What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Specialist (2024/2025) position at Colonial School District - Delaware?
- Bachelor of Science in food service management or nutrition and dietetics, Registered Dietitian or RD eligible required.
- Three (3) years of experience in dietetics and/or food service management position desirable.
- ServSafe certified or willingness to obtain certification.
- Must have knowledge of or willingness to learn requirements of USDA Child Nutrition Program.
- Knowledgeable in applying dietary restrictions for students requiring special diets, including but not limited to, those with food allergies, diabetes, chronic heart, liver or kidney disease, celiac disease, mechanical problems and swallowing problems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, administration and community members, to deal with unexpected stressful situations and to remain calm in emergencies.
- Excellent verbal, written, editing, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to perform position duties independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to assume additional responsibilities and be flexible with work schedule.
- Possess cooperative attitude and ability to work collaboratively with students, building- level personnel, district administrators and co-workers.
- Willingness to complete professional development/continuing education, as applicable for job proficiency and to maintain professional certifications.
- Proficient in Technology: Microsoft Office Applications, Google Drive, Point of Sale and Menu Analysis software.
- Possesses a valid driver's license, vehicle for transportation and the physical ability to perform’ the position responsibilities.
- Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on Child Abuse Registry.
- Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
- Develops age-appropriate monthly menus for all student feeding programs and special allergy menus which meet USDA regulation and complete menu analysis.
- Manages all student food allergies and dietary requests, including meeting with building level nurses, speech pathologists, parents, students and nutrition services staff as needed regarding student dietary restrictions.
- Prepares a comprehensive carbohydrate report for school nurses.
- Responsible for updating and maintaining allergen information in software programs and other appropriate files as required.
- Reviews all ingredients on food labels to ensure students are provided safe foods that meet his/her special dietary needs.
- Trains nutrition services staff on proper protocol for preparing and serving special diets to students with food allergies/diet restrictions.
- Evaluates the quality of new and currently utilized products to determine acceptability for allergy students
- Collects and maintains food labels of all products purchased in an organized manner as per USDA regulations
- Responsible for maintenance of staff portion manual and other menu tools to ensure meals served align with USDA regulations
- Updates healthy snack guidance for schools and parents.
- Responsible for development of and standardization of all recipes. Maintains up-to-date recipe file in district software program.
- Assists operations specialist in coordinating USDA commodity orders and monitors allocations and inventory to maximize usage of district allocated USDA commodities.
- Maintains and updates the Nutrition Services website as needed.
- Reviews and creates menu cost analysis. Monitors and updates food cost in inventory software with other specialists.
- Coordinates Farm to School and school garden activities with other office specialists and school managers.
- Develops nutrition education materials with instruction staff, as requested or needed.
- Nutrition Specialist_2024
JobID: 2873
Position Type:
Nutrition Services/Specialist
Nutrition Services/Specialist
Date Posted:
1/24/2025
1/24/2025
Location:
Administrative Building
Administrative Building
Date Available:
As soon as possible
As soon as possible
Closing Date:
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
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Position: Nutrition Specialist
Location: Nutrition Services - Administration Building
State Date: As soon as possible
Reports to: Supervisor of Nutrition Services
Compensation: Colonial Specialist Salary Scale
Specialist A would be considered based upon credentials
Work Year: 12 months
POSITION GOAL:
Coordinating all district menu, special dietary requests, wellness policy updates and providing Nutrition education and staff training as needed. Assisting the School Nutrition Supervisor, in the leadership, management and fiscal responsibility of all USDA child nutrition programs including: Breakfast, Lunch, CACFP-Afterschool Supper, Afterschool Snack, FFVP-Fresh Fruit Fresh Vegetable Program and Summer Feeding Program following all USDA regulations and regulatory guidelines. This position will have supervisory responsibility, including but not limited to, the direct responsibility for making operational decisions as well as direct communication with the nutrition services staff, school and district leadership and parents/stakeholders.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Coordinating all district menu, special dietary requests, wellness policy updates and providing Nutrition education and staff training as needed. Assisting the School Nutrition Supervisor, in the leadership, management and fiscal responsibility of all USDA child nutrition programs including: Breakfast, Lunch, CACFP-Afterschool Supper, Afterschool Snack, FFVP-Fresh Fruit Fresh Vegetable Program and Summer Feeding Program following all USDA regulations and regulatory guidelines. This position will have supervisory responsibility, including but not limited to, the direct responsibility for making operational decisions as well as direct communication with the nutrition services staff, school and district leadership and parents/stakeholders.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. This job inquires repetitive stooping, twisting and bending. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application via Frontline - AppliTrack at http://applitrack.com/colonial/onlineapp no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above. A resume is required and two letters of recommendation.
The Colonial School District shall not discriminate in its employment practices or its educational programs and activities of students on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic. Persons having inquiries regarding Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Delaware Employment Discrimination laws or American with Disabilities Act (ADA) may contact the Human Resources Division at (302)323-2712
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