Director, Nutrition Services

Director, Nutrition Services at Carlsbad Unified

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Application Deadline

9/22/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

9/1/2026

Contact

Karen Knapp

7603315031

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

130,967 - 146,683 Annually

Length of Work Year

12 months

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, the Director of Nutrition Services is responsible for the food service operations. The Director of Nutrition Services plans, organizes, controls, and directs the Nutrition Services Department and develops and implements policies and procedures to assure positive student service, fiscal prudence, nutritional and safety compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Entrance Qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major or concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field; or Bachelor's degree in any academic major and at least five years of experience in management of school nutrition programs. or Bachelor s degree, or equivalent educational experience, with any academic major or area of concentration, and a State-recognized certificate for school nutrition directors. or Has at least 10 years of school nutrition program experience. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid State of California Servsafe Certificate or equivalent certificate that meets the San Diego County ordinance is required either not more than five years prior to their starting date or completed within 30 calendar days of employee s starting date. Valid California driver s license and proof of automobile insurance. Reliable transportation to and from field assignments.

Requirements / Qualifications

Entrance Qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major or concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field; or Bachelor's degree in any academic major and at least five years of experience in management of school nutrition programs. or Bachelor s degree, or equivalent educational experience, with any academic major or area of concentration, and a State-recognized certificate for school nutrition directors. or Has at least 10 years of school nutrition program experience. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid State of California Servsafe Certificate or equivalent certificate that meets the San Diego County ordinance is required either not more than five years prior to their starting date or completed within 30 calendar days of employee s starting date. Valid California driver s license and proof of automobile insurance. Reliable transportation to and from field assignments.

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