Director of Child Nutrition

Full Job Description: Director of Child Nutrition Salary/Grade: Business Grade 11 | BG-11 Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above). For more information on our comprehensive benefits packages, please visit our Compensation and Benefits website . Position Summary: The Director of Child Nutrition Services directs all functions of the district's Child Nutrition program, including menu planning, food production and service, procurement, and compliance with federal and state school nutrition requirements. The Director serves as the district's authorized representative for the National School Lunch Program and related child nutrition programs, develops and administers the Child Nutrition budget, and leads the department's management team. The Director assures the production and service of quality, fresh, wholesome, and nutritious foods that students will accept, in support of the district's mission. Key Functions Child Nutrition program administration and federal complianceMenu planning and food production standardsProcurement and USDA commodity managementDepartment budget and financial managementFood safety and sanitationManagement team leadership and staff development Education Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, food service management, hospitality or restaurant administration, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible related experience totaling four (4) yearsMaster's degree preferred Experience Seven (7) years of experience in food service or child nutrition operationsExperience supervising a food service or child nutrition management team requiredExperience administering federally funded child nutrition programs preferredExperience in a school district or other public sector food service operation preferred Licenses And Certifications Registered Dietitian, School Nutrition Specialist (SNS), or equivalent professional credential preferredServSafe Food Protection Manager certification required within six (6) months of hireValid Driver's License Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Working knowledge of the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and related federal child nutrition programs, including meal pattern requirements and reimbursement rulesWorking knowledge of federal procurement requirements applicable to child nutrition programs, including competitive procurement methods, Buy American, and debarment and suspension screeningKnowledge of USDA Foods entitlement, ordering, and inventory managementKnowledge of HACCP principles and state and local health department food safety requirementsKnowledge of free and reduced price eligibility determination, verification, and confidentiality requirementsAbility to develop and manage a departmental budget, monitor food and labor cost, and maintain the program within available revenueAbility to plan menus that meet federal meal patterns while accounting for student acceptance, cost, and production capacityAbility to prepare for and respond to state Administrative Reviews and to develop and carry out corrective actionAbility to lead, develop, and evaluate a management team across multiple sitesAbility to communicate clearly with principals, families, vendors, state agency staff, and the public About Our District: At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.