Assistant Director for Child Nutrition (School Year 2026-2027)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist the Director of the Child Nutrition Program in the efficient administration and operation ofthe Child Nutrition Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree required.
Major in Foods and Nutrition Dietetics Food Service Management or Business Administrationrequired.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of menu planning food purchasing and preparation of foods in food service environment
Ability to manage budget and personnel.
Ability to coordinate district function.
Ability to interpret policies procedures and data.
Strong organization communication and interpersonal skills
Three years successful experience in Child Nutrition Operations required.
Capable of working wellwith others

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Food Service Operations
Assist in the directing and managing of the districts Child Nutrition programs.
Assist in the development of menus that meet established nutritional requirements forstudents.
Work cooperatively with campus principals to create lunch schedules and resolve personnelissues.
Establish and direct process of providing free and reduced lunch applications following UnitedStates Department of Agriculture and Texas Department of Agriculture guidelines for mealeligibility and reimbursement of federal funds.
Assist in developing and maintaining written department procedures for all food serviceoperations.
Policy Reports and Law
Comply with federal and state law State Board of Education rule and board policy in foodservice area.
Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documentsrequired.
Prepare necessary data for processing of Child Nutrition payroll.
Budget and Inventory
Assist in the administering of Child Nutrition budget and ensure that programs are costeffective and funds are managed prudently.
Assist in compiling budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
Assist with development of a cost-effective and efficient system of procurement of all foodmeeting federal procurement and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) standards.
Assist in initiating purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations anddistrict policies.
Assist in the approval and forward invoices and purchase orders for Child Nutrition departmentto accounting department.
Assist in the recommendation of disposal of obsolete equipment and replace equipment asnecessary.
Personnel Management
Assist in the planning and direct inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies.
Assist in the preparation review and revise job descriptions in the Child Nutrition department.
Assist in developing training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operation in the Child Nutrition area.
Assist in the evaluation of job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
Assist in the recruitment training and supervision of personnel and make sound recommendations about personnel placement transfer retention and dismissal.
Safety
Assist to ensure that measures are in place and operating to protect food supplies and equipment in school cafeterias lunchrooms and warehouses.
Assist to maintain safety standards that conform to federal state and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.
Other
Attend professional growth activities to keep abreast of innovative techniques for food service operations.
Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
To assist in planning organizing directing and administering a school Child Nutrition program in the area of the Texas Department of Agriculture compliance and finance.
Check monthly commodity report and audit weekly bulletins against inventory.
Ensure the meal service reports are submitted in an accurate and timely manner so reimbursement is not jeopardized.
Responsible for lunchroom equipment service calls and purchase orders.
Assist the Director in the areas of inventory warehouse procedures and of food/supplies to schools.
Oversee all facets of food production in coordination with the Director to ensure correct guidelines are implemented.
Assist the Director in maintaining the local policies required by Texas Department of Agriculture guidelines.
Assist the Director in making recommendations relative to personnel transfer retention and dismissal.
Assist the Director in making visits to all campus kitchens to ensure proper safety sanitation accurate counting and claiming procedures are followed.
Assist the Director in providing training sessions for food services staff pertaining to all areas of the department.
Report any problems or discrepancies in relation to personnel equipment production etc. following campus visits.
Assist the Director in the implementation of all programs relative to the Child Nutrition Department.
Demonstrate the awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community parent student and staff involvement.
Procure special food items and equipment to meet the needs of students in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and/or IDEA.
Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the supervision and evaluation of cafeteria managers and support staff assigned to thearea of Child Nutrition.

EQUIPMENT USED:
Personal computer typewriter printer calculator copier fax and scanner

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Frequentdistrict-wide and occasional statewide travel.


The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef Director of Personnel/Legal Issues ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa Director of Student & Social Services 411 N. 8th Avenue Edinburg TX 78539 .
Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza color origen nacional sexo discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las polï½ticas de no discriminaciï½n Title IX issues: Mark Micallef Director of Personnel/Legal Issues ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa Director of Student & Social Services 411 N. 8th Avenue Edinburg TX 78539 .