Menu Planner/Dietitian - Nutrition

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Primary Purpose:

To ensure that USDA regulations, AISD policies & procedures are upheld & employees work together in a cooperative spirit to best serve the interest of the students & district.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• BS in Nutrition, Institutional Food Management and/or Management
• Valid Texas driver’s license with safe driving record
• State of Texas or ANSI accredited Food Service Manager’s Certification required
• Registered Dietician

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in effective communication (written and spoken)
• Strong technology literacy skills
• Strong organization, time management, supervisory and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of food production and food service
• Able to implement policy and procedures

Experience:

• Three (3) years’ experience in food service management
• Experience in quality control, high volume, multi-unit institutional school food service preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Food Service Operations

• Create menus for breakfast, lunch, & afterschool meals in compliance with all dietary guidelines from USDA/TDA.
• Review and respond to all meal modification requests, communication with parents and nurses on meal modifications. Create special diet menus.
• Provide carbohydrate counts to nurses as needed.
• Order and manage unprocessed and processed commodities efficiently.
• Routinely, update database with any nutrition facts labels changes in meal planning software.
• Annually train staff on menus and special diet procedures.
• Conduct routine taste tastings and analyze data. Update all electronic menus including website, cafeteria monitors, and in School Café.
• Communication menu changes with bookkeeper and vendors.
• Marketing of Child Nutrition Program on social media and website.
• Provide specifications for requests for proposals (RFP).
• Participate in all SHAC meetings and work with Wellness Supervisor to provide Nutrition Education to students.
• Communicate to Assistant Director: concerns and corrective action plans related to personnel, food safety, sanitation, and financial including safekeeping of assets.
• May supervise Summer School Programs, catering, special diets and screen/interview applicants for coming school year.
• Monitor/adjust all entities related to financial management. Ensure that managers meet yearly P&L expectations.
• Ensure district procedures for computer use and POS accountability are being followed; up-to-date customer prices, correct change being given, and safety of revenue generated.
• Promote awareness of and participation in special programs and promotions (e.g., theme days).
• Evaluate kitchen equipment and layout; recommends needed changes for best practice.
• Available after regular duty hours to attend meetings, coordinate/cater school functions, for emergencies and to audit meal programs.
• Check and verify schools’ fixed asset lists are current with District’s records – annually.
• Work in various schools as needed.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Follow and enforce all USDA/TDA, Health Department, Nutrition Department and District policies and procedures.
• Recommend new operational procedures as appropriate.
• Maintain assigned vehicle and report needed maintenance.

Personnel Management

• Supervise total operation of assigned schools, including but not limited to – USDA regulations, staffing/training, food safety/quality, staff/student/parent relations, and financial management.
• Supervise, evaluate & recommend corrective action for managers.
• Hold managers accountable for policies & procedures described in employee handbook. If employee fails to follow P&P, teach and/or conference to ensure expectations are understood.    
• If deficiencies continue, formal documentation to be done within one day of occurrence. Recommends proper punitive action, if needed.

Safety

• Inspect facilities for compliance with HACCP/USDA/City/County Health Department regulations, standards for sanitation, safety, storage, preparation and service.
• Mentally alert and avoid situations that could harm others in a potentially dangerous environment.

Other

• Must obtain minimum required annual Professional Standard training hours, per USDA regulations.
• Must attend required training, in-service and work-related activities.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise total operation of assigned schools.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Professional Supervisor Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; district vehicle; and large and small kitchen equipment

Posture: Standing, sitting; bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, walking, reaching, wrist turning, grasping and finger manipulating.

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds), if over 20 pounds must use cart and ask for assistance

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures (-10o to 130o F); and may work in various weather conditions

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting.  By applying for this position you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.

Pay Grade P03

200 Days

Salary Range Min-$58,186 Mid-$69,484 Max-$80,782 (Based on previous experience)

2024-2025 Salary Schedule

Salary is based on 200 days. If working less than 200 days, the salary will be less

(Internal employees must use the internal link to logn & apply.)

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Salary : $58,186 - $80,782