Portland Public Schools has announced a position opening for a Nutrition Services Program Manager.
Under general direction, the successful candidate develops systems and directs others to provide high quality food and customer service and to ensure compliance with all required regulations related to the Child Nutrition Program and the district policies. Manage a team responsible for approximately 20-24 schools in the Portland School District 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.
- Ensure schools are in compliance with all Federal, State and Local regulations and policies.
- Conduct employee performance reviews and if necessary, corrective actions for employees not meeting expectations.
- Assist in the hiring and training of employees.
- Develop work schedules and other training materials to support staff.
- Analyze individual school profit and loss report; use data to continuously improve programs and staffing for break-even site operations.
- Work with team to develop action plans for increasing participation in school meal programs or lowering food and/or labor costs at individual schools.
- Develop and communicate department Standard Operating Procedures and district policies.
- Work with Principals, local PTA and other school personnel in the planning and implementation of programs relating to the Child Nutrition Program or District Wellness policy.
- Drive to and from assigned schools daily.
The position is open until Aug. 14, 2026. For more details and to apply online, click here.
Applications are now open for the next Kindred Fellowship for School Nutrition Leaders (October 2026–June 2027). The program is offered through FoodCorps.
The Kindred Fellowship is a nine-month program designed for ~30 school food leaders ready to create transformational change in school food systems. Through FoodCorps’ School Food Leadership Framework — people, programs, partnerships, and practice — fellows will:
- Gain mentorship and leadership training
- Collaborate in small peer-learning groups
- Develop hands-on projects that advance nourishing, student-driven, scratch-cooked school meals
- Strengthen their advocacy skills to influence systemic change in school meals
Applications are open from June 29 – August 31, 2026.
If you’re ready to connect, cultivate, and nourish your community through school food leadership, we invite you to apply.
Questions? Email apply@foodcorps.org.
McMinnville School District has a job opening available for a Nutrition Services: Floating Kitchen/Catering Manager. The qualified candidate will prepare and serve well balanced, attractive meals for students in a secondary school. Supports elementary food service and performs District catering.
The position is open until filled. Click here for job details and to apply online.
Bend-La Pine Schools has two positions open for Nutrition Services Field Supervisors.
Apply online by July 21.
Gervais School District is seeking applicants for Food Service Director.
QUALIFICATIONS: ▪ High school diploma and at least three years of school foodservice experience OR Bachelor’s degree and certification in an Oregon state recognized food related field. ▪ Knowledge of dietary principles and practices related to school meal programs; ▪ Procedures and equipment used in preparation, cooking and serving food in large quantities; food values, proper food combinations and economical substitutions that may be made; ▪ Factors involved in menu planning and state laws and district policies pertaining to the national school lunch program; knowledge of budgeting and bidding procedures; ▪ Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with subordinate employees; and ▪ Have a First Aid card as requested by supervisor
SALARY: $50,854 – $70,394 depending on experience
Job open until filled. Click here for a full job description.
Click here for online application information.
Join Roseburg Schools as our next Nutrition Services Coordinator!
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Work Calendar: 260-day (12-month)
Salary Range: $113,512 – 131,496 depending on previous verifiable experience
FTE: 1.0
Roseburg Schools is seeking a highly collaborative Nutrition Services Coordinator to manage the District’s Child Nutrition Programs. This position works closely with and acts as a liaison to parents, District administration, staff, and Child Nutrition Services Contractor. This includes managing the contract and ensuring all District responsibilities under the Oregon Department of Education (OED) Child Nutrition Programs and USDA Child Nutrition Programs are met.
Our ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail-oriented leader who can effectively manager complex nutrition program operations while building strong relationships with contractors, staff, and the community. They bring a strong understanding of regulatory compliance and financial oversight, paired with excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing high-quality, student-centered services. This individual thrives in a dynamic environment, balancing program integrity, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Located in Oregon’s beautiful Umpqua Valley, Roseburg Schools serves approximately 5,300 students across 11 schools and is supported by a strong, community-wide commitment to student success. This role offers significant influence, the opportunity to shape district culture and systems, and the change to lead in a supportive, family-friendly community rich in outdoor opportunities. The district offers a supportive community, growing academic and career pathways, strong partnerships, and a district-wide commitment to inclusive, equitable practices.
Minimum Education Requirements
- Meet the USDA hiring standards’ minimum educational requirements for new directors or managers hired after July 1, 2015 including;
- a bachelor’s degree with a major of Foods and Nutrition, Food and Nutrition Program Management, Family and Consumer Science, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Culinary Arts, Business, or related fields; OR
- a bachelor’s degree with any academic major and a state recognized certificate; OR
- a bachelor’s degree with any academic major or at least two years’ experience; OR
- an associate’s degree with one of the specific majors listed above and at least two years’ experience.
- An exception to the minimal education requirements may be granted by the hiring administrator for an individual who has at least ten (10) years of school nutrition program experience per School nutrition program professional standards 210.30(b)(1)(iv)(B)
Please review the Nutrition Services Coordinator Job Description for additional information.
