Analysis Skills, Cafeteria, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Customer Service Evaluation, Customer Support/Service, Dietetics, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Food Delivery, Food Production, Food Safety, Food Science, Food Services, Insurance Regulations, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Menu Development, Menu Management, Nutrition, Organizational Skills, People Management, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Safety Standards, Schedule Development, Staff Development, State Laws and Regulations, Student Housing, Time Management, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Waitressing
Dept./School: Child Nutrition
Reports to: Director of Child Nutrition
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: Admin/Prof - 3
Minimum Salary: $77,335
Duty Days: 230 days
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Promotes participation in Denton ISD Child Nutrition Programs, assists in promoting health and nutrition through nutrition education, and plans and implements menus in accordance with USDA/TDA guidelines for all school campuses.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or Institutional Management required.
- Registered Dietitian required.
- Minimum 3 years' management experience in USDA Child Nutrition
programs preferred.
- Current Serv Safe Food Protection Manager Certification or approved alternative.
- SNS certification preferred.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Food Service Operations
- Plans, organizes, directs, and manages district's cafeteria and food service programs.
- Develops menus that meet established nutritional requirements for students.
- Coordinates with and oversees the District Chef to ensure recipes and menu items meet student desires and nutritional guidelines.
- Performs nutrient and menu analysis and manages digital software.
- Reviews food production and serving methods to ensure they meet the planned menu, follow recipes, maintain department procedures, and meet the timely delivery of food to the students and staff.
- Analyzes productivity measures to evaluate customer service satisfaction
- Works cooperatively with campus administration to create meal schedules and processes.
- Coordinates, develops, and directs special diet modifications and menus that meet federal guidelines to accommodate students with special dietary needs.
- Participates on the District Student Health Advisory Committee and assists with implementation of District Wellness Policy.
- Develops and maintains written department procedures for all food service operations.
- Assists with development of a cost-effective and efficient system of procurement of all food meeting federal procurement and Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards.
- Assists with oversight of HAACP and Food Safety protocols.
Personnel Management
- Plans and directs inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies.
- Assists with development of, reviews, and revises job descriptions in food service department.
- Develops training opportunities and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operation in the food service area.
- Evaluates job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
- Recruits, trains, and supervises personnel and makes sound recommendations regarding personnel placement,transfer, retention, and dismissal.
- Maintains safety standards that confirm with federal, state, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.
Communication
- Frequent electronic and verbal communication with food distributor and food representatives to ensure procurement and delivery of food and items needed.
- Utilizes Denton ISD Child Nutrition's social media platforms to disseminate promotions, Child Nutrition educational initiatives, and menu updates.
- Assists and supports the efforts of all Child Nutrition staff with a positive attitude.
- Encourages positive morale among staff and promotes team effort within each school and within the department.
Professional Growth and Development
- Remain current with local, state, and federal policies
- Attend workshops/seminars as assigned to maintain and exceed current knowledge and met continuing education requirements.
- Participate in staff development for the Child Nutrition Department.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interprets policy, procedures, and data; coordinates district functions; maintains confidentiality in all manners; effectively prioritizes job duties; maintains emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Subject to temperature extremes. Occasional liftingup to 50 pounds. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions. Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Numerous phone calls. Subject to frequent interactions and deadlines.
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Denton Independent School District