Officer of Nutrition and Compliance

Kansas City Public Schools

Officer of Nutrition and Compliance

Salary Range: $85,000 - $133,454

Department: Child Nutrition Services

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Board of Education

Shift Type: Full-time / 12-month

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

The Officer of Nutrition and Compliance champions a student-centered food service program in compliance with DESE regulations, USDA guidelines and district policies. This role may involve inspections, audits, policy updates, training, and serves as the District advocate/representative on critical areas of interest.

What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

• Leadership & Team Management:
  • Effectively lead a multi-discipline administrative team in critical work functions; Budget, Dietitian, IT, Operations, Human Resources, Training, Data Analysis and Reporting.
  • Administer District policy, procedures and staff job assignments as they relate to food service staff.
  • Coordinate and manage the recruitment, selection, onboarding and assignment of
  • Evaluate, monitor and coach performance management of department staff.
  • Administer and approve progressive discipline proceedings, up to and including termination.
  • Develop specifications, strategies and set standards for staff training and professional development.
  • Oversee planning and execution of in-service training activities; evaluates turnover and attrition trends.
  Collaborate with Union Executives; lead department collective bargaining negotiations.
  

• Compliance & Risk Management:
  • Identify and assess potential compliance risks affecting the department and implement strategies to mitigate and resolve persisting concerns.
  • Collaborate and cooperate with district leadership and external agencies to ensure compliance across the organization.
  • Establishes monitoring reports/systems of food establishments, facilities, or programs to ensure compliance.
  • Ensures compliance in food establishments through adequate inspections and analysis.
  • Maintain accurate records of compliance activities, audits, and any relevant documentation.
  • Develop, monitor and implement ongoing internal auditing procedures (e.g., staff onboarding, staff job assignment, program compliance, stakeholder engagement & feedback, etc).
  Proactively forecast risks, barriers and impediments to federal program compliance.
  

• Operations & Financial Management:
  • Prepare and manage multi-million-dollar budget in cooperation with the Finance Department; participate in the allocation of budget to administrative
  • Maximizes meal reimbursements, experience leading free/reduce lunch application process.
  • Develop procedures and supervise activities required to qualify for, to claim, collect, record and control food service
  • Assist architects and professional planners in the development of plans and layouts for food service facilities; participate in the development of specifications for capital improvements and construction of facilities.
  Communicate District school food service needs to federal, state and local policy makers as required; work effectively with State Department of Education and federal
  

• Community, Stakeholder & Public Relations:
  • Effectively manage and generate nutrition partnerships with community stakeholders.
  • Presents to leadership, stakeholders and Board of Directors, as required.
  • Possess strong human relations skills; Board of Directors, Executive Team and media facing role.
  • Engage with stakeholders to foster support and collaboration for department initiatives.

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bring Expertise and Vision:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Business or related field.
  • 3-5 years of prior experience as Director or Auditor of USDA child nutrition programs.
  • Successful experience in management and compliance of operational and financial
  • Hold or be eligible for SNS certification.

In Order to #LevelUp in This Role, You'll Need: (Preferred Qualifications)

Innovative Thinking:

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Foods, Human Resources, Nutrition/Dietetics or related
• Experience in policy and legislative advocacy work in Child Nutrition programs.

Leadership with Impact:

• Experience in food service administration in urban, multi-cultural school district.

• Experience leading large-scale business functions as independent leader.

A Growth Mindset:

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided.

KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9.0% contribution effective 1/1/16 is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Why Join Kansas City Public Schools?

Be a Changemaker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. #LevelUp the Future