Click here to apply online.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Material Impact Reduction and Reuse Funding Program
Reusables in Schools Request for Information
The DEQ Material Impact Reduction and Reuse Program (MIRROR) program funds environmental impact reduction efforts by catalyzing changes in how packaging, printed paper, and food serviceware are designed, produced, used, and managed.
DEQ is seeking input and has published a Request for Information (RFI) to gather information to inform investment of the first cycle of MIRROR funding. To further a new potential project, “Reusables in Schools,” DEQ is researching support and implementation needs required to support the implementation of reusable dishware and related equipment in public schools, universities and colleges in Oregon.
Through MIRROR, DEQ is considering an initial investment to help schools adopt reuse systems that reduce environmental impacts. The potential project would prioritize co-benefits such as environmental and human health, cost savings over time, social benefits, waste prevention, and broad access to reusable solutions. The project would aim to help Oregon schools transition from single-use food serviceware to durable, reusable food serviceware systems that reduce environmental impacts while advancing cost-effective and equitable solutions.
The RFI will close on April 3, 2026.
Please click here to learn more about how Oregon school nutrition professionals can provide feedback and comment into the process!
DEQ will host an informational webinar on Zoom to provide an overview of the RFI and answer questions. The webinar will be held:
- March 17 at 10:00 am (PT): Register via Zoom
Questions?
Please email MIRROR@deq.oregon.gov.
Portland Public Schools has a job opening for Nutrition Services Program Manager. Under general direction, the Program Manager develops systems and directs others to provide high quality food and customer service and to ensure compliance with all required regulations related to the Child Nutrition Program and the district policies. Manage a team responsible for approximately 20-24 schools in the Portland School District .
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
- Ensure schools are in compliance with all Federal, State and Local regulations and policies.
- Conduct employee performance reviews and if necessary, corrective actions for employees not meeting expectations.
- Assist in the hiring and training of employees.
- Develop work schedules and other training materials to support staff.
- Analyze individual school profit and loss report; use data to continuously improve programs and staffing for break-even site operations.
- Work with team to develop action plans for increasing participation in school meal programs or lowering food and/or labor costs at individual schools.
- Develop and communicate department Standard Operating Procedures and district policies.
- Work with Principals, local PTA and other school personnel in the planning and implementation of programs relating to the Child Nutrition Program or District Wellness policy.
- Drive to and from assigned schools daily.
The position is open until filled. For a full job description and to apply online, please click here.
Portland Public Schools is now accepting applications for Nutrition Services Roving Leads and Nutrition Assistant Rovers on a rolling basis. The work year for these positions starts in August and continues through June, with summers off and follows the district calendar.
Nutrition Services Roving Leads are responsible for day-to-day operations of Nutrition Services programs in Portland Public Schools and work on days that school is in session for students (Monday to Friday).
- Additional summer work options available (not guaranteed)
- Rovers are on-call with assignments that are regularly scheduled and can be a few days/week-long assignments or sometimes month-long (or longer) at a time at a specific school.
- Assignments are made via phone call between 5:00AM – 6:00AM. Must be available for 6:30 a.m. start times
- Shifts vary from 6 to 8 hours daily, scheduled between 6:30AM and 3:00PM.
Part-time Nutrition Assistant Rovers work on days when school is in session for students, Monday to Friday. This position requires the ability to report to all locations within the Portland Public Schools District (City of Portland), so flexibility is essential.
- Assistant Rovers receive continued assignments throughout the school year, working up to 5.5 hours per day.
- Assignments are made via phone call between 6:00AM – 6:30AM.
- Shifts vary and are typically from 2 to 5.5 hours daily, scheduled between 7:30AM and 2:30PM.
- Additional optional summer work options are available (not guaranteed).
For full job descriptions and to apply online, click the following links:
Dallas School District No. 2 is accepting applications for a full-time, year round Food Service Program Manager.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant school nutrition program experience OR high school diploma (or GED) and at least 10 years of school nutrition program experience.
- Ability to maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required to meet USDA required Child Nutrition Programs Professional Standars for School Nutrition Managers.
- General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use to enter data into computer for tracking of lunches and orders, ability to use email.
- Must have possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Oregon Driver License, CPR/First Aid certificate, and Oregon Food Handler card.
- Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, parents and members of the community. Ability to exercise good judgement and work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
- Monitors and implements standardization for the district’s meal service operation.
- Maintains current program information on the district website.
- Provides training to employees for the purpose of helping them to achieve success and meet the needs of the child nutrition program.
- Manages the transport of food and supplies to all district locations.
- All required and requested skills and attributes are detailed in the Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
- Minimum qualifications are detailed in the Job Description Qualifications.
- Job Description Link: Food Service Program Manager Job Description
TO APPLY:
Complete an application online through TalentEd/Recruit & Hire https://dallas.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILED INFORMATION ON EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE AS IT RELATES TO THIS POSITION. THIS INFORMATION CAN AFFECT INITIAL SALARY PLACEMENT.
