Food Services Program Specialist

Food Services Program Specialist

San Diego Unified School District Food Services Department - San Diego, California Open in Google Maps

Job : 5876688

Final date to receive applications: Aug 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 07, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Food Services Program Specialist. This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

The Food Services Program Specialist will plan, organize, and assist in the direction of food services projects; implement, coordinate, and monitor special programs; perform studies and prepare reports; assist in the development, evaluation, and implementation of department policies, programs, and procedures.

As a Food Services Program Specialist, you will directly manage and advance two of SDUSD’s flagship sustainability initiatives: the Farm to School Program and the Love Food Not Waste Program. In this role, you will bridge day-to-day operations with community impact by coordinating hands-on nutrition education, supporting school gardens (Garden to Café and Youth Garden Stand), facilitating training/presentations, and representing the district across local and statewide organizations.

Additionally, you will oversee district-wide food rescue efforts by maintaining partnerships with hunger relief agencies, tracking operational metrics, and refining policies to safely redirect surplus meals from production and satellite kitchens away from landfills and into the community. Through data analysis, program evaluation, cross-departmental collaboration, and public outreach, you will play a critical role in nourishing students while promoting environmental stewardship throughout the San Diego Unified School District.

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• Working
  
  Location:
  
  Food and Nutrition Services Department. 6735 Gifford Way, Room 5, San Diego, CA 92111
• The District covers a large portion of San Diego County. Refer to the District Area Map at this Link and make sure to identify any and all specific area(s) you are interested in working in. The area(s) you identify in your application will be used for any future vacancies filled using the eligiblity list from this recruitment.
• School/Department Website: Sandi Coast Cafe
• Work Schedule:12 months per year / 40 hours per week.
• Salary: This position is paid on the Office-Technical and Business Services (OTBS) Salary Schedule. Grade 48. To view the Salary Schedule,  .
• Positions 20 hours per week or greater qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.

If you are currently working in this jobtitle as a monthly (not hourly) District employee and wish to transfer DO NOT submit an online application through this posting. Instead, complete a Transfer Request Form .

Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to graduation from a college or university with a major in business, institution management, school food service management, dietetics, or a related field and one year of institutional food management experience.

NOTE:

Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application.

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.

• Online employment application
  • A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections.
    
    Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and…