Director of Child Nutrition

Director of Child Nutrition

Salary

$175,400.00 - $211,255.00 Annually

Location

Hayward, CA

Job Type

Annual

Job Number

27-D39

Department

Child Nutrition Services

Opening Date

09/02/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent-Business Services or other assigned administrator, plan, coordinate and control the Child Nutrition Department of the Hayward Unified School District; monitor District-wide food services policies, programs and practices; serve as the executive and operational officer of the Child Nutrition Department of the District; provide advice and assistance to District executive-level management and the Board of Education on assigned program areas; prepare and monitor department budget; train and evaluate the work of assigned staff.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Direct various food service program activities including menu pricing, food production, distribution and serving, departmental accounting, fiscal accounting and management reporting. food purchasing, storekeeping and delivery.

Develop goals and objectives of the Child Nutrition Department, sections and units supervised.

Monitor District-wide food services policies, programs and practices to assure conformance with modern institutional food service management theory and practice, and State and Federal legal requirements.

Direct and supervise the administration of the National School Lunch and Breakfast and Snack Program; direct the assignment of benefits for subsidized meals, the submission of reimbursement claims and required reports; assure that compliance standards are maintained.

Develop and implement Department-wide safety programs and practices to ensure a safe work environment, highly safety conscious/educated employees and conformance with applicable local, State and Federal regulations.

Direct and supervise menu planning and food production, distribution and serving to assure food quality and sanitation, nutritional value and attractiveness to each age group served.

Direct Department-wide food and supply procurement and stores practices; purchase supplies, services, equipment and other related items according to District procedures; assure State and Federal requirements are maintained.

Direct and monitor financial management and accounting systems and services to assure accurate records are maintained; assure timely and accurate financial reporting and internal controls; review financial and participation reports.

Assure dissemination of information and promotes effective departmental communications.

Evaluate services requests and determine departmental ability to provide service and time lines for performance.

Communicate with department and school administrators to assure satisfaction with services, assess service needs and coordinate departmental activities.

Train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions.

Process formal and informal grievances and communicate with employees on matters related to performance and employee status; assist lower level managerial and supervisory staff in supervisory practices and serve as reviewer of evaluations.

Develop work procedures and practices of the Department and modify work assignments of staff in accordance with the needs of the Department.

Prepare oral and written directives; interpret, enforce and apply policies and regulatory requirements controlling the work of the Department.

Maintain records of payroll-related information of the Department, assuring the proper reporting of time worked and absences; recommend Board policy and interpret policy in the development of procedures for the Department.

Formulate and administer division budget.

Conduct a variety of technical and administrative studies, preparing reports of findings and recommendations.

Prepare Departmental agenda materials and staff reports for Board, council and committee meetings and attend Board meetings, upon request, to present reports and provide professional advice.

Serve as a member of the District management team and serve as acting division manager as assigned; chair and participate in technical and professional meetings, represent the District and make presentations.

Prepare scope of work statements and requests for proposal and confer with appropriate management on recommendations for award.

OTHER DUTIES:

Direct, monitor and inspect work of contractors for workmanship and conformance with contractual agreements.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Advanced principles, methods and practices of institutional food management, school food service programs, accounting and procurement.

Principles and practices of management, public administration, safety, supervision, training and public relations.

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Advanced methods of report preparation and presentation.

Administrative research techniques, sources and availability of information.

Contract negotiations and administration.

Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations related to the school feeding programs and safety and sanitation in an institutional food preparation and serving environment.

Principles and practices of supervision and training.

ABILITY TO:

Plan, organize and direct the diverse and complex food service, accounting, procurement and reporting programs of the department.

Perform advanced professional-level work in institutional food management.

Supervise and direct managerial, supervisory, professional, technical and support personnel.

Delegate authority and responsibility.

Conduct thorough investigations.

Schedule and program work on a long- and short-term basis.

Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.

Devise and operate effective internal control procedures.

Analyze a variety of complex technical and administrative problems and make sound policy and procedural recommendations.

Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Prepare, review and approve comprehensive analyses and reports.

Formulate and administer policies and budgets.

