Assistant Director, K–12 School Nutrition

Job overview

The Assistant Director, K–12 School Nutrition role is onsite in New Brunswick, NJ. Compensation is $50,000 per year. The position supports the daily operation of a school district’s K–12 nutrition program in coordination with the Director and district leadership. The role helps ensure meals are prepared and served safely and meet USDA, state, and district requirements. It contributes through nutrition and menu oversight, consistent operations across school locations, and leadership and training support for foodservice teams.

What you'll do

• Support daily administration of the district’s K–12 nutrition program
• apply nutrition management principles to menu planning, meal production, portion control, nutrient requirements, and dietary considerations
• monitor approved menus and standardized recipes
• maintain nutrition, menu, production, and program documentation
• review menus and recipes for USDA meal-pattern compliance
• support foodservice teams, staff training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management
• help implement programs, processes, equipment, menus, and service models.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant director

k–12 school nutrition

nutrition management

school foodservice

usda meal requirements

menu planning

food safety

operational leadership

new brunswick nj

maschio's food service

monday–friday

occasional weekend events

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role combines school nutrition program compliance with operational leadership across multiple school locations. The schedule is typically Monday through Friday, with occasional late nights and weekends possible for events and meetings.

About the employer

Maschio's Food Service is hiring for this role. Industry: Office Administrative Services. Sector: 56.