Menu Director

• 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

• 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%

Experience with SQL or data analytics tools preferred