School Nutrition Director

School Nutrition Director

Giles County Public Schools Central Office - Pearisburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5555273

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

TITLE
:
School Nutrition Director

FLSA: Exempt Administrative

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in food/nutrition/business or similar preferred.
• Three years of experience with commercial food preparation preferred.
• Two years of leadership experience preferred.
• Good organization, communication and interpersonal skills.

REPORTS TO
:
Superintendent

MAJOR POLICY RESPONSIBILITY:

The School Nutrition Director is accountable for the administration of the SNP fiscal budget; food, supply, and equipment procurement; safety and sanitation standards according to HACCP; personnel, supervision, and menu planning for all food service programs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates school nutrition program with all educational functions of the school district.
• Work with Human Resources in the selection, assignment, orientation, and evaluation of performance for all food service personnel.
• Develop and assign work schedules for food service employees.
• Provide in-service training for all food service personnel as required.
• Conduct regular meetings with all building managers and other affected individuals.
• Effectively communicates with the schools and the community to keep constituents informed of menu selections and upcoming special events in food service.
• Plan and supervise food service personnel for special functions when requested.
• Operate the food service program in accordance with Federal and State Department guidelines, USDA, and local Board of Education regulations and policies.
• Develop and administer accurate accounting procedures to be maintained in each school for local and federal reports.
• Establish a fiscal budget for the Food Service Program.
• Oversee the ordering of food and supplies.
• Supervise storage, productions, and serving of food in the individual schools.
• Speak to students and adult groups concerning health and good nutrition and to provide an open channel of communication between the students, faculties, and the Food Service Program.
• Assist in the planning of kitchen facilities for new school constructions or the remodeling of existing buildings within the district.
• Provide a Food Service Handbook for all food service personnel to explain in detail the policies and procedures of the Food Service Program.
• Attend meetings as required by the Superintendent.
• Other duties, as assigned, that relate to the day-to-day management of the school division.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Twelve months. Salary to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION

Performance to be evaluated by the Superintendent.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Administration >
Food Services

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Amanda Tickle
• 151 School Road
• Pearlsburg, Virginia 24134
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