Job Description

JobID: 1355

Position Type:

Administration/Director of Food Service

Date Posted:

11/3/2025

Location:

Systemwide (K-12)


Wallingford Public Schools is seeking candidates for a Food Service Director.



General Description: The Food Service Director oversees all aspects of the district's Child Nutrition Program (CNP). The role includes planning, administering, assessing, implementing, and evaluating the program in order to meet the nutritional needs of children. The Food Service Director shall partner with others in the school district and the community to solicit support for developing a sound nutrition assistance program that adheres to federal, state, and local guidelines. The Food Service Director maintains an environment that supports healthy food habits while maintaining program integrity and customer satisfaction.



Education ? Bachelor's degree or educational experience with an academic major in the following areas: Business, Food and Nutrition, Food Service Management, Dietetics, Family and Consumer Sciences, Nutrition Education, Culinary Arts, or a related field ? Bachelor Degree in any academic Major, and state recognized certification for School Food Service Directors (School Nutrition Specialist). ? Bachelor Degree in any Major and at least two years of relevant School Nutrition Management experience. ? Associate Degree or equivalent educational experience with academic major in the following specific areas: Business, Food and Nutrition, Food Service Management, Dietetics, Family and Consumer Sciences, Nutrition Education, Culinary Arts or a related field, and at least two years of relevant school nutrition management experience. Experience ? Five years' experience in managing a school nutrition operation in a similar sized district preferred but not required.



Attached is you will find the full job description.



Position to begin around March, 2026. Please complete our on-line application as soon as possible.



Application deadline: 11/17/25.



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