Executive Director of Child Nutrition - 2026-2027

Title

Executive Director of Child Nutrition

Department

Child Nutrition

Reports to

Assistant Superintendent

Compensation

AP 209

Days

226

Revised 02/27/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Direct and manage 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 requirements for students, and maintain a safe and sanitary environment.

EDUCATIONAL AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Business or Related Field
• Master's Degree or Registered and Licensed Dietitian preferred
• Eight hours of food safety training completed or within 30 days of employment
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of menu planning, food purchasing, and preparation of foods in food service
• Strong ability to conduct onsite inspections of food service facilities district wide
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policies and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of computer applications necessary to perform job responsibilities

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Food Service Management operations, preferably K-12 Food Service operations

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies and reporting guidelines for the Food and Child Nutrition Department
• Establishes and directs process of providing free and reduced lunch applications in compliance with United States Department of Agriculture and Texas Education Agency (TEA) guidelines for meal eligibility and reimbursement of federal funds
• Reviews employment applications for Child Nutrition positions, conduct interviews and recommend candidates to Human
• Communicates and promotes high expectation revers for staff and employee performance in an enabling supportive way, and provide proper recognition of excellence and achievement
• Work cooperatively to develop and implement a cost-effective and efficient food procurement and inventory system that meets both federal and TEA standards
• Coordinate new initiatives and projects
• Works with the District construction ana/or maintenance teams for bond projects/kitchen
• Design, implement and monitor the internal catering program for district events
• Develop, implement and update written procedures for all food service operations
• Interface with campus administration to facilitate resolution of concerns
• Manage the efficient operation of all campus unite to ensure the standards of diet, cleanliness, health, safety and productivity are in alignment with industry and District standards
• Ensures the district's staff health and safely protocols are
• Ensures that the goals and objectives of the Food and Child Nutrition Services complement the District's vision
• Organizes and conducts training programs to promote safe handling and a safe work environment
• Assists with the evaluation of formal bids and make recommendations for the awarding
• of contracts for school board approval as applicable
• Develops and implements inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies and recommend replacement and disposal of obsolete equipment as necessary
• Complies, maintains, and files all reports. and other documents required
• Assists principals and teachers in the instructional phases of the national School Lunch and Breakfast Program when requested
• Ensure that community or staff issues_ or concerns are timely Investigated. addressed and resolved as applicable
• Attend Board meetings as applicable and work extended work hours and/or work weeks to include travel out of town and/or overnight as required throughout the year
• Assumes responsibility for own professional development; for keeping current with the literature, new research findings, and improved techniques in specialized areas; and for attending appropriate professional meetings
• Demonstrates a high level of personal integrity, a collaborative leadership style and high ethical standards
• Participate in activities which support school J community goals and represent the District favorably to the general public
• Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
• Ensure compliance with the Texas Educator's Code of Ethics
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises and evaluate assigned personnel

Equipment Used:

• Office equipment - personal computer, printer, calculator, multi-line telephone, software programs and peripherals, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.
• Communication equipment - radio communication equipment, cellular telephone
• Video monitoring equipment

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written), interpret policies and procedures, reason, read, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, coordinate, compile, and instruct
• Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands:

• Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and/or ramps, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity, distinguishing colors, driving, traveling.
• Occasional: Lifting, moderate, 15-44 pounds; carrying, moderate, 15-44 pounds

Environmental Factors:

• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise, low or intense illumination, vibration
• Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.), work outside, work around moving objects or vehicles, work on uneven surfaces, work alone, work prolonged or irregular hours.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

The Judson School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status.