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Director of Nutrition Services (Internal Only)


Job Location:

Bakersfield, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 October 2026 (11 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.

Job Summary
Job Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the District Superintendent. Implement District nutritional and related goals by administering school nutrition service programs in an effective fiscally responsible manner. Plans menus; place orders accounts for all food and supplies; makes sure all state reports are complete and submitted in a timely manner; supervise nutrition staff in preparation and service of breakfast (SBP) lunch (NSLP) supper and snack (CACFP) programs. Supervises cleaning up after meals; maintains a daily record of student and adult meals served; processes bills and invoices for payment; monthly inventories all food and supplies and maintains inventory records. Assists interviewing and recommends applicants for employment trains new and substitute employees; calls substitutes supervises and evaluates all employees under their direction. Works cooperatively with Administration Principals and Supervisor of MOT in cafeteria related situations such as field trips cleaning etc. performs other related duties as required by District Superintendent.

Requirements / Qualifications

License and Certificates:Possession of a valid California Drivers LicensePossession of a current ServSafe Manager CertificateCPR/First Aid CertificateEducation: Child Nutrition Management Certificate or equivalent successful experience inschool food service management. High School Diploma; Serve Safe Certification (Required).Advanced Degree in Child Nutrition (AS/AA/BS/BA) (Preferred)Experience: Three (3) years of full-time paid experience in quantity food preparation serviceand facility maintenance in a commercial industrial or school food service facility including one(1) year in a lead capacity. Experience in supervising kitchen staff and meal planning for a largenumbers of students (Preferred). Basic computer skills DOCUMENTATION: Applicants are responsible for submitting all required materials as part of the application process including certificates licenses diplomas transcripts and any additional documentation specified in the job posting. Copies may be submitted initially; however the District reserves the right to require original documentation for verification prior to employment.

Requirements / Qualifications

License and Certificates:Possession of a valid California Drivers LicensePossession of a current ServSafe Manager CertificateCPR/First Aid CertificateEducation: Child Nutrition Management Certificate or equivalent successful experience inschool food service management. High School Diploma; Serve Safe Certification (Required).Advanced Degree in Child Nutrition (AS/AA/BS/BA) (Preferred)Experience: Three (3) years of full-time paid experience in quantity food preparation serviceand facility maintenance in a commercial industrial or school food service facility including one(1) year in a lead capacity. Experience in supervising kitchen staff and meal planning for a largenumbers of students (Preferred). Basic computer skills DOCUMENTATION: Applicants are responsible for submitting all required materials as part of the application process including certificates licenses diplomas transcripts and any additional documentation specified in the job posting. Copies may be submitted initially; however the District reserves the right to require original documentation for verification prior to employment.

Comments and Other Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Final employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements and Governing Board approval. These requirements may include fingerprint clearance through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and when applicable the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) verification of eligibility to work in the United States and possession of a valid California drivers license and proof of insurance when required by the must also provide verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and complete the training annually thereafter in accordance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Additional requirements may be imposed as required by law Board policy administrative regulation or applicable collective bargaining candidates must successfully complete all district pre-employment requirements which may include fingerprint clearance TB clearance and post-offer medical or physical assessments as PROCESSThe Vineland School District reserves the right to extend or reopen recruitment time lines repost or cancel positions and establish applicant pools for current and future vacancies within the same classification. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications including successful completion of required testing may remain active in the applicant pool during the recruitment period. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted and applicants will not receive individual notifications regarding their application ensure a fair transparent and equitable hiring process candidates shall adhere to all established procedures. Any candidate who contacts directly or indirectly any member of the Board of Education or District administration with the intent to influence the selection process may be disqualified from consideration without POLICY The Vineland School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age religion sex gender identity sexual orientation disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable STATUS(BP 4216 Probationary/Permanent Status; Education Code )All newly hired classified employees as well as permanent employees who are assigned to a new classification shall serve a probationary period during which the District evaluates the employees performance suitability and overall fitness for continued employment. A probationary employee who has been employed by the District for six (6) months or 130 days of paid service whichever is longer shall be classified as a permanent employee in accordance with the probationary period employees shall receive performance evaluations from their supervisor assessing their work performance ability and compatibility with the position. The District may release a probationary employee at any time during the probationary period without cause. A permanent employee who is promoted to a new classification shall serve a probationary period in the new position and if the employee does not successfully complete the probationary period they shall be returned to their previous : Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.
Comments and Other Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Final employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements and Governing Board approval. These requirements may include fingerprint clearance through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and when applicable the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) verification of eligibility to work in the United States and possession of a valid California drivers license and proof of insurance when required by the must also provide verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and complete the training annually thereafter in accordance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Additional requirements may be imposed as required by law Board policy administrative regulation or applicable collective bargaining candidates must successfully complete all district pre-employment requirements which may include fingerprint clearance TB clearance and post-offer medical or physical assessments as PROCESSThe Vineland School District reserves the right to extend or reopen recruitment time lines repost or cancel positions and establish applicant pools for current and future vacancies within the same classification. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications including successful completion of required testing may remain active in the applicant pool during the recruitment period. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted and applicants will not receive individual notifications regarding their application ensure a fair transparent and equitable hiring process candidates shall adhere to all established procedures. Any candidate who contacts directly or indirectly any member of the Board of Education or District administration with the intent to influence the selection process may be disqualified from consideration without POLICY The Vineland School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age religion sex gender identity sexual orientation disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable STATUS(BP 4216 Probationary/Permanent Status; Education Code )All newly hired classified employees as well as permanent employees who are assigned to a new classification shall serve a probationary period during which the District evaluates the employees performance suitability and overall fitness for continued employment. A probationary employee who has been employed by the District for six (6) months or 130 days of paid service whichever is longer shall be classified as a permanent employee in accordance with the probationary period employees shall receive performance evaluations from their supervisor assessing their work performance ability and compatibility with the position. The District may release a probationary employee at any time during the probationary period without cause. A permanent employee who is promoted to a new classification shall serve a probationary period in the new position and if the employee does not successfully complete the probationary period they shall be returned to their previous : Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.

Required Experience:

Director