Director of Child Nutrition

Decatur Independent School District•Decatur, TX

About The Position

Primary Purpose Plan, develop, and promote new and vibrant standard menus; ensure high quality of food served and oversee the development of effective marketing campaigns to advertise menu offerings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Food Service Management, Nutrition or related field
School Nutrition Specialist
Clear and valid Texas driver’s license
Demonstrated knowledge of the technology used to capture and analyze data
Demonstrated ability to analyze productivity measures to evaluate customer service satisfaction and adjust standard menu offerings accordingly
Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of the food service industry
Demonstrate knowledge of nutrition, menu planning, nutrient analysis, and food based menus
Demonstrated ability to function effectively with all levels of management throughout the district
Demonstrated outstanding coaching and nurturing skills in leading a large, diverse organization
Demonstrated understanding of governmental requirements and ability to ensure department personnel understand their roles in complying with government regulations
Demonstrated ability to emphasize the importance of customer service to department personnel
Demonstrated organizational, communication, management and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position
Three years experience in institutional food service operations

Responsibilities

Direct and manage district’s child nutrition programs.
Develop menus meeting established nutritional requirements for students.
Work cooperatively with campus principals to create lunch schedules and resolve personnel issues.
Establish and direct process of providing free and reduced lunch applications following United States Department of Agriculture and Texas Education Agency guidelines for meal eligibility and reimbursement of federal funds.
Develop and maintain written procedures for all food service operations.
Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
Work cooperatively to develop and implement a cost-effective and efficient food procurement and inventory system meeting both federal and Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards.
Assist with the evaluation of formal bids and make recommendations for the awarding of contracts for school board approval.
Approve and forward invoices and purchase orders for food service department to accounting department.
Develop and implement inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies and recommend replacement and disposal of obsolete equipment as necessary.
Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Ensure employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process food service payroll is delivered in a timely manner.
Complete minimum annual continuing education requirements.
Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for food service department positions.
Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operation in the food service area.
Ensure measures are in place and operating to protect food, supplies, and equipment in school cafeterias, lunchrooms, and warehouses.
Maintain safety standards conforming with federal, state, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.
Organize and conduct training programs to promote safe food handling and a safe work environment.
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of campus cafeteria managers, supervisors, and support staff assigned to the child nutrition department