School Nutrition Specialist (Part Time)

Job Overview

The Part-Time Nutrition Specialist supports the operations of school nutrition programs across multiple school sites (typically 1216) with a focus on training guidance and program oversight. While not responsible for full-time management this role plays a key part in maintaining program operations quality and compliance. This position requires working knowledge of regulations governing school nutrition programs as well as financial management and key performance indicators. This position is designed to support Full-time Specialists in ordering end of day reconciliation wellness and site reviews among other responsibilities assigned.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

This position supports the school nutrition program through a variety of tasks related to program oversight nutrition education and staff support. The responsibilities listed below provide a general outline of the role and may be adjusted based on departmental needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with federal accountability reviews and provide basic technical support to school nutrition teams.
• Support in completing end of day reconciliation and procedural close out process
• Collaborate with Specialists in monitoring school inventory levels and review manager order requests.
• Collaborate with Specialists and Managers to place weekly Keany Produce orders
• Serve as lead point of contact with school administrators to complete annual wellness survey
• Support marketing and outreach for school nutrition programs including distributing materials and participating in school and community events.
• Prepare and support training sessions for school nutrition Managers and staff.
• Review school nutrition reports and support record-keeping processes.
• Participate in recipe testing and standardization using HACCP procedures.
• Occasionally serve as a substitute for school nutrition Specialist or Managers.
• Support staffing assignments according to established guidelines.
• Review financial data with Coordinators and Specialists and support efforts to meet key performance goals.
• Provide input on departmental planning and assist schools with implementation.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

• Associates degree in hospitality management nutrition dietetics or nutrition education or a combination of work experience and education.

Experience

• Five years experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Must have current Sanitation Certification
• SNS credentialed or Level 3 certificate within one year of hire

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of principles and practices of nutrition and wellness school nutrition operations and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to support Specialist in supervising multiple school nutrition operations and to train school nutrition staff in food preparation serving clean up and cashiering
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Knowledge and experience working with a culturally and ethnically diverse student population and staff

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly talking expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately loudly or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to:School Nutrition Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours:as needed

Salary Level:Banded Rates: Band 12

Salary Scale: Work Eligible:Partial

Remote Work Disclosure

Employees who perform the responsibilities of the above position have been identified as having the potential to telework. Telework is defined as completing ones duties and responsibilities at a site other than ones assigned duty order to be eligible for telework privileges an employee must have demonstrated consistent positive performance and have the support and approval of their direct addition these employees must have reliable high-speed internet and a designated workspace that allows them privacy while completing sensitive and confidential work. Employees who are non-exempt and are teleworking will work their required scheduled hours and gain approval from their supervisor if they work more than 8 hours a day or more than 40 hours in a workweek. Teleworking privileges can be amended changed or revoked based upon the performance of the employee as well as the needs of Loudoun County Public Schools.