Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition

Job Overview

Assist the Director of Food & Nutrition in leading the district's food service program in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and requirements including public health and safety, under the guidance of the Director.

The salary range is $70,000-$75,000 based on experience with a competitive benefits package.

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, food science, agriculture or related field and two to three years of professional experience related to program specialization; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and management, specifically Instagram and Facebook.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Vernon Board of Education may find appropriate.

• Serv Safe Certification.
• A passion for community, food systems, agriculture, and youth leadership development.
• A clear understanding of farm-to-school's potential to impact community food systems, agriculture, and education.
• Relevant volunteer or work experience in both a school setting and also as a farmer/gardener to better relate to farm-to-school from both sides.

• Interaction among children.
• Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing.
• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, read, hear, see, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop.
• Frequent interruption of duties by staff, students, visitors and/or telephone.
• Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and/or pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds.

6/22/2026

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