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Nutrition Services Manager

Salary: $101,304 - $106,436

Schedule: Full-time, 260 days per year

FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to:       Director of Business Services
Purpose:          The Nutrition Services Manager provides leadership and operational oversight of the district's food service program, ensuring the delivery of safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals that meet federal, state, and local requirements while supporting student satisfaction and participation.
This position leads menu and recipe development, approves food and supply items based on USDA CN labeling and nutritional requirements, and oversees labor scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and operational performance across all nutrition services operations. The Manager supervises the Nutrition Services Specialist, Nutrition Services Coordinator, and more than 55 staff across 11 kitchens.
Essential Functions: 
 

1. Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all district nutrition services operations, including supervision of the Nutrition Services Specialist, coordinator, kitchen leads, Head Cook, and support staff, while overseeing hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and employee evaluations to ensure effective staffing and operational consistency across all sites.
2. Develop and maintain districtwide menus and standardized recipes that meet USDA nutrition standards, CN labeling requirements, student acceptability goals, production feasibility, and district operational needs.
3. Oversee nutrition services operational systems and software related to menu planning, inventory, purchasing, meal accountability, and reporting.
4. Oversee labor scheduling practices, purchasing systems, inventory controls, and vendor relationships to support appropriate staffing levels, cost efficiency, waste reduction, and consistent product availability.
5. Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality meals in compliance with USDA Child Nutrition Program requirements, HACCP, OSHA, local health regulations, administrative reviews, audits, wellness policy requirements, and all required reporting and operational standards.
6. Maintain continuity of meal service operations during staffing shortages, emergency situations, inclement weather, or other operational disruptions.
7. Develop and oversee staff training programs, including required annual state and district training, to ensure consistent implementation of menus, recipes, procedures, food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer service expectations.
8. Monitor and analyze meal participation, labor costs, food costs, supply expenses, inventory usage, and other key performance indicators to support financial accountability, operational efficiency, and program sustainability.
9. Conduct site visits, operational reviews, and program monitoring to support consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across all district nutrition services operations.
10. Coordinate district special events, Fine Dining experiences, student dining etiquette programs, and catering services when operationally feasible and not interfering with core meal service operations.
11. Promote positive relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners to support participation, customer satisfaction, and program engagement.

Successful performance of this position requires an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Integrity:  Upholds high ethical standards, maintains a professional decorum, seeks complete & accurate information, maintains confidentiality, and adheres to organizational policies & procedures.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner with minimal supervision. Research and analyze pertinent information to seek solutions and efficiencies.
• Teamwork: Interacts with people effectively, remains open to ideas, exhibits a cooperative attitude, and willing to share & receive information.  Supports coworker success and high achievement as a team.
• Effective Communication: Articulate and utilizes appropriate verbal and written communication skills.  Actively listens, remains open to alternative points of view, and expresses ideas professionally.
• Planning and Organizing: Ability to organize and prioritize activities to achieve objectives. Allocates and uses resources effectively and efficiently.
• Decision Making: Uses sound judgment to make good decisions based on information gathered and analyzed.  Considers all pertinent facts and alternatives before deciding on the most appropriate action.  Follows thru with decisions.
• Work Standards: Pays close attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness.  Shows concerns for all aspects of the job and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Initiative:  Takes action, maintaining a high level of productivity and self-motivation. Maintains a helpful customer service mindset amidst varying conditions and interactions.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal effectively with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Regular reliable attendance, follows direction, and solicits feedback.

Professional Qualifications:  

1. Associates Degree preferably in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutrition Science, Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, or related field along with 5+ years of progressive experience in large-scale food service operations, preferably in K12 school nutrition programs.
2. ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent food safety certification (required).
3. Demonstrated experience managing multi-site operations and large teams (40+ employees preferred).
4. Understanding of HACCP-based food safety systems and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
5. Working knowledge of school nutrition programs and regulatory requirements (e.g., United States Department of Agriculture guidelines).
6. Proven ability to collaborate with district leadership, school administrators, and external partners.
7. Must be willing to be flexible and do additional related jobs as assigned.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Must work in sometimes noisy or crowded environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: 
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40% standing.  The job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Camas School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district employment and educational programs. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Compliance Officer: Amie Stewart (360) 335-3000 Ext. 89960
ADA Compliance Officer: Allan Fleck (360) 335-3000 Ext. 79974
Section 504 Coordinator:  Allan Fleck (360) 335-3000 Ext. 79974
Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Katie Seidl 360-335-3000 Ext. 74956
HIB Compliance Officer: Derek Jaques 360-335-3000 Ext. 77154
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/ RCW 28A.640 & ADA compliance officer and Section 504 coordinator.

Benefits:
School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB) Eligibility determination: All eligibility determinations are based on rules in Chapters 182-30 and 182-31 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). If the position is anticipated to work a minimum of 630 hours in a school year, then that position would be deemed benefit eligible. SEBB benefits include medical, vision, dental, long-term disability and life insurance. Supplemental coverages are also available.
Retirement Eligibility determination: A certificated position participates in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) which requires at least 5 months of 70 or more hours of compensated employment during a school year to be eligible for Washington State Retirement. A classified position participates in the School Employee Retirement System (SERS) if the position is expected to require at least 5 months of 70 hours or more for two consecutive years (initially) of employment.

Acknowledgment
I understand that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. My signature indicates that I have reviewed and understand the requirements of this position.

 Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ______________________