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Position Type: Student Support Services/Student Services Positions
Date Posted: 5/14/2026
Location:
School Board Office
Date Available:
07/01/2026
SUPERVISOR OF SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS
Primary Function
The Supervisor of School Nutrition Programs oversees and leads the division's comprehensive school nutrition services to ensure safe, nutritious, and appealing meals for students. This position ensures full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; manages program operations, budgets, and contracts; and provides leadership, training, and oversight to support high-quality nutrition services across all schools.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree with an academic major or area of concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field OR a bachelor's degree with any academic major or area of concentration and a State‑recognized certificate for school nutrition directors OR a bachelor's degree in any major and at least five years of experience in management of school nutrition programs
Completed at least eight hours of food safety training within five years prior to hire or complete at least eight hours of food safety training within 30 calendar days of hire
Valid Virginia driver's license
At least one year of management experience, preferably in school nutrition, is preferred
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
Expert knowledge of federal and state regulations related to the National School Lunch Program and National School Breakfast Program, meal patterns, administrative and procurement reviews, and offer‑versus‑serve requirements
Demonstrated financial management and ability to operate a large, multi‑site enterprise.
Strong food safety expertise
Proficiency with nutrition/point of sale software
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and members of the community
Performance Responsibilities
Serve as the liaison with the division's contracted food service management company
Supervise the Manager of School Food Services
Administer, monitor, and continuously improve all child nutrition programs to meet United States Department of Agriculture, Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), and division requirements, including meal pattern compliance, civil rights, administrative review readiness, on‑site accountability reviews, eligibility verification, Community Eligibility Provision applications, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program
Attends all VDOE supervisor/director meetings and relevant trainings/webinars
Conduct site visits of all school kitchens at least monthly to review operations, safety, sanitation, and customer service
Lead division‑wide compliance with Virginia competitive food regulations, coordinating with principals/wellness policy designees on non‑School Nutrition Program sales, recordkeeping, and monitoring
Develop and manage the annual School Nutrition budget; analyze participation, revenue, and food/labor cost; implement cost controls to maintain the required balance in the food service account
Oversee claims for reimbursement, free/reduced‑price meal application processes (or direct certification/CEP as applicable), and ensure accurate, timely reporting to VDOE
Direct compliant procurement of goods and equipment
Collaborate with Finance staff for monthly claims and reporting
Coordinate kitchen equipment planning for new kitchen construction/renovations
Coordinate with Information Technology staff regarding point‑of‑sale system, free/reduced meal application platform, and inventory/production software
Design and deliver manager/staff training
Provide timely information to school administrative teams and division leaders regarding relevant school nutrition policies and expectations
Lead the Request for Proposal and contract renewal/amendment processes related to the contracted food service management company
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions and
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to…
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