SY 25-06 Director of School Nutrition

Director of School Nutrition- 240 Day postion

Job Goal: The school nutrition director's primary job goal is to effectively manage and oversee the school district's nutrition program, ensuring all students have access to nutritious, appealing meals that meet federal and state guidelines while maintaining a safe and efficient food service operation, promoting healthy eating habits, and collaborating with school staff and the community to support student wellness; this includes planning menus, supervising staff, maintaining food safety standards, and educating students about healthy food choices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• Must hold a Georgia Clear Renewable School Nutrition certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GPSC) (Master’s Degree or higher) or be issued an Induction Certificate (Bachelor’s Degree or higher) and convert to a Clear Renewable certificate (Master’s Degree or higher) within 3 years.

• 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.

• Communicate with parents, teachers, and community members about the importance of school meals and wellness initiatives.

• 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.

• Conduct regular inspections and audits to meet food safety regulations.

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

• Establishes appropriate meal price structure.

• Develop and manage the school nutrition program budget to ensure financial sustainability.Oversee procurement, including bidding and purchasing food, supplies, and equipment in compliance with district policies.

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

• Monitor food costs, labor expenses, and revenue to optimize efficiency.

• 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.

• Develop and manage the school nutrition program budget to ensure financial sustainability.Oversee procurement, including bidding and purchasing food, supplies, and equipment in compliance with district policies.

• Monitor food costs, labor expenses, and revenue to optimize efficiency.

• 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.

• Prepare and submit required reports, audits, and claims for reimbursement.

• 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.

• Ensure all school meal programs comply with USDA, state, and local regulations , including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP).

• Knowledgeable of Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) 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.
  

Physical Requirements:

Able to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities including:

Light Work: Exerting 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects.

Terms of Employment:

Salary shall be paid consistent on the System’s approved salary schedule. Length of work year and hours of employment shall be established by the system.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the supervisor in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluations.

Reports to: Chief Operation Officer

LIBERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, CREED, AGE,

NATIONAL ORIGIN, MARITAL STATUS OR ANY DISABILITY AS DEFINED BY THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER