Director of Nutrition Services

Director of Nutrition Services at Coachella Valley Unified School District

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Application Deadline

6/8/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

5/26/2026

Contact

Lorena Gamez

760-848-1091

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$10,449.00 - $13,322.00 Monthly

Add''l Salary Info

(Step 26 A-F Classified Mgmt Schedule) *Excellent Benefits Package

Length of Work Year

12 months/ 8 hours

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Nutrition Services

About the Employer

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under direction, manages, supervises and coordinates the multi-faced District food services program: to include providing direction to all food service employees in the performance of all site programs; ensuring fiscal accountability and cost effectiveness; and, compliance with District, State and Federal requirements regarding nutrition, sanitation, safety and record keeping.

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Requirements / Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelors degree in any academic major and at least five (5) years of experience in management of school nutrition programs. 2. Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skill to manage personnel and services, supervise personnel and projects, operate standard office equipment including use of applicable computer applications, use English in both written and verbal form, use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation, and perform basic math calculations. Skill to plan menus and maintain inventory control. Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation principles, nutritional requirements. Knowledge of computer hardware and software. Ability to make administrative decisions. 3. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing: Valid California Drivers License Valid Minimum Liability Car Insurance TB Test Clearance Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance Food Handlers Training Certificate

NOTE: This position starts July 1, 2026

• Copy of Transcript (Bachelor''s Degree)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters within the past six months, one being from current supervisor)
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelors degree in any academic major and at least five (5) years of experience in management of school nutrition programs. 2. Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skill to manage personnel and services, supervise personnel and projects, operate standard office equipment including use of applicable computer applications, use English in both written and verbal form, use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation, and perform basic math calculations. Skill to plan menus and maintain inventory control. Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation principles, nutritional requirements. Knowledge of computer hardware and software. Ability to make administrative decisions. 3. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing: Valid California Drivers License Valid Minimum Liability Car Insurance TB Test Clearance Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance Food Handlers Training Certificate

NOTE: This position starts July 1, 2026

• Copy of Transcript (Bachelor''s Degree)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters within the past six months, one being from current supervisor)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at (760) 848-1091. The Districts 504 Coordinator is the Director Child Welfare and Attendance and can be reached at (760) 848-1156.

Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at (760) 848-1091. The Districts 504 Coordinator is the Director Child Welfare and Attendance and can be reached at (760) 848-1156.

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