Assistant Director Support Services (226 Days)

Assist in directing the operation strategic planning and execution of all activities for the Food & Child Nutrition Services in the areas of procurement food production staff development technology menu planning and nutrition initiatives.

• Assist the Director of Support Services in leading the Support Services teams department and district goals as required. Assist with the development implementation and analysis of strategic plan systems and processes of work in department and recommend improvements and updates in all areas

• Assist in developing goals and objectives for teams and individuals that ensure accountability in any areas as directed by the Director of Support Services

• Assist support services teams with process improvement projects and team goals and recommend new solutions as needed for support services teams

• Responsible for providing compliance documentation as needed for the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDS) Administrative Review as requested

• Monitor assess and provide input on budgetary matters

• Routinely visit district cafeterias and schools to evaluate the quality of food and customer service

• Stay up-to-date on Federal and State Regulations school board policy other legal and administrative regulations related to all areas of program management

• Oversee the acquisition installation implementation and maintenance of technology software and hardware for all Dallas ISD cafeterias and Food Services office

• Oversee the collection and analysis of data related to areas of oversight provide supervision to technology projects for the department

• Oversee coordination of bid renewals to the district procurement for food paper supplies and equipment for the department. Assist with the development of bid specifications and estimated usages

• Oversee menu compliance with local state and nutrition guidelines

• Oversee marketing initiatives. Act as department spokesperson on occasion. Oversee department events that involve health and wellness promotions

• Supervise the work activities of assigned staff including interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

• Supervise training initiatives. Assist in developing high quality training for all staff and others as applicable

• Occasionally required to lift or exert force of up to 25 lbs

• Occasionally required to work prolonged and irregular hours

• Bachelors Degree required or Masters Degree preferred from accredited university in Business Institutional Management Food Service or Nutrition

• Five years of direct experience in food and nutrition

• RDN LD and or SNS preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal and State policies procedures and regulations regarding Child Nutrition Programs

• Demonstrated skills in personnel management strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while balancing numerous job tasks and functions

• Demonstrated ability to provide positive customer service to all stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral or scheduled form

• Demonstrated ability to produce favorable results while maintaining positive relationships

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse groups of the community and district personnel