Assistant Director of School Nutrition
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Job Location:
Burlington, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Assistant Director of School Nutrition
Burlington School District
The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision:Cultivating caring creative and courageous people. - Join the journey.
The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:
- Value different cultures;
- Engage with the community;
- Communicate effectively;
- Think creatively;
- Skillfully solve problems; and
- Achieve at their highest academic intellectual and personal potential.
As the Assistant Director of School Nutrition you will serve as a key leader in advancing the districts school nutrition program by supporting strategic planning ensuring regulatory compliance and strengthening operational systems. This role combines technical expertise program development and educational leadership to manage menu planning oversee nutrition software systems support Farm to School initiatives and enhance staff development. The Assistant Director plays an essential role in ensuring high-quality compliant and engaging school nutrition services that support student health wellness and learning.
Essential Functions
- Design and manage district-wide menu cycles in compliance with USDA meal pattern requirements including NSLP SBP CACFP and SFSP
- Ensure menus meet all nutritional standards including dietary accommodations allergy management and regulatory compliance
- Serve as lead administrator for school nutrition software including system configuration user access troubleshooting and ensuring data integrity for reporting and audits
- Support and advance the districts Farm to School initiatives by building relationships with local producers supporting procurement and promoting local food integration
- Develop and deliver professional development and training programs for school nutrition staff
- Support grant writing efforts and assist in identifying funding opportunities and program sustainability initiatives
- Oversee communication efforts including website content newsletters and outreach to students families and the community
- Support nutrition education initiatives and serve as a liaison between the school nutrition program and educational partners
- Assist with kitchen operations and meal service as needed to ensure continuity of services
- Mentor dietetic interns and support staff development and growth
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Nutrition Dietetics Education Business or related field preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in school nutrition or institutional food service
- Demonstrated experience with menu planning and USDA compliance requirements
- Experience with school nutrition software systems and data management
- Experience with grant writing program development or Farm to School initiatives preferred
- Strong leadership organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and nutrition standards
Working Conditions:
These are the physical and mental/reasoning requirements of the position as it is typically performed. The inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental/reasoning requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position.
Lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs.; pushing/pulling objects
Standing sitting climbing stooping kneeling crawling balancing
Possible exposure to heat cold noise dust fumes or hazardous materials
Work at heights or around electrical/mechanical equipment
- Basic sense of touch smell and taste
- Works independently and collaboratively with regular face-to-face interaction
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS:
Compensation is based on addition to great health benefits and paid time off this full-time position is an hourly position paid Bi-Weekly. Benefits eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start day. BSD Benefits! PAID TIME: Sick Time / Personal Time / Holidays / Vacation As per the Master Agreement.
Equal Opportunity:The Burlington School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
ABOUT BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT Burlington School District (BSD) is the largest, most diverse single-town school district in the state of Vermont. In School Year 2022-2023 (SY23), BSD served nearly 3,300 PreK - Grade 12 students across 12 centralized campuses and additional location ... View more
