Child Nutrition Specialist

Jubilee Academies (TX) • San Antonio, TX

83d • $65,000

About The Position

The Child Nutrition Specialist position assists in overseeing that all schools within the Charter Schools (Pre-k-12) are within compliance of federal and state regulations pertaining to the National School Lunch Program, including the creation of menus. This position may also be responsible for handling any special dietary needs of the students within the school district. In addition, assisting in ensuring that the Child Nutrition programs meet regulatory and nutritional requirements for students, promote development of sound nutritional practices and maintain a safe and sanitary environment.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years' work experience in school nutrition or related field is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Foods and Nutrition, Home Economics, Food Service Management or closely related field.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, regulations, policies and best practices in food service management.
• Knowledge of public sector purchasing, food procurement procedures, and inventory systems.
• Knowledge in recipe standardization, development and testing for quality food products.
• Skill in operating MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously and independently.
• Ability to develop and market school menus.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with District staff and the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Dietitian certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost-effective school menus in accordance with USDA requirements and federal and state regulations.
• Work with the Child Nutrition Supervisors to test, evaluate and establish approved standardized recipes.
• Conduct onsite reviews of cafeteria sites to evaluate compliance and provide feedback, guidance and support to correct deficiencies.
• Routinely visit school cafeterias to evaluate products, recipes, and student acceptability of menu items.
• Test and evaluate all food products to be considered for purchase and coordinate student taste tests.
• Issue standardized recipes and coordinate input of data to provide nutrient analysis of menus.
• Attend workshops and continuing education courses to maintain professional credentials.
• Maintain nutrition software database and train department staff on use of Menu Planning software.
• Assist with development and implementation of a cost-effective and efficient system to procure food that meets compliance guidelines.
• Develop training materials and improvement plans for exemplary operation in the food service area.
• Review and process all documentation regarding student special diets and food allergies in a timely manner.
• Provide educational and training assistance for Child Nutrition supervisors, managers, and other campus employees.
• Provide educational support and training resources to students and families to enhance academic success.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage catering requests in collaboration with supervisors and cafeteria staff.

Benefits

• Salaried starting at $65,000.00
• 230 workdays
• Exempt position
• Full-time hours, Monday - Friday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees