Director of Nutrition Services presso Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, CA

About the Department

WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS. You may apply online by clicking the "Apply" button on this page.  If you need assistance applying online, please contact us at (626) 933-3920.
 
THE POSITION  
Under the general direction of the Associate Superintendent, Business Services, plans, organizes, and directs a comprehensive nutrition service program in compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations.

CURRENT OPENING:  One 12-month/40 hours per week, full-time position. Salary placement will be on Range 37 of the Management Salary Schedule. Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at step 1 ($154,830 per year) of this salary range.

APPLICANT FILING INFORMATION:  This recruitment is open to the public.  An eligibility list will be established to fill vacancies for one year. Please note that future vacancies may occur throughout the duration of an eligibility list and that the eligibility list can be used to fill vacancies at any time throughout the duration of the eligibility list.  Pursuant to PC Rule 6.2.10, the eligibility list established for this recruitment may be used for another related classification at the same or lower salary. 

Note: This position is designated as Senior Management in accordance with the provisions of the Education Code.

COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE:
1) Completed online application
2) Completed supplemental questionnaire
3) Copy of proof of your highest obtained education
4) Copy of Food Handlers Certificate approved by the State of California
5) Resume
6) Three letters of recommendation
7) Copy of proof of valid California class "C" driver's license
8) Copy of proof of adequate insurance for a motor vehicle which meets or exceeds the California legal liability insurance requirement

Online application, supplemental questionnaire, proof of your highest obtained education, and copy of Food Handlers Certificate must be submitted by the application filing deadline on September 17, 2025 by 11:59 pm.

SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS:
Resume, three letters of recommendation, copy of valid California class "C" driver's license, and proof of valid car insurance MUST be submitted by the final test part.  To submit your supplemental documents, you may upload or attach the documents to your online application in the "Attachments" section.  You may also fax your documents to Silvia Lagunas at (626) 333-7416.

For inquiries regarding this position, you may reach the Personnel Commission via email at [email protected] or by phone at (626) 933-3925.

Position Duties

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Plans, organizes, and directs the nutrition service program to provide students meals and other special nutritional services for all sites throughout the year, and special functions.
• Plans and directs nutrition service programs in compliance with accepted economic principles and District policies, and adheres to appropriate Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. 
• Establishes standards and administers the nutrition service program in accordance with good nutritional, health, safety, and budget requirements. 
• Directs, plans, and coordinates the preparation of nutrition service menus in accordance with the National School Meal Program requirements. 
• Plans and develops a program for providing school meals to fulfill nutritional and educational needs of pupils participating in the National School Breakfast/Lunch Program, after school program, and childcare nutrition program. 
• Participates in kitchen facility design with architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Monitors, analyzes, and interprets current legislation affecting the Department and interprets and administers county, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Coordinates the preparation and dissemination of State and Federal required school breakfast and lunch related reports and oversees the completion of Federal and State reimbursement claims. 
• Establishes nutrition service staffing patterns and recommends the employment, promotion, demotion, retention, recognition, discipline and dismissal of all nutrition service personnel. 
• Communicates with administrators, personnel and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolves issues and conflicts and exchanges information.
• Interprets the nutrition service program to management, staff and the community, and prepares and disseminates the nutrition service communicative materials. 
• Prepares analysis and reports on the effectiveness of the nutrition service program. 
• Develops and prepare the annual preliminary budget for the Nutrition Services Department by analyzing and reviewing budgetary and financial data.
• Controls and authorizes expenditures in accordance with established limitations.
• Analyzes trends in school meal sales and costs, develops and implements marketing programs to meet customer needs, promotes the nutrition services program, and recommends actions to maintain sound financial operation. 
• Develops specifications for purchase of equipment, supplies and nutrition products.
• Communicates with vendors, and develop contracts with other agencies and outside businesses
• Oversees record-keeping of schools, equipment maintenance costs, and inventory control of nutrition supplies and equipment. 
• Evaluate operating facilities and makes recommendations regarding improvements in the safety and productivity of cafeteria operations.
• Performs related duties as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employees in this classification stand, walk, sit, lift and carry up to 25 lbs., maintain balance, stoop, bend, use fingers repetitively, have rapid mental/muscular coordination, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, have depth perception, color vision*, see small details, drive a vehicle, use a computer and a telephone.
 
*Viewing food to determine suitability and attractiveness.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees in this classification work both indoors and outside; with exposure to contagious illnesses; work independently with minimal supervision; work over 40 hours per week; work directly with District staff, students and the public; with a high volume of work and tight deadlines; continuously changing priorities; and continuous interruptions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in institution management, dietetics, public health, foods and nutrition, hotel and restaurant management, business administration or closely related field.

Experience:
Five years of nutrition service experience including three years of which was in an administrative, management, or supervisory capacity in nutrition/food service.

Special:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.
• Evidence of adequate insurance for a motor vehicle, which meets or exceeds the California legal liability insurance requirement and the ability to maintain insurability.
• Food Handlers Certificate approved by the State of California.
• Registered Dietician (R.D.) status with the American Dietetic Association or School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) with the School Nutrition Association is desirable.
• Incumbents must complete at least 12 hours of annual continuing education and training per the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards. 

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods, and strategies relative to the management of a comprehensive nutrition service program.
• Legal mandates and guidelines pertaining to a nutrition service program, including the requirements of the National School Breakfast/Lunch Program.
• Marketing strategies of foods that are nutritionally balanced and attractive.
• Safe and sanitary working methods and ServSafe procedures.
• Principles and techniques of budget development and administration.

Ability to:

• Understand the inner workings and interrelationships of the organization, and to get things done through formal channels and informal networks.
• Understand the factors that are shaping the industry and anticipate the opportunities that will be opening and closing.
• Organize people and functions into an effective workforce.
• Understand the dynamics of organizational change, and guides the planning, process changes, role redefinition, retraining, incentive and communication steps in transitioning from one organizational state to another.
• Promote and lead staff toward the goal of offering healthy food choices for the students in our schools. 
• Delegate work to others and show trust and grant authority within set boundaries.
• Develop others by showing insight into causes of poor performance and how performance can be improved.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with employees, administration, community representatives, and vendors.
• Deal with interpersonally and/or politically challenging situations calmly and diplomatically, diffusing tension.
• Provide excellent customer service by showing interest in and understanding of the needs, expectations, and circumstances of internal and external customers at the individual, group or organizational level.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with others at various levels of understanding.
• Work under the stress of conflicting goals and timelines.
• Work independently with little supervision and direction.
• Analyze complex situations accurately and develop effective and efficient alternative solutions.
• Operate a computer and current relevant software.

*Job description pending Personnel Commission approval*

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