The Food Service Director Consultant Program provides organizations with expert leadership, operational oversight, and strategic guidance to enhance the efficiency, quality, and financial performance of their food service operations.

• Assist with understanding and implementing new regulations
• Complete the USDA and state-specific requirements
• Facilitate during audits and inspections
• Maintain documentation and records
• Requires contracting with Registered Dietitians
• Onsite visits based on annual needs
• Weekly virtual meetings

The program focuses on building competency, confidence, and growth within food service roles. Mentors work directly with the food service director to enhance technical skills, deepen understanding of food safety, production, operational standards, and state and USDA standards.

• Mentor Plus: 
  • Weekly virtual meetings
  • Onsite visits based on annual needs
• Mentor: 
  • Weekly virtual meetings

The Food Service Manager Training program equips K-12 kitchen leaders with the essential skills needed to run a seamless, fully compliant operation. Delivered once a month, the program features a convenient hybrid schedule consisting of 4 in-person sessions and 6 virtual sessions via Zoom. Designed to simplify daily responsibilities, this training provides comprehensive guidance on USDA meal patterns and required food components to ensure strict state compliance and consistent audit readiness. Beyond the serving line, managers receive practical training on crucial back-office tasks, including efficient ordering processes and effective staff management techniques. By building competency in both administrative duties and kitchen leadership, this program empowers managers to streamline operations, reduce errors, and confidently lead their food service teams. Contact Shannon Stone for more Information. 

We offer a wide range of extended support to meet your needs. Our additional services include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Program Audit
• Administrative Review Assistance
• Program Evaluation
• Summer Feed Assistance

• Menu Planning

School nutrition program requirements have you confused or overwhelmed?  NIESC members have the opportunity to contract with our own registered dietitian, Kaylyn MacKillop.  Kaylyn has been working with NIESC members since 2012. She can assist with the development of cycle menus, check lunch and breakfast menus to ensure they meet all the USDA’s requirements, analyze recipes, create production records, assist with preparations for administrative reviews, provide food safety and other relevant training, and so much more.

List of services provided for contracted districts.

Our registered dietitian currently works with HPS Menu Planner to publish menus to school websites, analyze recipes, check menu for compliance,  and create production records.

For more information on this valuable service contact Dr. Colleen Wruble today!