We have a dynamic and dedicated team whose passions lie in sourcing and providing the highest quality foods to the students of SCUSD. Our administrative team consists of chefs, restaurateurs, nutritionists, and those with extensive food service management and distribution experience.
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Diana Flores
DirectorDiana is our Director of Nutrition Services, Warehouse, and the Central Kitchen. With 30 + years of experience in foodservice management and school nutrition, Diana’s mission is to drive a program where all students are offered high quality, nutritious meals each and every school day.
916.395.5600 ext. 460011
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Elesia Dixson
Nutrition Program Manager IIElesia’s area of responsibilities includes menu planning, distribution and logistics, food cost and nutrient analysis.
916.395.5600 ext. 460021
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Tom Lucero
Central Kitchen Manager, Executive ChefChef Tom’s areas of responsibilities include managing food production and operations of the Central Kitchen.
916.395.5600 ext. 460029
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David Edgar
Executive Chef, TrainerChef David is responsible for food safety training, recipe development, special events, and school site kitchen operations and training.
916.395.5600 ext. 460020
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Robert Aldama
Procurement and Warehouse Manager IRobert is responsible for all of our foodservice purchasing, bids, accounts payable, and manages our warehouse operations.
916.395.5600 ext. 460027
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Kelsey Nederveld
Nutrition SpecialistKelsey’s areas of responsibility include federal and state compliance, eligibility and verification determinations, administrative reviews and audits, grants, marketing, menu planning, and student wellness.
916.395.5600 ext. 460022
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Hurst Philpot
Area SupervisorHurst is responsible for the child and adult care food program (CACFP) and monitoring requirements and manages 3 site supervisors; who collectively supervise a total of 23 school sites.
916.395.5600 ext. 460023
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Mailinh Bui
Area SupervisorMailinh’s areas of responsibility include health inspections, kitchen maintenance, and repairs, and manages 2 site supervisors; who collectively supervise a total of 19 school sites.
916.395.5600 ext. 460028
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Rebecca Penland
Area SupervisorRebecca is responsible for personnel management, supervises our substitutes, and handles kitchen injury reporting. Rebecca also directly supervises 3 elementary sites.
916.395.5600 ext. 460024
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Melissa Peacock
Area SupervisorMelissa is responsible for meal accommodations, including special diets, and manages 2 site supervisors; who collectively supervise a total of 19 school sites.
916.395.5600 ext. 460025
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Eric Dela Cruz
Area SupervisorEric is responsible for supper kitchen operations and manages 2 site supervisors; who collectively supervise a total of 17 school sites.
916.395.5600 ext. 460026
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Shawn Rivera
Area SupervisorShawn is responsible for student taste testing, recipe development, and recipe execution at school sites.
916.395.5600 ext. 460031
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Joyce Chin
Program Technician IIJoyce handles all invoices, accounts payable/receivables, analyzes revenue and expense data trends, and conducts the departments’ accounting and financial duties.
916.395.5600 ext. 460003
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Tara Phillips
Inventory Control Facilitator/Program TechnicianTara handles our warehouse dock appointments, vendor payments, inspects inbound products, and assists with inventory control.
916.395.5600 ext. 460005
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Kyrstie Neumann
Inventory Control Facilitator/Program TechnicianKyrstie reviews, adjusts and places orders, generates order guides, creates pick lists, and assists with inventory control.
916.395.5600 ext. 460004
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Genie Espinoza
Inventory Control FacilitatorGenie reviews, adjusts and places orders, generates order guides, creates pick lists, and assists with inventory control.
916.395.5600 ext 460034
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Greg West
Computer SupportGreg’s areas of responsibility include direct certification matches, foster and homeless updates, student account refunds, and point of sale tech support.
916.395.5600 ext. 460006
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Nancy Ortiz
Office Tech IIINancy is responsible for payroll, customer service, accounts payable, and vehicle maintenance.
916.395.5600 ext. 460002
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April Sandoval
Office Tech IIApril is responsible for customer service, accounts payable and professional standards tracking.
916.395.5600 ext. 460001