Dir. of Child Nutrition

Position Title: Director of Child Nutrition

Department: Alma School District

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent

Contract: 240 Days

Salaries: https://www.almasd.net Under State-Required Info

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION

Provide leadership in the development and execution of the Alma School District Child Nutrition Program. Coach, enhance, and lead a workforce that plans, directs and delivers quality meals to the student body. Provide leadership and management of department resources, including financial and human resources.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Facilitate development, implementation and monitoring of Child Nutrition Program and comply with all state and USDA regulations
• Manages the budget by increasing revenue and controlling costs, reviewing financial statements and tracking operating expenses
• Maintains kitchen and storage facilities to meet/exceed sanitary conditions; monitors internal quality assurance and food safety audit process
• Establishes a safe work environment for employees by facilitating safety audits and inspections, conducting safety-related training, and maintaining on-going communications with employees
• Facilitate design and implementation of decisions, policies, procedures and systems that comply with federal, state, local regulations
• Foster effective external and internal communication
• Assists in nutrition education initiatives and coordinates activities of the district wellness committee
• Coordinate the effective utilization of department staff
• Supervise the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic and continuous improvement plans for the program
• Direct the effective allocation and use of department physical and material resources
• Facilitate identification, testing, implementation, and evaluation of new technology and food and beverage trends
• Facilitate development of equipment priority schedules and submittal of purchase requests
• Facilitate development of technical specification and requisitions for purchase of capital equipment, small equipment, food and expendable items
• Coordinate, facilitate and/or serve on a variety of committees
• Oversee staff employees, monitors daily to ensure sites are staffed for food prep and service
• Plan, organize, and implement programs for professional growth and development
• Interviewing, hiring, assigning, training, coaching, evaluating, disciplining, dismissing, transferring, promoting, and developing staff members as appropriate
• Follow procurement and bidding processes as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Basic accounting and computer skills
• Advanced skills in personnel management, budget development, conflict resolution, organizational and planning, report writing, information analysis, strategic planning, marketing, nutrient analysis
• Provide reports to the Superintendent as needed and requested
• Ability to organize, assign, direct and inspect work of subordinates and exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
• Possess ability to speak before large and small groups and organizations
• Familiar with electronic point of sale software systems
• Knowledge of operation and specifications of commercial kitchen equipment
• Continuous improvement tools

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major in specific areas

OR

• Bachelors degree in any academic major, AND a State-recognized certificate for school nutrition directors

OR

• Same qualifications AND at least five years of experience in management of school nutrition programs
• Specific majors/areas of concentration: food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an area that is adequately lighted and ventilated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Specific physical characteristics and abilities are required to perform the work, such as above-average agility and dexterity; and long periods of walking, standing, bending or carrying moderately heavy items.

Alma School District assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position.