What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Student Nutrition (2026-27) position at School District Five?
Position Title: Director of Student Nutrition
Location: District Office/Office of Operations
Pay Scale/Salary Class/Days: Administrative Pay Scale / Salary Class 37 / 240 Days
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in food and nutrition, hotel/restaurant management, business administration or a related field. A Master's degree in a related field is preferred. Five years of related experience, including supervisory experience. Must possess and maintain certification as a ServSafe Manager. Must possess and maintain the ten hour Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification. Student Nutrition Association membership is preferred. May require a valid state driver's license.
Description:
This position is responsible for planning, directing and supervising the District's student nutrition program in accordance with the policies established by the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the District. Oversees all department functions, including staffing, program planning and accountability, resource allocation and management, procurement, financial management, facilities planning, nutrition education, food safety and marketing. This position is under limited supervision.
External Applicants:
Visit the District Five application site at: https://www.applitrack.com/lex5/onlineapp/default.aspx , complete an External Application and indicate the vacancy for which you are applying. If you have previously submitted an application, log on to your existing application and add the current vacancies of interest. A current resume and letter of interest must be attached to the application. Three (3) professional references no more than one-year old are required online. One (1) must be from your current or most recent supervisor.
Internal Applicants:
Visit the District Five application site at: https://www.applitrack.com/lex5/onlineapp/default.aspx, submit an Internal Application and indicate the vacancy for which you are applying. If you have previously submitted an internal application, log on to your existing application and add the current vacancies of interest. A current resume and letter of interest must be attached to the application. Three (3) professional references no more than one-year old are required online. One (1) must be from your current or most recent supervisor.
All applicants, including in-district employees, must also submit a letter of interest and current resume that includes your area(s) of certification electronically within your application.