School Food Service Consultant

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a Child Nutrition Consultant for Delhi USD located in Delhi, CA.  Candidates will provide expert leadership and support for nutrition services operations.  The individual serves as a consultant to senior leadership, delivers data-driven insights, and collaborates with frontline staff and administration to improve program effectiveness. Strong financial, analytical, research, and project management skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate clearly and drive results using tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

 

At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students’ well-being and performance.

What You'll Do

• Oversee purchasing, receiving, inventory, and financial system data entry 
• Ensure compliance with USDA regulations and district nutrition standards across all food service operations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by providing data-driven recommendations and operational insights.
• Partner with frontline teams and district administrators to enhance program performance, efficiency, and student outcomes.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

 

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• Proven experience managing food service operations, including budget development and financial oversight.
• Strong knowledge of K-12 nutrition programs, USDA regulations, and food safety standards; ServSafe Certification preferred or ability to obtain.
• Demonstrated leadership, team development, and relationship-building skills with the ability to effectively partner with clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, financial, research, project management, and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

 

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 4 years of relevant experience in school nutrition programs