Child Nutrition Coordinator

Grade 125- Placement Range: $75246.00 to $84703.00

When it comes to meeting the needs of our students nutrition is paramount. The Child Nutrition Coordinator ensures those needs are met through strategic program development maintaining an effective professional development program for department staff and the oversight of the free- and reduced-price meals application process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct supervise and monitor cafeterias to ensure that all departments local state and federal policies and procedures are maintained
• Assist the Director in the development implementation and evaluation strategic and continuous improvement plans for department operations in accordance with department mission and vision
• Develop staff training program for Professional Standards to ensure a highly trained and competent food service team
• Assist with the overall operation of the program including assisting sites with supervision and evaluation of staff
• Oversee the department Account Specialist and ensure financial accountability by coordination of the Free and Reduced-Price Meals application process including submission and verification
• Administer the DES direct certification of school meal benefits
• Researches analyzes evaluates and reports on data pertaining to projects conditions or proposals under study
• Administers alternative feeding programs such as the At-Risk Afterschool Program and the Summer Food Service Program
• Coordinate purchasing and maintenance of food service equipment in accordance with the Uniform Service for Financial Reporting and Arizona Administrative Code for School District Procurement
• In the absence of the Director of Child Nutrition assume general responsibility for the operations of the department
• Substitute in school kitchens as needed and assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors Degree in Nutrition Business or related field from accredited college or university or a combination of experience and technical training that is comparable to a degree or certification program requirements.

3 years of food service experience

ServSafe Certification

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

3 years of administrative/supervisory experience

National School Lunch and Breakfast Program experience

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

SNS Credential

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Federal Child Nutrition Program (CNP) regulations including federal procurement regulations the Free and Reduced-Price Meals application process and DES direct certification
• USDA nutrition standards for federal meal programs
• School nutrition and food service management software applications

Skilled in:

• Communication and dissemination of information
• Record-keeping and analysis
• Presenting information and responding to questions from cafeteria staff district administrators and the public

Ability to:

• Work efficiently with minimum supervision
• Exhibit excellent judgment regarding food and employee safety
• Promote harmonious working relationships with staff and outside business representatives
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal relationship skills

Core Competencies:

- Attention to Detail

- Cultural Engagement

- Planning Ahead

- Initiative & Persistence

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands arms and fingers to input data handle feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes supplies etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision and depth perception.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees the employee may encounter different scents.

WE ARE PHOENIX #1!

At Phoenix Elementary School District #1 we are Inspiring Every Child to Achieve educating the future leaders of Phoenix! Were looking for passionate people who want to shape the future to join in our mission. The education of our children is a shared responsibility in our community and we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to be part of that.

Every member of our Phoenix #1 familyfrom our top leadership team to our bus drivers our nutrition team to our nurses and our teachers to our technology gurus is shaping the lives of our students every day. Its not just our work; it is our passion!

We are a Kindergarten through 8th-grade school district in Phoenix Arizona established in 1871 as the first free public school district in Arizona. The district boundaries cover an area from 16th Street to 23^rd Avenue and Buckeye Road to Thomas Road.

WHAT YOULL LOVE ABOUT US:

Our 14 schools are in the heart of hip Phoenix.

We are educating the future leaders of Phoenix.

We are accessible by Phoenix Light Rail.

We want you to relax and refuel with healthy vacation time.

We have University partners that offer discounted tuition.

NOTICES

The statements in this job description describe the essential function and requirements as assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills that may be required. Job descriptions are subject to change. Employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. PESD1 is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Lauren Pagnotta HR Supervisor at at least 3 days in advance.