Child Nutrition Training Specialist - 1.0 FTE at Child Nutrition Services: Explore a Career with Sioux Falls School District

Child Nutrition Training Specialist - 1.0 FTE at Child Nutrition Services

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Behind every successful school meal program is a team of dedicated professionals committed to nourishing students and supporting their success. The Sioux Falls School District Child Nutrition Department serves thousands of meals each day while maintaining high standards for food quality, safety, and customer service.

As our Child Nutrition Training Specialist, you will help shape the future of our program by training, mentoring, and supporting staff across the district. This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for nutrition, leadership, and employee development while making a direct impact on the students we serve. Join a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating positive experiences for both staff and students.

Get in on the scoop: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/nutrition-services

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION LEVEL:

Bachelor's degree - with academic major or concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or related field, preferred. Training experience required.

or

Associates degree with 3-5 years of experience working in large quantity food preparation, required. Must have experience and understanding of state food code, recognized certificate in food and nutrition, food service management, nutrition education, culinary arts or business, ServSafe certified. Training Experienced required.

EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

Three to five years of experience leading others in a supervisory capacity for a school food service program with multiple units, commercial food service operation or similar field desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires constant hearing, hand-eye coordination, mind-eye coordination; intermittent keyboarding, sitting and lifting. Frequent repetitive motions with wrists, hands, fingers, standing, walking and carrying.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

Demonstrates and provides guidance to school site child nutrition staff.
Participates in planning and implementing staff development activities.
Onboard all new staff to understand department guidelines.
Train of new managers as needed.
Substitutes in a secondary school when manager is absent.
Ensures school operations meet the federal guidelines for child nutrition meal patterns as approved by the South Dakota Department Education for lunch, breakfast, and childcare.
Conducts school site visits establishing standard meal operations ensure program compliance, meal quality, food safety and customer satisfaction.
Participates in child nutrition leadership activities.
Works with the department leadership in recommending employment of school site child nutrition personnel in conjunction with human resources. Provides input in transfer, evaluation, and dismissal of child nutrition staff.
Provide written/recorded standards in sanitation which are in conformity with local and state codes.
Provides internal opportunities for professional growth of staff with respect to their position and using appropriate in-service education programs.
Performs other duties as assigned by the child nutrition director.

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PAY INFORMATION

Level NX, starting at $32.34 per hour

2026-2027 Specialist Salary Schedule

Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 2:30 pm with a working lunch*

*Hours may vary

1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 12 months (248 Day)

CALENDAR
2026-2027 12 Month (248 Day) Specialist Calendar

BENEFIT INFORMATION
Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)

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All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.

Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required
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