Salary : $130,967.00 - $146,683.00 Annually
Location : CUSD District Office, 6225 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA
Job Type: Full Time, 12 Months
Job Number: 26-2385
Department: Nutrition Services
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/22/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Position Details This is an open and promotional recruitment to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacant position. The eligibility list will also be used to fill any vacancies which may occur within a period of one year, or until the eligibility list is depleted. The current vacancy works 8 hours per day, 12 months per year.
The recruitment process will consist of a training and experience evaluation and a structured interview.
BASIC FUNCTION: 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, anddirects 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.
Essential Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES:The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.
Directs the activities and operations of nutrition functions to ensure that assignments and services are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner. Inspects kitchens, serving areas, and operations for the purpose of determining program efficiency, training needs, and safety concerns.
Maintains self-supporting fiscal integrity of the department; Recommends annual department budget and initiates and/or authorizes purchases and transactions, monitors budget and resources for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate and expenses are within budget limits; and that fiscal practice and procedures are followed by directing the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files.
Confers with District administrators and other departments for the purpose of identifying, planning and monitoring program priorities, and communicating information about the departments.
Develops and recommends both short and long-term plans, departmental policies and procedures for the purpose of meeting with Department and District goals and objectives; Handles vendor negotiations, and develops new sources of supply.
Prepares breakfast and lunch menus for the purpose of meeting students' nutritional needs in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Supervises, trains, and evaluates department staff members. Determines assignments for the purpose of appropriate human resources management.
Participates in and/or leads meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying information and/or gathering information for required department functions.
Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety and operational concerns.
Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain current knowledge of industry trends and laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Operate a computer and assigned software.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Read, understand, and communicate about related professional and technical documents.
Compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions.
Analyze situations and draw conclusions.
Effective food service programs and practices.
Effective methods of food preparation and serving in a large public setting.
Menu planning to meet the nutritional requirements of school aged children.
Safety practices and procedures.
State and federal requirements regarding school food service operations and codes and laws related to the job functions.
Efficient operation of food warehousing and storage including procedures relating to ordering, receiving foods, equipment and supplies.
Education Code, Public Contract Code, Federal and State regulations, and District policies regarding legal contracts and purchasing.
Vendor markets for supplies, equipment, and contractual services.
Budget codes and their relationship to expenditures.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
ABILITY TO: Meet schedules and timelines.
Analyze data using a variety of methods.
Produce and monitor financial reports, including auditing, and fiscal record management.
Flexibility to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances.
Use and operate food service tools and equipment using various methods.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff and vendors.
In working with others, problem solving is required to analyze issues, create plans of action and reach solutions.
Interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Prepare clear specifications and legal contracts in accordance with established procedures.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Work independently under broad organizational guidelines with little direction.
Plan, organize, and supervise work.
Prepare and maintain various records and reports related to assigned activities.
Supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of others.
Work effectively both independently and as a member of a team in establishing cooperative relationships.
Handle changing priorities and frequent interruptions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Entrance QualificationsEDUCATION 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;
orBachelor's degree in any academic major and at least five years of experience in management of school nutrition programs.
orBachelor's degree, or equivalent educational experience, with any academic major or area of concentration, and a State-recognized certificate for school nutrition directors.
orHas 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.
Selection Process/Additional Information WORKING CONDITIONS:ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor environment.
Driving a vehicle to various Nutrition Services facilities district wide.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of tools and equipment.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Smelling to detect odors and spoiled food items.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects as assigned by the position.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
HAZARDS:
Exposure to cold freezers and hot ovens and other metal objects.
Working around knives, slicers and other sharp objects.
Electrical and gas appliances.
Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.
APPOINTMENT:In accordance with Education Code Section 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of one (1) year, during which time an employee must demonstrate at least an overall satisfactory performance. Failure to do so shall result in the employee's termination.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:An incumbent will be required to work an irregular schedule that includes early and late hours, weekends and holidays.
Pay Increases: New classified employees are typically placed on the first step of the assigned salary range. Step increases occur annually until Step 6 is reached, after which longevity steps are allocated in accordance with years of service.
Benefits: Employees working 4 or more hours per day are provided an option of Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Anthem Blue Cross HMO or Kaiser health benefits, as well as Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision benefits. Employee contribution amounts are shared with the District and vary depending on number of hours worked per day. (Employees may opt out of medical, dental and vision insurance but may require to provide proof of other health coverage.) The district also pays into a life insurance policy for all employees who work at least 4 hours per day. Additional options for life insurance and disability insurance are available.
Vacation: Management employees earn 20 vacation days each year.
Holidays: Employees are allocated up to 15 scheduled holidays and 2 floating holidays per year.
Sick and Personal Necessity: Employees earn sick leave on a basis of 1 day for each month in paid status. Employees may use up to 7 days of their sick leave balance each year for personal necessity purposes.
Retirement: Employees working 4 or more hours per day and those already contributing to CalPERS will be automatically enrolled into CalPERS upon hire. The District's CalPERS formula is 2% at 55 for employees enrolled with CalPERS prior to 12/31/2012 and 2% at 62 for employees who have already or will enroll into CalPERS as of 01/01/2013 or afterward.
Please visit the Carlsbad Unified School District website to view details regarding salary schedules, employees benefits, and an electronic copy of the Personnel Commission Rules.
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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire for this position. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. If the supplemental question is not applicable, please indicate N/A. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.
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Please provide a written response of no more than 500 words to each of the following questions. Your responses will be evaluated by a panel of qualified, objective raters as a weighted test part.
I have read and understand the above statements.
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This position requires a 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; orBachelor's degree in any academic major and at least five years of experience in management of school nutrition programs;orBachelor's degree, or equivalent educational experience, with any academic major area of concentration, and a state-recognized certificate for school nutrition directors;or Ten years of school nutrition program experience.Please describe how you meet or exceed these requirements. Please do not copy and paste your resume as a response.
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Describe your knowledge of state and federal rules, regulations and policies pertaining to nutrition service operations and tell us about your experience interpreting and applying these policies, procedures, laws and regulations that are applicable to this position. Be sure to include the name of the organization(s) you worked for while conducting these duties, along with your job title(s) and dates of employment. If you do not have this type of experience, please type N/A.
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Describe your experience analyzing business practices, evaluating work progress, and maximizing the efficiency of people, equipment, and facilities to deliver services.Be sure to include the name of the organization(s) you worked for while conducting these duties, along with your job title(s) and dates of employment. If you do not have this type of experience, please type N/A.
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Describe your experience managing budgets. Please include your experience with federal cafeteria funds if applicable.
Be sure to include the name of the organization(s) you worked for while conducting these duties, along with your job title(s) and dates of employment. If you do not have this type of experience, please type N/A.
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Please be sure to answer the above questions as truthfully and accurately as possible. Your responses to these questions may be assessed in subsequent examination parts, and any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from the examination process and a possible bar from future employment opportunities with the Carlsbad Unified School District.
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