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The Menu Director reports directly to the Vice President of Operational Excellence for Student Nutrition and serves as a senior leader responsible for enterprise-wide menu planning and USDA Child Nutrition Program compliance. The Menu Director is the enterprise owner of three critical areas: student menus, menu planning technology (PRIMA), and USDA and state regulatory compliance. This leader ensures these areas are aligned, integrated, and executed consistently across the organization - translating technical, regulatory, and system requirements into clear, actionable guidance for field operators. The role provides direct leadership to the Commodity & Product Manager, Recipe Manager, and OpX Registered Dietitian, and works closely with operations, regional teams, and cross-functional partners including Supply Chain, Safety & Risk, and Hospitality Enablement.
Job Responsibility:
Own and govern all student menus across USDA Child Nutrition (CN) Programs, and Non-CN programs for Aramark Student Nutrition
Collaborate with Operation Support Directors on menu deployment, and training operational teams for account localization
Collaborate with Commodity and Product Manager, Recipe Manager, and Culinary Systems & Support Manager on new product development opportunities
Collaborate with Marketing and Communications Directors to engage stakeholders and use feedback to improve menu performance
Provides final governance and decision rights on menu structure, guardrails, and exceptions
Ensure PRIMA and related tools enable compliance, accuracy, efficiency, and confidence for field teams
Support enterprise leadership of USDA, federal, and state child nutrition regulatory oversight
Lead menu‑related Administrative Review readiness, including documentation strategy and compliance preparation
Translate regulatory and legislative changes into clear, practical operational guidance for field teams
Provide direct leadership to the Commodity & Product Manager, Recipe Manager, and OpX Registered Dietitian
Serve as a strong cross‑functional partner, acting as the primary liaison with the Safety & Risk team on all aspects of food allergen management
Requirements:
Master’s degree required
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) required
AllerTrain certification required within the first year of employment
Minimum of 5 years of operations or enterprise leadership experience, preferably within a multi‑site food service or regulated environment
Demonstrated experience leading and developing salaried professionals
Strong project management experience, with the ability to lead complex initiatives across functions
Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint)
Experience with SQL or data analytics tools preferred
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, manage change, and operate effectively in a dynamic environment
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%
Nice to have:
Experience with SQL or data analytics tools preferred