Assistant Director of School Nutrition

Job Summary: Assist Director of Child Nutrition Services Program in conformance with Local, State and Federal Regulations and requirements including public health and safety. Assist with menu planning, facilities planning, resource allocation, and organization and implementation of school nutrition programs. Exhibits positive leadership of the district's Child Nutrition Services Program. Responsibilities & Performance Expectations: Be involved in the interview and hiring process for Child Nutrition Services Personnel \ Conduct inspections of each school district facility on a monthly basis Utilizes USDA commodities according to federal guidelines when planning menus Assist with the procurement of food and supplies funded by the Child Nutrition Program budget Ensures compliance with the state and district’s targets for locally sourced food and farm to school initiatives. Ensures all menu items meet the USDA nutrition standards as well at WSESU’s minimum food specifications Assists in the implementation of the money collection and cash handling procedures for the Child Nutrition Program Assists with accurate preparation and timely filing of all reports, records, and documentation required for the Child Nutrition Program Assists with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of school kitchens Assists in training of Child Nutrition personnel in Standardized Recipes, Product Record, Point of Sale Software, and Inventory Control Software Oversees the development of substitute training programs Assists in the processing of the Free and Reduced Application Play a significant leadership role in fostering professional growth and building of staff morale throughout the area of Child Nutrition Services Oversee vending/competitive food sales to ensure compliance with District, State and Federal policies Carry out all other duties as assigned