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Sodexo

Food Operations Manager 3

Manhattan, NY

Oversee food procurement and production standards * Support retail menu planning and menu costing * Manage employee scheduling, performance management, and staff development * Ensure compliance with ...

Sodexo

Food Operations Manager 3

New York, NY · On-site

Oversee food procurement and production standards * Support retail menu planning and menu costing * Manage employee scheduling, performance management, and staff development * Ensure compliance with ...

Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center

NY · On-site

$45K - $55K/yr

Food Procurement: Manage food purchasing, ensuring that necessary food commodities are ordered and delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner. * Training & Development: Provide training and ...

New Star Restaurant

Kitchen Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70K/yr

... * Assist in food procurement, as well as responsible for short notice food and beverage procurement. * Assist in scheduling/organizing kitchen maintenance. * Flexibility towards adjusting ...

CAREERXCHANGE®, Inc.

Director of Purchasing

Miami, FL · On-site

Manage high-volume food procurement while maintaining quality, consistency, and cost efficiency. * Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with vendors and distributors. * Build and maintain strong ...

HV Global Group, Inc.

Union Cook III (AM)

Carmel, CA · On-site

$26.21/hr

Directly procures all food items and follows standard recipes and line check sheets to properly set up and maintain his / her station as set forth according to daily prep sheets. * Maintains a ...

HV Global Marketing Corporation

$26.21/hr

Directly procures all food items and follows standard recipes and line check sheets to properly set up and maintain his / her station as set forth according to daily prep sheets. * Maintains a ...

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How much do food procurement jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for food procurement in the United States is $95,876.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,000.00 and $114,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in Food Procurement, you need strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills, typically backed by a degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field. Familiarity with procurement software (like SAP or Oracle), inventory management systems, and knowledge of food safety standards are important technical assets. Excellent communication, relationship-building abilities, and adaptability help professionals stand out in this role. These skills ensure cost-effective, timely sourcing of quality food products while maintaining compliance and positive supplier relationships.

What is a Food Procurement job?

A Food Procurement job involves sourcing, purchasing, and managing food supply for an organization, such as a restaurant, hotel, or food distributor. Professionals in this role work with suppliers to ensure food quality, negotiate prices, and maintain inventory levels. They must also stay informed about market trends, food safety regulations, and cost-effective purchasing strategies. Effective food procurement helps businesses minimize waste, optimize costs, and ensure a steady supply of ingredients.

What are some common challenges faced in a Food Procurement role, and how are they addressed?

Food Procurement professionals often face challenges such as fluctuating market prices, supply chain disruptions, and ensuring product quality and safety. To address these, they stay updated on market trends, maintain strong relationships with multiple vendors, and implement robust quality assurance processes. Good communication and proactive planning help minimize the impact of shortages or delays. Successful procurement teams also collaborate closely with culinary, operations, and finance departments to balance cost, quality, and inventory needs.

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COORDINATOR, FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES

COORDINATOR, FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES

Broward County Schools

Sunrise, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Broward County Public Schools rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 61 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

232nd of 556 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Job Title: COORDINATOR, FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Posting Start Date: 6/15/26
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Job Description:
POSITION GOAL
Assist the Executive Director in implementing the Food & Nutrition Services Program and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Program by providing technical assistance and guidance to area supervisors and managers to ensure that meals served to students meet state and federal regulations and are prepared with high-quality foods obtained at cost-effective prices.
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Coordinator, Food & Nutrition Services shall carry out the essential performance responsibilities listed below:
  • Supervise staff as assigned in the performance of job duties.
  • Establish goals for Food & Nutrition Services operation based on identified needs and monitor progress toward these goals.
  • Evaluate food products and equipment in terms of acceptability for use in school food service; develop and revise the nutritional analysis of foods and menus for WEB site and district schools to meet special dietary needs.
  • Plan district-wide menus considering nutrition requirements, student food preferences, USDA commodities, and financial resources. Calculate food quantities to purchase for the district and develop guidelines for food service managers to order food for their school site.
  • Meet with student advisory councils to elicit student input into menu planning and new food selection.
  • Evaluate products, services, and pricing available through multiple food vendors across the U.S; develop, negotiate, and monitor food contract arrangements for an annual district-wide food purchasing budget to ensure compliance with federal procurement regulations, state board rules, and school board policies.
  • Prepare, assist, and coordinate the annual food budget.
  • Ensure the most effective utilization of the United States Department of Agriculture budget government commodity food credit in the Broward School District. Responsible for ordering, warehousing, allocating, confer requests, and understanding all distributing, and audit compliance of commodity food.
  • Responsible for the Monthly and Annual Community Reconciliation report.
  • Develop standards and implement food preparation and serving techniques and procedures and oversee product safety issues.
  • Serve as technical advisor to supervisors, managers, and contractual partners for all areas of USDA Nutrient compliance food production service, and analysis of meal patterns, and management concerns/questions/emergencies.
  • Develop and revise, as needed, standards of identity for food products, equipment and supplies.
  • Supervise and monitor the National School Lunch, Breakfast, and After School Snack Program, After School Supper Program throughout the District to ensure that menus, food procurement, and USDA commodities utilized comply with federal/state regulations and school board policies.
  • Coordinate and plan the operation of the Summer Food Service Program district-wide for schools, parks, and municipalities.
  • Designee for the District ensuring availability of adequate hurricane shelter food supplies.
  • Develop and refine integration of computer technology to automate the ordering process, monitor food costs to budget, evaluate vendor performance, etc.; continue to review new programs to upgrade system capability.
  • Ensure all department priorities and projects assist in achieving the District's Strategic Plan.
  • Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of the School Board of Broward County
  • Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
  • Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to the job responsibilities.
  • Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
  • Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
  • An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of experience and/or training in the field related to the title of the position.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
  • An earned master's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Experience in an institutional environment, i.e., school, nursing home, hospital.
  • Registered Dietitian.
  • Valid Florida Driver's License.
  • Bilingual skills.

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose
Works with school staff, district staff, United States Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) in the administration, supervision, and operation of a cost-effective food service program for individual schools and the District.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force as frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.
LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION
To review the complete job description for this position, access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: D-049
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Advertisement Window: 06/08/2026 - 6/30/2026
Work Calendar: 244 Day Cal
Classification: Exempt
Compensation:
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