POSITION TITLE:         Child Nutrition Director

 

F.L.S.A.                         Exempt Administrative

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred with emphasis in nutrition or dietetics.

• Three years of experience with commercial food preparation preferred.

• Two years of managerial experience preferred.

• Good organization, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Comprehensive knowledge of USDA guidelines, food safety, menu planning, budgeting, and personnel management.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, interpersonal skills and analytical skills.
• Experience with specialized nutrition and management software is preferred.

REPORTS TO:     Superintendent of Schools or designee

 

MAJOR JOB  RESPONSIBILITIES:  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.

 

Reports to the Superintendent of Schools or designee any inappropriate behavior involving students or staff.

 

Days in Contract: 240/8 hours per day

Manage 60 employees

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Serve as a consultant to coordinate the food service program with all educational functions of the school district.

2. Work with Human Resources in the selection, assignment, orientation, and evaluation of performance for all food service personnel.

3. Develop and assign work schedules for food service employees.

4. Provide in-service training for all food service personnel.

5. Conduct regular meetings with all building managers, satellite coordinator, and satellite leads.

6. Effectively communicate with the schools and the community to keep constituents informed of menu selections and upcoming special events in food service.

7. Plan and supervise food service and personnel for district special functions when requested.

8. Review all applications for free and reduced prices lunches and notify of approval or denial. 

9. Operate the food service program in accordance with Federal and State Department guidelines and local Board of Education regulations and policies.

10. Develop and administer accurate accounting procedures to be maintained in each school for local and Federal reports.

11. Establish a fiscal budget for the Food Service Department.

12. Maintain accurate accounting records for all receipts and expenses of the Food Service Department.

13. Order all foods and supplies. 

14. Supervise storage, productions, and serving of food in the individual schools.

15. Maintain a food service inventory.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

Program management and compliance

 

    Administration: Plan, implement, and evaluate the child nutrition program across

    all sites.
    Regulatory compliance: Ensure the program complies with all federal, state, and

    local laws and guidelines, including the National School Lunch and Breakfast

    Programs.
    Standards enforcement: Establish and monitor standards for all food service

    operations, including production, safety, sanitation, procurement, and

    equipment maintenance.
    Reporting: Coordinate the preparation and submission of required records and

    reports for the school district and government agencies.
    Emergency plans: Develop procedures for providing food services during

    emergency situations.

 

    Menu planning and nutrition

 

     Menu development: Plan and analyze cost-effective and nutritious menus that

     meet federal, state, and local guidelines.
     Dietary needs: Work with school staff, parents, and physicians to plan menus

     for children with special dietary needs.
     Research: Stay up-to-date on research and industry trends related to child

     nutrition and food service management.
     Nutrition education: Develop and promote comprehensive nutrition education

     programs.

 

     Financial management

     Budgeting: Prepare and administer the departmental budget, monitoring revenues

     and expenditures.
     Financial accountability: Maintain a system for financial accountability and manage

     fiscal controls.
     Procurement: Oversee the purchasing of food, supplies and equipment, including

     soliciting bids and managing vendor agreements.
     Pricing: Recommend school meal prices based on participation and budget needs.
     Meal applications: Coordinate the advertising, distribution, and approval of free and

     reduced-price meal applications.

 

     Personnel management

 

     Supervision: Directly supervise and manage all child nutrition staff, including

     hiring,training, and performance evaluation.

     Policy implementation: Implement personnel policies and procedures in accordance

     with applicable laws.

     Professional development: Establish standards and opportunities for the

     professional growth of child nutrition staff providing in-service training for all food     

     service personnel.

 

     Communication and outreach

     

     Communication: Act as a liaison with school administrators, staff, students, parents, and

     the public to promote the child nutrition program.

     Community engagement: Cultivate support for the program from stakeholders, including

     the school board and community members.

 

     OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

 

     Speak to students and adult groups concerning health and good nutrition and to provide

     an open channel of communication between the students, faculties, and the Food Service

     Department.

 

     Assist in the planning of kitchen facilities for new school constructions or the remodeling

     of existing buildings within the district.

 

     Provide a Food Service Handbook for all food service personnel to explain in detail the

     policies and procedures of the Food Service Department.

 

     Attend meetings as required by the Assistant Superintendent.

     

     All other duties as assigned

 

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

 
   Must get a food safety certification, such as Serving it Safe in Schools every five years as

   required by USDA.

 

   Must have and maintain at least 12 credited hours of training or more each school year.

   Must pass an initial fingerprint and background clearance check and maintain a valid

   fingerprint clearance card in the classroom.

   May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to

   40 pounds.

 

    Must have a valid driver’s license.

    May be required to work outside regular working hours.

    May be required to travel to perform work functions.

 

DISCLAIMER: Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform Page 3 of 3 each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Sand Springs Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.