Interpret and make sound decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies.

Read, understand and apply complex materials.

Establish comprehensive record keeping systems.

Administer contract services.

Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: bachelors degree in nutrition, business, public administration or related field and five years of managerial-level experience in institutional food service.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California drivers license.

Incumbent will be involved in field work which requires travel in personal vehicle to various sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment.

Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

Seeing to read a variety of materials.

Examination Information

If your application is selected to move forward in the recruitment, you will be invited to participate in the written examination on September 25, 2026. Candidates passing the written examination will be invited to the oral examination anticipated for the week of October 5, 2026.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Positions in this job classification are exempt and work 12 month/year.

The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.

Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees or this posting, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 784-2648.

Hayward Unified School District does not pay for employee health and welfare benefits.

Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. Health benefit costs are 100% employee paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Employees may opt out of health coverage upon presentation of proof of alternate coverage.

Dental coverage is mandatory for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more, regardless of outside coverage. Less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The District contributes the full premium for "employee only". Any additional premium will be employee paid.

For more information please view the "Benefits" tab of this job announcement.

Human Resources is committed to recruiting and hiring highly qualified employees for all positions, and supporting existing employees by offering opportunities for advancement, providing staff development events to enhance their current skills, and working with all employees to provide the students of Hayward with an exemplary educational experience. In addition, we are recruiting individuals who represent and are committed to serving the rich, culturally and linguistically diverse Hayward students and community.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please call (510) 723-3857, ext 34102 or 34201, or email uc.titleix@husd.k12.ca.us. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Bullying

TITLE IX

Suicide Prevention

Title V CCR

Uniform Complaints

Health & Welfare Benefits

Hayward Unified School District will provide a contribution of up to $2,500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1,350 per year. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits unless proof of alternate coverage is provided. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The balance of health benefit costs are paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more. Family coverage is available and any additional premium will be employee paid.

Classified employees must participate in the CalPERS Retirement program.

All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP).

The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.

Vacation

Management Team members assigned to work a 224-day work year shall have a 22-day vacation period as approved by the Superintendent of schools. No more than a total of 40 days of vacation may be accumulated for payment at the time of retirement or resignation.

Holidays

Annual employees receive fifteen (16) paid holidays per year. Holidays are:

New Years Day

Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Lincolns Birthday

Presidents Day

Spring Break Day

Cesar Chavez Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

4th of July

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

New Years Eve

School Year employees receive fourteen (14) paid holidays, including all of the above except Juneteenth and 4th of July.

Sick Leave

Employees working the following number of days shall have the following amount of sick leave credited annually to their records at the beginning of the fiscal year, July 1.

Classified & Certificated Management:

Working Days : Sick Days Allotted

190 : 10 days 6 hours

192 : 10 days 7 hours

195 : 11 days

196 : 11 days 1 hour

197 : 11 days 1 hour

199 : 11 days 3 hours

200 : 11 days 3 hours

207 : 11 days 5 hours

210 : 11 days 7 hours

219 : 12 days 4 hours

224 : 12 days 6 hours

Confidential & Supervisory Employees:

Full time employees working 12months a year shall be credited with 13 days of sick leave

Professional Development

Management employees are eligible to receive an annual stipend for obtaining further education. Only one degree stipend will be awarded per employee.

Supervisors & Confidential Employees:

AA Degree (related field) - $350

BA/BS - $600

Classified and Certificated Management Employees:

Masters Degree - $550

Doctorate Degree - $725

Other Compensation

Employees designated as Confidential will receive a stipend of $900 annually.

Longevity stipends will be given to employees with approved professional experience with HUSD at the following increments:

Classified and Certificated Management & Supervisory Employees:

10 years : $1,200

15 years : $1,800

20 years : $2,400

25 years : $3,000

30 years : $4,200

Confidential Employees:

10 years : $1,000

15 years : $1,500

20 years : $2,000

25 years : $2,500

30 years : $3,500

Employer Hayward Unified School District

Address 24411 Amador Street

P.O.Box 5000

Hayward, California, 94540-5000

Phone (510) 784-2648

Website http://www.husd.us