CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM MANAGER - (JP #128)

DEFINITION Under the direction of an assigned Administrator or Supervisor, assist in the oversight, management and administration of program innovations for Child Nutrition; manage, evaluate, and coordinate activities in the National School Lunch, School breakfast, Afterschool Snack, and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable/Garden programs; develop, implement and monitor comprehensive nutrition education programs, wellness program and promotions within District schools; educate students and staff on nutrition and healthy eating habits; perform other job-related duties as assigned and/or as required. Knowledge of: • Methods and techniques of overseeing, implementing and managing Food Service Program; including cost accounting techniques and orientation and training methods. • Methods of quantity food preparation, service and storage; including safe and proper temperature of heated foods and portion controls. • Federal and state health and safety regulations as they apply to food preparation and services. • Federal and state regulations governing child nutrition programs such as USDA donated food usage, farm to school, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, National School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs. • Methods and procedures for efficient staff utilization including time and motion studies and work scheduling. • Methods and practices of sanitary food handling and storage. • Methods of proper operation and maintenance of food service equipment. • Techniques of record-keeping, ordering of food and equipment, inventory maintenance and grant applications. Experience: Four years of responsible experience coordinating and directing a comprehensive school District food service program. Extensive relevant knowledge and experience in areas such as institutional food service operations, management, business and nutrition education.

Education: Any one of the following: • Associates degree or higher; OR • 30 semester hours of college coursework including five (5) years’ supervisory experience in a school district food service program; Licenses, Certificates and Conditions of Employment: An approved and accredited food safety certificate is required within the first 60 days of employment and must be renewed every five years; a negative tuberculosis skin test or chest x-ray is required; verification of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License; insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier may be required.