Decatur ISD - Director of Child Nutrition

Decatur ISD
Job Details
Region
11
School District/Employer
Decatur ISD
District Category/Employer
Central Office,
Position
Director,
Assignment Level
Area Food & Child Nutrition
Job Title
Director of Child Nutrition
School
Decatur ISD
Campus Description
307 S. Cates, Decatur, TX 76234
Date Posted
9/9/2025
Deadline
Until Filled
Openings
1
Commitment
Full Time
Description/Notes
Primary Purpose Plan, develop, and promote new and vibrant standard menus; ensure high quality of food served and oversee the development of effective marketing campaigns to advertise menu offerings. Child Nutrition Operations: 1. Direct and manage district’s child nutrition programs. 2. Develop menus meeting established nutritional requirements for students. 3. Work cooperatively with campus principals to create lunch schedules and resolve personnel issues. 4. Establish and direct process of providing free and reduced lunch applications following United States Department of Agriculture and Texas Education Agency guidelines for meal eligibility and reimbursement of federal funds. 5. Develop and maintain written procedures for all food service operations. Budget and Inventory: 6. Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently. 7. Work cooperatively to develop and implement a cost-effective and efficient food procurement and inventory system meeting both federal and Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards. 8. Assist with the evaluation of formal bids and make recommendations for the awarding of contracts for school board approval. 9. Approve and forward invoices and purchase orders for food service department to accounting department. 10. Develop and implement inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies and recommend replacement and disposal of obsolete equipment as necessary. Policy, Reports, and Law 11. Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. 12. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required. 13. Ensure employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process food service payroll is delivered in a timely manner. 14. Complete minimum annual continuing education requirements. Personnel Management 15. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. 16. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for food service department positions. 17. Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operation in the food service area. Safety 18. Ensure measures are in place and operating to protect food, supplies, and equipment in school cafeterias, lunchrooms, and warehouses. 19. Maintain safety standards conforming with federal, state, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety. 20. Organize and conduct training programs to promote safe food handling and a safe work environment. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of campus cafeteria managers, supervisors, and support staff assigned to the child nutrition department
Qualifications
Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Food Service Management, Nutrition or related field School Nutrition Specialist Clear and valid Texas driver’s license Special Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of the technology used to capture and analyze data Demonstrated ability to analyze productivity measures to evaluate customer service satisfaction and adjust standard menu offerings accordingly Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of the food service industry Demonstrate knowledge of nutrition, menu planning, nutrient analysis, and food based menus Demonstrated ability to function effectively with all levels of management throughout the district Demonstrated outstanding coaching and nurturing skills in leading a large, diverse organization Demonstrated understanding of governmental requirements and ability to ensure department personnel understand their roles in complying with government regulations Demonstrated ability to emphasize the importance of customer service to department personnel Demonstrated organizational, communication, management and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position Experience: Three years experience in institutional food service operations AP6 Salary based on experience
Salary Range
$82,242.00 to $99,087.00
Benefits
Decatur ISD pays $407.00 of Employees Health Insurance Provides a $30,000.00 Life Insurance Policy Provides MDLives to all Employees and their family 4 Day School Week
How To Apply
www.decaturisd.us
Contact Information
Name
Stephanie Weitner
Email
stephanie.weitner@decaturisd.us
Address
307 S. Cates
City
Decatur
State
TX
Zip
76234
Phone
(940) 393-7109
Fax
(940) 627-3141
Additional Information
ESC Region
ESC11
Position
Director
Posted Date
Sept. 9, 2025
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