Supervisor, School Nutrition Menus and Wellness
Category:
School Nutrition
Job Function:
Supervisor/Manager
Department:
SN-Coordinator (Menus & 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 dietitian
Must 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
Posting ID:
32095
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta