Our dynamic growing company is seeking a Menu Department Manager to join our team.  Ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of school lunch federal and state nutritional guidelines and have strong management skills. Must be proficient in Excel.   Degree in Nutrition and RD certification are required.  We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.  Email salary history and resume to Careers45@Hotmail.com .  (EOE)

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage the development and loading menu schedules that meet all costs, nutritional guidelines and customer preferences on a rolling 12 month forecasted basis.


• Manage the Bid Menu Process to include the creation, modification, pricing compliance and “what-if” analysis related to Bid Menus during the Sales cycles for new customers and re-bids for existing customers.


• Provides expert insight regarding regulations, policy, guidance and resources related to the USDA National School Lunch Program.


• Manage the development and loading of all direct shipment account menus on an as needed basis.


• Plans, implements and controls the flow of data between Sales, Marketing, Finance and the Supply Chain to ensure the integrity of the menus meet all parameters/ requirements.


• Creates and manages the continuous improvement process of all Menu planning systems.


• Represent Menu Team in key cross-functional decisions and processes, including short- and long-term marketing/sales discussions, product initiatives, sales and operations planning, as well as future systems integration.


• Participates and co-leads new product development planning as well as assist in the product Life Cycle management process.


• Manages the Menuing cyclical planning process to achieve optimal cost and nutritional parameters.


• Manage and maintain all Menuing/Item information and systems data requirements.


• Report menu costs on a monthly basis to ensure menus meet cost target parameters.


• Demonstrated leadership skills in implementing and managing change.


• Sets strategy and direction for the Menu Team and leads team members toward achieving SMART Goals.


• Drive coordination of Menu processes and activities across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and IS.