Child Nutrition Specialist

Gatesville, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title:Child Nutrition Specialist

Exemption Status/Test: NonExempt

Reports to:Assistant Superintentent of Finance

Dept./School:District Wide

School Year:Immediate Opening

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage the Districts food service programs and operations to include but not limited to developing menus overseeing free and reduce lunch creating schedules resolving personnel issues developing department procedures.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelors degree or equivalent educational experience in food and nutrition dietetics home and consumer sciences food service management nutrition education culinary arts business or a related field

Eight hours of food safety training (completed not more than five years prior to employees start date or within 30 days of employees start date)

Clear and valid Texas drivers license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of menu planning food purchasing and preparation of foods in food service environment

Ability to conduct on-site inspections of food service facilities districtwide

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Strong organization communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

3 years experience in management

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Child Nutrition Operations

Manage districts child nutrition programs.
Assist in the development of menus meeting established nutritional requirements for students.
Work cooperatively with campus principals and cafeteria managers to create schedules and resolve personnel issues.
Establish and direct process of providing free and reduced lunch applications following United States Department of Agriculture and Texas Education Agency guidelines for meal eligibility and reimbursement of federal funds.
Develop and maintain written procedures for all food service operations.

Budget and Inventory

Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
Work cooperatively to develop and implement a cost-effective and efficient food procurement and inventory system meeting both federal and Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards.
Assist with the evaluation of formal bids and make recommendations for the awarding of contracts for school board approval.
Approve and forward invoices and purchase orders for food service department to accounting department.
Develop and implement inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies and recommend replacement and disposal of obsolete equipment as necessary.

Policy Reports and Law

Implement federal and state law State Board of Education rule board policy and nutritional requirements related to food service.
Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.
Lead/coordinate TDA cyclical audit requirements.
Lead/coordinate TDA cyclical RFP bids for FSMC contracts.
Complete minimum annual continuing education requirements.

Personnel Management

Select train supervise and evaluate staff assigned to the Nutritions Service Department and makes sound recommendations relative to assignment retention discipline and dismissal.

Safety

Ensure measures are in place and operating to protect food supplies and equipment in school cafeterias lunchrooms and warehouses.
Maintain safety standards conforming with federal state and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise evaluate and recommend the hiring and firing of child nutrition managers supervisors and support staff assigned to the child nutrition department.*

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; district vehicle

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions maintain emotional control under stress

Equal Opportunity Employer
Gatesville ISD is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Required Experience:

Job Title:Child Nutrition SpecialistExemption Status/Test: NonExemptReports to:Assistant Superintentent of FinanceDept./School:District WideSchool Year:Immediate OpeningPrimary Purpose:Direct and manage the Districts food service programs and operations to include but not limited to developing menus...