SY 25-06 Director of School Nutrition

 Job is Open until Filled

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A minimum of three years experience in Central Office level school nutrition administration.

• Must meet Georgia Certification in the field of School Nutrition and or be eligible for a Privisional certificate.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prompt and regular attendance.

• Coordinates and encourages student involvement in the school nutrition program in each school.

• Informs the public of monthly menus and services offered by the school nutrition program and of the health and educational benefits gained by participation.

• Assists in instructional units of classroom work pertaining to nutrition and the school nutrition program.

• Visits cafeterias regularly, assuring that high standards of diet, health, safety, and cleanliness are maintained and recommends possible improvements in operation.

• Coordinates menu planning and preparation and serving of school and special meals to insure nutritional adequacy.

• Establishes appropriate meal price structure.

• Sets specification and conditions for required bid items and reviews and evaluates bids for specification compliance.

• Applies for and distributes government commodities for utilization within the school nutrition program.  Ensures compliance of any other applicable grants.

• Distributes all state directives and ensures proper procedures are followed.

• Reviews all government reimbursements.

• Maintains inventory of all supplies, equipment, and consolidated food inventories.

• Makes application of federal subsidies.

• Establishes school nutrition meal accounting procedures.

• Reviews and evaluates requests and recommendations to purchase and/or replace equipment.

• Consults with contractors, developers, school officials and architects on specifications for new and renovated cafeterias.

• Prepares and administers departmental budget.

• Verifies payment of all bills.

• Reviews sick leave documentation for correctness and accountability.

• Responds to parent inquiries regarding the school nutrition program.

• Coordinates maintenance of school nutrition equipment and facilities.

• Conducts appropriate meetings with school nutrition managers.

• Coordinates all required training for school nutrition employees.

• Evaluates School Nutrition Managers.

• Attends appropriate staff development programs and meetings.

• Audits lunch application process for compliance with federal and state directives and requirements.

• Knowledgeable of Provision 2 and Breakfast in the Classroom policies and procedures.

• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or Superintendent of Schools.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Salary based on the approved Liberty County Board of Education Salary Schedule.

Reports to:  Chief Operations Officer