Nutrition/Wellness

1. Assist with planning and organizing activities related to menu planning, food procurement, product testing, product holds and/or recalls, and utilization of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) commodities.
2. Plan menus that meet USDA meal pattern and nutritional requirements within established budgetary constraints.
3. Develop and maintain production records that meet USDA regulations, test recipes for quality and yield, and monitor food usage to assure adequate supply.
4. Coordinate Student Wellness meetings and ensure the program is up to date with local student wellness policy.
5. Conduct student taste tests, design customer questionnaires, and provide quality assurance by monitoring food items for taste, smell, and appearance.
6. Plan menus and monitor compliance with nutritional standards for Early Childhood Programs and Afterschool Meals Program.
7. Provide nutrition education upon request; and design handouts, presentations, display boards, etc., to further educate students and staff regarding nutrition.
8. Assist in preparing audit materials as they relate to nutritional content and menu planning.
9. Serve as a district representative at emergency shelters as determined by the Superintendent and provide leadership to ensure a secure work environment during an emergency or crisis situation.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Finance

1. Assist with planning and organizing activities related to all aspects of food service accounting.
2. Process monthly bank reconciliations for all cafeteria accounts and on-line prepayment programs, communicate with current bank regarding deposit issues, and manage out-of-balance inquiries.
3. Update journal entries and assist with monthly reconciliation of USDA Foods, purchased food and non-food items.
4. Update financial management policies and procedures for both schools and district office, and train and assist all FNS personnel with financial management policies and procedures.
5. Track, monitor, and evaluate monthly revenues and expenditures, review against budget, process p-card statements, process vendor invoices, initiate budget transfers, and maintain budget reports.
6. Process student refund requests for cafeterias; prepare journal entries, including cafeteria special functions, internal transfers for grant, and reclassification of all relevant entries.
7. Assist with verifying meal counts and entering monthly meal/supper claims.
8. Process and review Free & Reduced Meal applications and identify directly certified students.
9. Serve as a district representative at emergency shelters as determined by the Superintendent and provide leadership to ensure a secure work environment during an emergency or crisis situation.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Team Development

1. Assist with planning and organizing activities related to the hiring and professional development of all school FNS personnel.
2. Assess FNS department and school-based employee training needs and develop training programs and curriculum to meet identified needs utilizing appropriate adult learning principles in the design and delivery of training programs.
3. Develop, organize and facilitate the FNS Management Internship program and leadership development programs for FNS personnel.
4. Assess FNS school staffing needs and assist in the development of recruitment and hiring procedures.
5. Coordinate screening of applicants to provide hiring managers with qualified candidates for FNS positions.
6. Monitor in-service supplemental pay for all FNS personnel.
7. Provide customer service to employees and applicants, providing information and responding to inquiries regarding employment, certification, compensation, benefits, and other personnel related questions.
8. Assist with budgeting for training and team development.
9. Serve as a district representative at emergency shelters as determined by the Superintendent and provide leadership to ensure a secure work environment during an emergency or crisis situation.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Quality Assurance

1. Assist with establishing policies and procedures to ensure food is prepared and served in a sanitary and safe manner.
2. Develop and conduct FNS school site reviews to determine efficiency of operation, financial status, and adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations.
3. Monitor and update the department’s HACCP-based food safety and sanitation program that meets federal, state, and local regulations.
4. Develop food quality standards to assist staff in evaluating menu items prior to service and establish and communicate quality customer service standards to staff.
5. Develop procedures for measuring and evaluating delivery systems, appearance and efficiency of serving area and serving techniques.
6. Conduct site reviews to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations established by federal, state, and local agencies.
7. Ensure all food safety inspection deficiencies are addressed competently and in a timely manner.
8. Assist with onboarding and training employees as needed.
9. Serve as point of contact for chemical and temperature software contracts.
10. Serve as a district representative at emergency shelters as determined by the Superintendent and provide leadership to ensure a secure work environment during an emergency or crisis situation.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Culinary Operations

1. Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of FNS Production Assistants.
2. Develop training plans and curriculum for FNS Production Assistants.
3. Develop and lead the FNS Production Assistant Apprenticeship Program.
4. Collaborate with the nutrition team on cooking methods and recipe development.
5. Collaborate with the Equipment and Facilities Coordinator regarding the use and training of equipment.
6. Serve as a district representative at emergency shelters as determined by the Superintendent and provide leadership to ensure a secure work environment during an emergency or crisis situation.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge related to nutrition/wellness, finance, team development, quality assurance, and/or culinary operations
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and facilitate groups to consensus
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, orally and in writing, including electronic media
• Excellent time management skills and ability to organize, prioritize, and manage work assignments in an efficient manner and within established timeframes
• Operating knowledge of computer programs, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and web-based technologies and platforms
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders
• All hires must submit to and pass an initial drug test and subsequent random drug tests in accordance with District requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited institution in the field of Food and Nutrition, or related field
• Three years’ experience in school food service management, finance, professional development, food service operations, or related experience
• OR
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of Food and Nutrition, Institutional Food Management, Business, or related field
• Five years’ experience in school food service management, finance, professional development, food service operations, or related experience
• Experience with K-12 school food service in a large school district
• Knowledge of laws and regulations related to USDA Child Nutrition and K-12 school food service
• School Food Nutrition Specialist credentialed with the School Nutrition Association
• School Nutrition Association active membership
• Experience programming and maintaining database systems, Microsoft Office software, publication design, editing, and copyright law knowledge (for Team Development)
• Experience training, developing, and forecasting professional development programs (for Team Development)
• Knowledge of School Nutrition Association certification policies and procedures (for Team Development)
• Registered Dietitian credentialed with the Commission of Dietetic Registration (for Nutrition/Wellness)
• Experience with food procurement and processing of USDA Foods (for Nutrition/Wellness)
• Experience with budget management, bank reconciliation, USDA Foods reconciliation, inventory management, and financial reporting (for Finance)
• Experience with commercial foodservice equipment and commercial kitchen design, including Computer Assisted Design (CAD) (for Culinary Operations)