Child Nutrition Operations Coordinator

Nutrition Coordinator

Denton Independent School District Child Nutrition - Denton, Texas

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Job : 5615124

Final date to receive applications: Apr 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Apr 23, 2026

Dept./School: Child Nutrition

Reports to: Director of Child Nutrition

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Admin/Prof-3

Minimum Salary: $77,335

Duty Days: 230 days

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Promotes participation in Denton ISD Child Nutrition Programs, assists in promoting health and nutrition through nutrition education, and plans and implements menus in accordance with USDA/TDA guidelines for all school campuses.

Education/Certification/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or Institutional Management required.
• Registered Dietitian required.
• Minimum 3 years’ management experience in USDA Child Nutrition programs preferred.
• Current Serv Safe Food Protection Manager Certification or approved alternative.
• SNS certification preferred.

• Plans, organizes, directs, and manages district’s cafeteria and food service programs.
• Develops menus that meet established nutritional requirements for students.
• Coordinates with and oversees the District Chef to ensure recipes and menu items meet student desires and nutritional guidelines.
• Performs nutrient and menu analysis and manages digital software.
• Reviews food production and serving methods to ensure they meet the planned menu, follow recipes, maintain department procedures, and meet the timely delivery of food to the students and staff.
• Analyzes productivity measures to evaluate customer service satisfaction.
• Works cooperatively with campus administration to create meal schedules and processes.
• Coordinates, develops, and directs special diet modifications and menus that meet federal guidelines to accommodate students with special dietary needs.
• Participates on the District Student Health Advisory Committee and assists with implementation of District Wellness Policy.
• Develops and maintains written department procedures for all food service operations.
• Assists with development of a cost-effective and efficient system of procurement of all food meeting federal procurement and Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards.
• Assists with oversight of HAACP and Food Safety protocols.

• Plans and directs inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies.
• Assists with development of, reviews, and revises job descriptions in food service department.
• Develops training opportunities and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operation in the food service area.
• Evaluates job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises personnel and makes sound recommendations regarding personnel placement, transfer, retention, and dismissal.
• Maintains safety standards that confirm with federal, state, and insurance regulations and develops a program of preventive safety.

• Frequent electronic and verbal communication with food distributor and food representatives to ensure procurement and delivery of food and items needed.
• Utilizes Denton ISD Child Nutrition’s social media platforms to disseminate promotions, Child Nutrition educational initiatives, and menu updates.
• Assists and supports the efforts of all Child Nutrition staff with a positive attitude.
• Encourages positive morale among staff and promotes team effort within each school and within the department.

• Remain current with local, state, and federal policies.
• Attend workshops/seminars as assigned to maintain and exceed current knowledge and meet continuing education requirements.
• Participate in staff development for the Child Nutrition Department.

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintain confidentiality in all manners; effectively prioritize job duties; maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Subject to temperature extremes. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions. Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Numerous phone calls. Subject to frequent interactions and deadlines.

Position Type: Full-Time

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• Administration >
  Food Services
• Organization-level Positions >
  Coordinator
• Support Staff >
  Food Service

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