Food and Nutrition Services Director (2026–2027)– $50,000 - $75000– Pleasanton, TX

The Role

Do you enjoy leading teams where your decisions are seen and appreciated every single day? Would you value a senior role where your experience shapes healthier habits, smoother operations and a better school experience for thousands of students? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As Food and Nutrition Services Director, you will oversee the full child nutrition service across Pleasanton ISD. This is a district-wide leadership role with real influence, combining strategic planning with hands-on oversight. You will ensure students receive safe, nutritious meals that meet all regulatory standards, while supporting schools with smooth, well-organised food service operations.

The Food and Nutrition Services Director willwork closely with campus leaders, central teams and external bodies to deliver a service that is efficient, compliant, and student-focused.

If you enjoy variety, responsibility and visible impact, this role offers all three.

Apply today on the Pleasanton ISD website (https://www.pisd.us) and step into a role where your leadership directly shapes student wellbeing, supports dedicated teams, and delivers a service the whole district relies on.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all district food service programmes.
• Plan and oversee menus that meet nutritional and regulatory requirements.
• Work with campus principals on lunch schedules and staffing matters.
• Manage free and reduced lunch processes in line with USDA and TEA guidance.
• Maintain clear written procedures for food service operations.
• Ensure all reporting, records, and payroll information are accurate and on time.
• Develop and manage budgets, ensuring cost control and value for money.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory systems, and supplier contracts.
• Recruit, train, support, and review food service staff.
• Ensure safe food handling, clean environments, and strong safety practices.

The Company

Pleasanton ISD is committed to supporting students through high-quality education and essential services. Nutrition plays a vital role in student wellbeing, and the district values strong leadership that keeps standards high while supporting staff across campuses.

The Benefits:

• A senior leadership role with district-wide impact.
• Clear responsibility and autonomy.
• Competitive salary range.
• Variety, challenge, and long-term stability.
• The chance to improve daily experiences for students and staff.

The Person

You will:

• Bring significant experience in food service management, ideally within education or large-scale operations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent educational experience with academic major in food and nutrition, dietetics, home and consumer sciences, food service management, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field**
• Eight hours of food safety training (completed not more than five years prior to employee’s start date or within 30 days of employee’s start date)
• Five years experience in food service management
• Three years experience in food service environment
• Have strong organisational skills.
• Have the confidence to manage people and budgets and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
• A relevant degree or recognised alternative qualification, food safety training.
• Have a valid Texas driver’s licence.

Contact information

Joey Moczygemba