution of USDA commodity foods
Acts as the coordinator/resource person for disaster feeding sites
Designs and supervises the instruction and training of department personnel; evaluates performance of department personnel
Exercises supervision over site staff in production, service, lunchroom routine, and daily accountability practices
Screens job applicants, interviews applicants, and recommends employment and assignment to schools in accordance with workload
Conducts regular staff meetings and workshops
Directs the planning of menus and checks dietary balance, nutritional adequacy, and student acceptability for foods used; use of nutrient analysis and related software
Acts as information source to administrators, department directors, supervisors, staff, and others regarding nutrition policies, procedures, standards, and requirements; consults with district administrators regarding department needs and nutrition education programs
Meets with students, teachers, parents, vendors, employees, and community groups regarding department matters
Applies for and implements food and nutrition grants
Works with, installs, and updates related software; troubleshooting related software and hardware
Cognizant of current nutritional standards; provide meals of high-quality food that meet or exceed current nutritional standards
Works with local growers to obtain locally grown fresh food, including, but not limited to fresh fruits and vegetables
Does other related work as assigned
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
Principles of organization and administration as it applies to schools, business management, purchasing, school food service, and nutrition
Accounting and financial record-keeping principles and procedures especially as they pertain to governmental and school district accounting
Modern office methods and practices including computer use, letter and report writing
Functions and basic clerical operations of an administrative office
Techniques of supervision
Institutional kitchen planning and food preparation equipment
Food production, including preparation, serving, holding, storage, sanitation, and safety.
Menu planning, nutritional analysis, and marketing
Maintaining cooperative working relationships with school district officials, staff, and the general public
Ability to:
Select and train personnel
Reason logically and think independently
Direct and supervise staff
Analyze situations accurately and decide upon appropriate action
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Compose independently clear and accurate correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, and reports concerning department tasks
Use and understand data processing input and output
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major or concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer science, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field; OR
Bachelor's degree in any academic major and at least five years of experience in management of a school food service program
Minimum one-year supervisory experience is required
Valid California driver’s license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Seldom = Less than 25%
2. Occasional = 26%-50%
3. Often = 51%-75%
4. Frequent = above 76%
a. Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations [4]
b. Ability to stand for extended periods of time [2]
c. Ability to see to read, prepare and proofread documents [4]
d. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal level [4]
e. Ability to communicate so that others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation [4]
f. Ability to bend and twist, sit, stoop, kneel, push, and pull [4]
g. Ability to lift 5-20 lbs. [2]
h. Ability to carry 5-20 lbs. [2]
i. Ability to operate office equipment [4]
j. Ability to reach in all directions [4]
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment
Occasionally driving a vehicle to conduct work
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The District will comply with all legal requirements relating to reasonable accommodation for employees and job applicants.
Revised: 06/05/2025 Bd Mtg
Requirements / Qualifications
A complete application for the position will include: 1. A personal letter of application stating reasons for being interested in the position and why you should be considered. 2. A current Résumé 3. At least 3 current letters of recommendation 4. Copy of Bachelor's Degree or transcripts (if applicable)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Bachelor's degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major or concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer science, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field; OR 2. Bachelor's degree in any academic major and at least five years of experience in management of a school food service program 3. Minimum one year supervisory experience is required 4. Bilingual Candidates Preferred
- Certificate Copy (Copy of Degree(s))
- Letter of Introduction (Personal letter of application stating reasons for being interested in position and why you should be considered)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least 3 current letters of recommendation)
- Resume (Current Resume)
Requirements / Qualifications
A complete application for the position will include: 1. A personal letter of application stating reasons for being interested in the position and why you should be considered. 2. A current Résumé 3. At least 3 current letters of recommendation 4. Copy of Bachelor's Degree or transcripts (if applicable)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Bachelor's degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major or concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer science, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field; OR 2. Bachelor's degree in any academic major and at least five years of experience in management of a school food service program 3. Minimum one year supervisory experience is required 4. Bilingual Candidates Preferred
- Certificate Copy (Copy of Degree(s))
- Letter of Introduction (Personal letter of application stating reasons for being interested in position and why you should be considered)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least 3 current letters of recommendation)
- Resume (Current Resume)
Comments and Other Information
The successful DIRECTOR OF CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES applicant will be selected on the basis of the following:
1. Ability to train, schedule, and supervise the duties of personnel in the Nutrition Department
2. Ability to direct and coordinate the procurement of food, supplies, and equipment; screen and approve all department requisitions
3. Ability to work cooperatively with other agencies in the procurement and distribution of USDA commodity foods
4. Ability to direct the planning of menus and checks dietary balance, nutritional adequacy, and student acceptability for foods used; use of nutrient analysis and related software
5. Knowledge of principles of organization and administration as it applies to schools, business management, purchasing, school food service, and nutrition
6. Knowledge of institutional kitchen planning and food preparation equipment
7. Knowledge of menu planning, nutritional analysis, and marketing
8. Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with school district officials, staff, and the general public
Comments and Other Information
The successful DIRECTOR OF CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES applicant will be selected on the basis of the following:
1. Ability to train, schedule, and supervise the duties of personnel in the Nutrition Department
2. Ability to direct and coordinate the procurement of food, supplies, and equipment; screen and approve all department requisitions
3. Ability to work cooperatively with other agencies in the procurement and distribution of USDA commodity foods
4. Ability to direct the planning of menus and checks dietary balance, nutritional adequacy, and student acceptability for foods used; use of nutrient analysis and related software
5. Knowledge of principles of organization and administration as it applies to schools, business management, purchasing, school food service, and nutrition
6. Knowledge of institutional kitchen planning and food preparation equipment
7. Knowledge of menu planning, nutritional analysis, and marketing
8. Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with school district officials, staff, and the general public
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
6/6/2025
Contact
Becky Laguna
408.347.5251
408.347.5251
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$123,876 / year - $158,016 Annually
$123,876 / year - $158,016 Annually
Length of Work Year
12 Months per year (241-243)
Employment Type
Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Stipend
$852 / Year
Master's Degree Stipend
$1,512 / Year
Benefits
District-paid medical/dental/vision care (Includes spouse and qualified dependents); 12 days paid sick leave per year; Maximum accrual of 25 days of vacation per year (prorated if employment is less than 12 months; July 1 - June 30)
Position Location
Education Center
Position Effective
July 1, 2025