Delaware Schools Consortium
Child Nutrition Operations Specialist
Delaware Schools Consortium, Dover, Delaware, United States, 19904
Position Type:
School Nutrition/Manager/Assistant
Date Posted: 9/29/2025
Location: Woodbridge School District- Support Staff
Date Available: TBD
Closing Date: Until Filled
District: Woodbridge School District POSITION: Child Nutrition Operations Specialist
LOCATION: Woodbridge School District
REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Child Nutrition
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
The Woodbridge School District is accepting applications for a Child Nutrition Operations Specialist. This is a 12-month position.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Child Nutrition Operations Specialist supports the effective management and daily operations of the district's Child Nutrition Department. This position works closely with the Supervisor of Child Nutrition to ensure that all school food service programs operate efficiently, comply with state and federal regulations, and provide healthy, appealing, and cost-effective meals to students. The Operations Specialist serves as a key liaison between cafeteria managers, child nutrition staff, and district administration, focusing on quality control, training, compliance, and operational improvements across all schools.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Food Service Management, Business Administration, or related field (preferred but not required). Minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in food service operations, preferably in a K-12 or institutional setting. Knowledge of all USDA Child Nutrition Programs, state regulations, and local health and safety requirements. Strong financial, organizational, and analytical skills, including experience with budgets, forecasting, and inventory management. Ability to train, mentor, and support food service staff to ensure consistency and quality. Proficiency with nutrition and point-of-sale software, Microsoft Office, and other relevant systems. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain within one month). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Supervisor of Child Nutrition in overseeing the daily operations of all district food service programs. Support cafeteria managers and staff in implementing menus, production records, and food safety standards. Monitor compliance with USDA meal pattern requirements, Delaware DOE regulations, and health department standards. Conduct site visits to evaluate food quality, service efficiency, and adherence to procedures. Provide training and professional development opportunities for child nutrition staff. Assist with financial management, including monitoring expenditures, tracking inventory, and analyzing cost-effectiveness. Support menu development, recipe standardization, and promotion of healthy food choices for students. Ensure accuracy of meal counts, claims, and reports submitted to the state and federal agencies. Collaborate with district administration on initiatives to improve program participation and student satisfaction. Serve as a resource to staff, parents, and community members regarding nutrition services. Perform other duties as assigned. Internal candidates: Apply on Frontline and submit a Letter of Interest: https://www.applitrack.com/joindelawareschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=40199
External candidates: The following documents represent a completed application file and must be submitted: a letter of interest, updated resume, and three (3) current letters of recommendation. All documents may be attached to the online application .
Complete an online application on Frontline: https://www.applitrack.com/joindelawareschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=40199
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE:
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Woodbridge School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Woodbridge School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs or activities, on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.
Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX Coordinator: Kelley Kirkland, Administration Building 16359 Sussex Highway, Bridgeville, DE 19933. Phone (302) 337-7990.
Date Posted: 9/29/2025
Location: Woodbridge School District- Support Staff
Date Available: TBD
Closing Date: Until Filled
District: Woodbridge School District POSITION: Child Nutrition Operations Specialist
LOCATION: Woodbridge School District
REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Child Nutrition
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
The Woodbridge School District is accepting applications for a Child Nutrition Operations Specialist. This is a 12-month position.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Child Nutrition Operations Specialist supports the effective management and daily operations of the district's Child Nutrition Department. This position works closely with the Supervisor of Child Nutrition to ensure that all school food service programs operate efficiently, comply with state and federal regulations, and provide healthy, appealing, and cost-effective meals to students. The Operations Specialist serves as a key liaison between cafeteria managers, child nutrition staff, and district administration, focusing on quality control, training, compliance, and operational improvements across all schools.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Food Service Management, Business Administration, or related field (preferred but not required). Minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in food service operations, preferably in a K-12 or institutional setting. Knowledge of all USDA Child Nutrition Programs, state regulations, and local health and safety requirements. Strong financial, organizational, and analytical skills, including experience with budgets, forecasting, and inventory management. Ability to train, mentor, and support food service staff to ensure consistency and quality. Proficiency with nutrition and point-of-sale software, Microsoft Office, and other relevant systems. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain within one month). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Supervisor of Child Nutrition in overseeing the daily operations of all district food service programs. Support cafeteria managers and staff in implementing menus, production records, and food safety standards. Monitor compliance with USDA meal pattern requirements, Delaware DOE regulations, and health department standards. Conduct site visits to evaluate food quality, service efficiency, and adherence to procedures. Provide training and professional development opportunities for child nutrition staff. Assist with financial management, including monitoring expenditures, tracking inventory, and analyzing cost-effectiveness. Support menu development, recipe standardization, and promotion of healthy food choices for students. Ensure accuracy of meal counts, claims, and reports submitted to the state and federal agencies. Collaborate with district administration on initiatives to improve program participation and student satisfaction. Serve as a resource to staff, parents, and community members regarding nutrition services. Perform other duties as assigned. Internal candidates: Apply on Frontline and submit a Letter of Interest: https://www.applitrack.com/joindelawareschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=40199
External candidates: The following documents represent a completed application file and must be submitted: a letter of interest, updated resume, and three (3) current letters of recommendation. All documents may be attached to the online application .
Complete an online application on Frontline: https://www.applitrack.com/joindelawareschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=40199
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE:
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Woodbridge School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Woodbridge School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs or activities, on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.
Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX Coordinator: Kelley Kirkland, Administration Building 16359 Sussex Highway, Bridgeville, DE 19933. Phone (302) 337-7990.