Supervisor, School Nutrition Menus and Wellness

Summary

Plans School Nutrition Program menus for a large school district; Completes a nutrient analysis of all menus and recipes; Plans and coordinates a wellness program to be implemented at all elementary, middle and high schools; Assists with product selection and bid development for foods to be used in the School Nutrition Program

Essential Duties

• Develops and monitors breakfast, lunch, snack, and non-reimbursable menus
• Completes nutrition analysis of all menus to document compliance with USDA School Meals Initiative Regulations
• Develops, tests, and standardizes recipes to include recipe adjustments, commodity usage, and recipe evaluations
• Develops bid specifications for food and supplies
• Writes proposals for nutrition education grants
• Generates wellness communications for online and printed materials Identifies nutrition resources to enhance menu planning and nutrition education
• Evaluates menus and non-reimbursable food items base cost versus nutrient contribution Identifies and locates new products for school meals
• Assumes responsibility for USDA commodity ordering, allocating to schools, net off invoice items and processing
• Develops inventory management tools and training for purchased and commodity foods
• Updates production record training as needed for regulatory compliance
• Maintains food item, inventory, recipe and menu data bases
• Develops monthly menu calendars and posts to website
• Maintains all data bases and processes related to food production and meal service
• Implements Wellness Policy including evaluation with schools, staff and departments
• Serves as liaison to local wellness groups and provides training for school activities to promote wellness
• Functions as an Area Supervisor for schools as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in In a related field with the ability to earn Masters Degree within time period mandated by State

Certification/Licensure

Must be a registered dietitianMust hold or be eligible for Clear Renewable Certificate or Non-Renewable Professional Certificate for School Nutrition Director as defined by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC)

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in food service operations or a public school setting and 3 additional years of related food service experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of food service standards including menu planning, food preparation, portion control, serving procedures, and sanitation practices
• Knowledge of purchasing and financial management procedures
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local school food and nutrition policies and procedures
• Ability to supervise and work effectively with departmental personnel
• Good decision-making and problem solving skills
• Proficiency with computer, data entry and related applications
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills

Working Conditions

• Office and school environment

Physical Demands

• Sitting at desk or table
• Standing in a school kitchen
• Ability to perform food preparation and meal service tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds