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
Executive Director of Nutrition Services, Central Kitchen and Distribution ServicesDiana Flores is our Executive Director of Nutrition Services, Central Kitchen and Distribution Services with over 30 years of experience in restaurant food service management and school nutrition. Diana established a one-of-a-kind sustainable school food business model that will ultimately ensure every student, regardless of income, receives a freshly prepared meal while at school.
916.395.5600 ext. 460011
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Kelsey Nederveld
Director IIKelsey’s areas of responsibility include federal and state compliance, administrative reviews and audits, grants, marketing, menu planning, and student wellness.
916.395.5600 ext. 460022
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David Losé
Assistant DirectorDavid oversees the Central Kitchen & food truck operations, summer meal service and is the department liaison with the following departments: Expanded Learning, Child Development, Human Resources.
916.395.5600 ext. 460041
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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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Karen Weber
Central Kitchen Manager I, Executive ChefTBD
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Yolanda Marculescu
Chef/TrainerYolanda is responsible for the operations of the Central Kitchen Food Truck, recipe development, and site staff culinary training.
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Mailinh Bui
Personnel Supervisor IIMailinh is responsible for coordinating Nutrition Services Job Fairs, Interviews, New Hire Orientations, Substitute Personnel, Staff Development and Training, and the Coordination of staff absences and vacancies.
916.395.5600 ext. 460028
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Miguel Ruiz Acosta
Central Kitchen Floor Supervisor, ChefMiguel is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Central Kitchen; including food production, recipe development, production standards, and assembly and centralized distribution methods.
916.395.5600 ext. 460031
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Jennifer Lankhorst
Area SupervisorJennifer is responsible for personnel support focusing on payroll, per diems requisitions, human resources liaison and hood ventilation maintenance. Jennifer works directly with the majority of SCUSD Charter schools by managing their individual academic calendars and maintains intense focus on operational efficiencies.
916.395.5600 ext. 460020
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Shannon Turgeon
Area SupervisorShannon is responsible for ensuring the Nutrition Services kitchen managers maintain new and current Serve Safe training certificates. Additionally, Shannon remains the direct liaison between the Early Learning & Care and Youth Development Departments to monitor compliance and effective operations. Shannon manages 1 site supervisor and 3 direct sites for a total of 12 school sites under her scope of supervision.
916.395.5600 ext. 460023
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Melissa Peacock
Area SupervisorMelissa is responsible for supporting any student who requires a meal accommodation. Melissa works collectively with all school nurses to ensure students have the option to receive a freshly prepared meal by accommodating a special diet meal plan. Melissa manages 2 site supervisors and 1 direct site for a total of 19 school sites under her scope of supervision.
916.395.5600 ext. 460025
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Steven Curtis
Area SupervisorSteven is responsible for sustainability efforts by maintaining initiatives focused on reducing food waste for 83 school sites by providing education and training to district personnel. Steven promotes professional development for the entire Nutrition Department by strategically coordinating training opportunities and curriculum. Steven manages 2 site supervisors and 1 direct site for a total of 19 school sites under his scope of supervision.
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Jason P. Holland
Warehouse SupervisorJason is responsible for day to day operations of nutrition & warehouse distribution services.
916-395-4186 ext. 460310
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Nai Saelee
Budget AnalystNai manages the funds and grants for the nutrition program, develops P&L’s and oversees the department’s budget, accounting and other financial duties.
916.395.5600
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Kyrstie Neumann
Nutrition Services Supervisor IVKyrstie is responsible for menu development and oversight of Preschool, K-8 and Secondary menus. Kyrstie works closely with the Chef/Trainer and Nutrition Services Program Specialists to ensure we have recipes that meet the needs of our diverse student population.
916.395.5600 ext. 460004
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Destiny Perez-Zurawski
Nutrition Services Program SpecialistDestiny reviews, adjusts and places orders, generates order guides, creates pick lists, and assists with inventory control.
916.395.5600 ext. 460002
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Savannary Prak-Phim
Nutrition Services Program SpecialistSavannary reviews, adjusts and places orders, generates order guides, creates pick lists, and assists with inventory control.
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Genie Espinoza
Purchasing and Warehouse SpecialistGenie is responsible for related purchasing duties for our distribution warehouse and farm to school priorities for the Nutrition Services department.
916.395.5600 ext 460034
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Angie Chavez
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Naweed Ahmadi
Application Specialist III/Computer Support IIINaweed provides technical support and training to staff and admin team and supports new technology efforts including custom designed software development. Naweed also provides critical eligibility data for the nutrition services department to maximize the use of the Federal Community Eligibility Provision participation for the department.
916.395.5600 ext. 460006
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Justin Wilbur
Supervisor IV, Industrial Food Production Equipment ContractorJustin is responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacements of all food service equipment at the Central Kitchen, warehouse, and school site kitchens.
916.395.5600
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Naser Noori
Supervisor IV, Industrial Food Production Equipment ContractorNaser is responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacements of all food service equipment at the Central Kitchen, warehouse, and school site kitchens.
916.395.5600
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Joyce Chin
Program Tech IIJoyce provides fiscal support with claim submissions, accounts payables, travel approvals, payroll, grant expense tracking and admin support for the leadership team.
916.3955600 ext 460003
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April Sandoval
Program Technician IIApril provides fiscal support with accounts payables, travel approvals, payroll, grant expense tracking and admin support for the leadership team.
916.395.5600 ext. 460001
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Jennelene Chua
Office Technician IIIJennelene supports our Personnel Supervisor with per diems, Substitute payroll, Edjoin recruitment and orientations, and overall office support.
916.395.5600
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Fabi Ramirez
Inventory Control Facilitator - School SitesFabi is responsible for site food and supply order adjustments and office team support for the Nutrition Program Manager.
916.395.5600 ext. 460005
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Vanessa Rayo
Inventory Control Facilitator - School SitesVanessa is responsible for site food and supply order adjustments and office team support for the Nutrition Program Manager.
916.395.5600 ext. 460052
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Malleka Zerguine
Inventory Control Facilitator - Central KitchenMalleka is responsible for supply chain and inventory control for all freshly prepared menu items produced in the Central Kitchen.