Director of School Nutrition Services

Director of School Nutrition Services

This position is a 220 day contract per year. Salary is based on experience.

Job Description

I. Summary:

The Director of Nutrition Services will provide leadership and direction for all aspects of food services and nutritional education within the school district. He/She will work cooperatively with the nutritional department, building principals, and wellness committee.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Plan and provide quality meals that are in accordance with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

B. Plan and supervise the preparation and serving of regular food service meals and any special meals required for district-sponsored events.

C. Standardize the size of portions served and ensure they meet government requirements.

D. Utilize government commodities efficiently and effectively.

E. Inspect school meal facilities and operations to ensure that cleanliness, health, and safety

standards are being maintained in accordance with local regulatory agencies.

F. Interview, screen, and recommend the appointment of all food service personnel.

G. Administer personnel policies and evaluate all food service personnel in accordance with

Board policy.

H. Assist the Board in developing policies regarding student nutrition and services.

I. Prepare and administer the department's budget.

J. Review and evaluate all requests and recommendations for the purchase of new and

replacement equipment.

K. Purchase and maintain an inventory of all foods, supplies, and equipment.

L. Set prices for a la carte items.

M. Consult with school officials and architects on plans and specifications for new or

renovated food preparation centers.

N. Check all bills and purchase orders for accuracy before presenting them to the Accounts

Manager for payment.

O. Apply for government commodities for the school district cafeteria use and direct its

distribution and transfer.

P. Prepare bid specifications and conditions for appropriate items.

Q. Inform the public through the newsletter and the district website of student menus.

R. Assist principals and teachers in developing nutrition education and wellness policies.

S. Keep patrons and the public informed of the health and educational benefits of student

participation in the school food service program.

T. Perform other duties as the Business Manager, Superintendent, or School Board may

determine.

U. Process Free and Reduced Applications.

V. Submit monthly claims and DPI Reports.

W. Monitor and comply with food recalls.

X. As a representative of the school district, he/she is expected to deal with the public in a

courteous and professional manner.

Y. Be knowledgeable and follow all district policies.

Z. Any duties as assigned.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct supervisor to all Cooks and Cook Managers.

IV. Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill , and/or ability required.

A. Education and/or Experience

A four-year degree in the area of nutrition or a minimum of an associate's degree per USDA professional standards and guidelines is preferred.

C. Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to take meeting notes, draft and edit reports, and complete business correspondence. Ability to effectively respond to requests and questions from groups of staff, school board members, and the general public. Ability to make oral presentations to groups of staff, students, parents, and/or community members.

D. Mathematical Skills:

Ability to read charts, graphs, and compute sums.

E. Reasoning Ability:

1. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

2. Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in dealing with several abstracts

and concrete variables.

3. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality within and outside the

school and work collegially with all staff members.

F. Technology Skills:

1. Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate technology to process, store, and retrieve data required for the position.

2. Demonstrate appropriate software skill levels for word processing, spreadsheet development, constructing and presenting visual presentations, and telecommunications

skills.

G. Physical Demands:

1. The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

H. Work Environment:

1. The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

2. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud, depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.

The information in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual currently holding this position performs additional duties, and additional duties may be assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Melrose, WI 54642 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Melrose, WI 54642: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000 - $100,000