Senior Coordinator - School Nutrition Prog

Senior Coordinator - School Nutrition Prog

Polk County Public Schools Dwight Smith Center, Lakeland, FL, USA, 33801 - Lakeland, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education.

Job : 5926869

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 5:09 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

This posting will close at 4pm on 10/09/2026.

Senior Coor - School Nutrition Prog

This position exists to perform responsible administrative work assisting in the overall operation of the school nutrition program for the School District.

Serves as assistant to the School Nutrition Director. Assists in planning and directing the overall school nutrition program. Assists with preparation and administration of budget. Sets specifications for food and non-food supplies and awards bids. Requisition s USDA donated foods. Plans menus and establishes food tests for quality, acceptability and adherence to specifications. Coordinates bids, orders and distribution of food service uniforms.

Coordinates ongoing eligibility determination for free and reduced meal applications and direct certification. Prepares, reviews and updates accounting, inventory and other school nutrition reports. Prepares correspondence relating to the school nutrition program. Coordinates all professional development and training for School Nutrition personnel. Plans and develops teaching materials for personnel training. Attends meetings and conferences; conducts meetings and workshops for school nutrition personnel.

Assists in the Orientation Workshop for school nutrition substitutes. Along with the Director, screens and interviews new school nutrition employees. Coordinates manager intern and manager/trainer programs and recommends candidates for hire. Supervises the work of interns and manager/trainers and evaluates their performance. Assists Director in the determination of staffing needs for District Schools. Assists school principals and school nutrition managers in planning new facilities and the renovation of facilities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Nutrition, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Business Administration or related field; or a Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of responsible food service experience, including experience in a supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Professional certificate covering the field of school food service, such as School Nutrition Specialists Credential is required.

Thorough knowledge of the local, state and federal laws and regulations applicable to school nutrition programs. Considerable knowledge of the practices and procedures used in the administration and operation of school nutrition. Knowledge of sanitary and safety conditions. Considerable knowledge of purchasing, warehousing, inventorying, and accounting for food products. High level of skill using computers and school nutrition related software. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with district and school personnel and subordinates.

Ability to use initiative and judgment in systematizing procedure, adjusting problems and grievances, and making recommendations relative to the revisions of school nutrition procedures. Supervisory ability. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Requires some sitting and standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires…