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Carlsbad Unified

Director, Nutrition Services

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$46K - $53K/yr

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for school nutrition program director in the United States is $66,955.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between School Nutrition Program Director vs School Food Service Worker?

AspectSchool Nutrition Program DirectorSchool Food Service Worker
CredentialsOften requires a degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field; certifications like ServSafeHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety training
Work EnvironmentAdministrative offices, overseeing multiple schools or districtsKitchen and cafeteria settings, food preparation areas
ResponsibilitiesManaging programs, budgeting, compliance, staff supervisionFood prep, serving students, maintaining cleanliness

The School Nutrition Program Director focuses on managing and overseeing school meal programs, requiring leadership skills and certifications. In contrast, the School Food Service Worker handles daily food preparation and service tasks. Both roles are essential in school food service but differ significantly in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various School Nutrition Program Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,955 per year, or $32.2 per hour.

School Nutrition Program Director

Turner, OR • On-site

Cascade School District 5
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$95K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Managerial/Supervisory/Director of Food Service
Date Posted:
8/27/2026
Location:
Cascade School District
Placement: Cascade School District
Supervisor: Superintendent
FTE/Hours: 1.0 FTE
Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000
Contract Days: 230 days
Note: The following is a brief summary of the position. To view the full job description, please see the attached document.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs managerial and supervisory duties operating a district-wide food service operation. Collaborates with others in the school, school district, and community to operate a successful district nutrition program which complies with all state and federal regulations and district policy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education experience, with academic major in specific areas; OR Bachelor's degree in any academic major, and State-recognized certificate for school nutrition directors; OR Bachelor's degree in any academic major, and at least two years of relevant school nutrition programs experience; OR Associate's degree or equivalent educational experience, with academic major in specific areas, and at least two years of relevant school nutrition programs experience. (Related majors include food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, or culinary arts.
  2. Knowledge of proper methods of planning, preparing, cooking, serving foods, and proper procedures involved in managing a large school lunch program with the federal and state forms as required.
  3. Knowledge of how to requisition proper food amounts and following the established purchasing procedures.
  4. Knowledge of state and federal child nutrition rules and regulations, including the free and reduced lunch process.
  5. Must possess valid Food Handler's Certificate.
  6. Must possess valid Oregon Driver's License and be able to maintain insurable status for automotive and liability coverage.

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