Director of School Nutrition

Lumpkin County Schools is now accepting applications for the position of Director of School Nutrition, with an anticipated start date of January or February 2027.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervise the School Nutrition Program and staff

• Communicate effectively with Central Office staff, administrators, employees, students, parents, teachers, vendors and community members

• Ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations governing food preparation, serving and storage

• Accountable for the administration of the fiscal budget, procurement, equipment, supplies and safety standards

• Plan, organize, control and direct system wide food service operations and programs; develop and implement menus, goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to system food service programs

• Effectively utilize system technologies

• Participate in professional conferences, in-service sessions, and other trainings to keep abreast of current practices

• Provide in-service and training for all staff in compliance with professional standards

• Operate the programs in accordance with federal/state guidelines and local Board of Education regulations and policies

• Resolve personnel issues while maintaining professional demeanor

Minimum Qualifications: Must hold a Georgia Clear Renewable School Nutrition Director certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, (Master's Degree or higher), or be issued an Induction Certificate (Bachelor's Degree or higher) and convert to a Clear Renewable certificate (Master's Degree or higher) within 3 years

Lumpkin County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or handicap/disability in educational programs, activities and employment.

LCSS requires a criminal records check on all employees.

LCSS participates in EVerify.

State salary schedule commensurate with experience and certification, local supplement, position supplement, 12 month contract

Teacher Retirement, Social Security, Health and Flex Benefits