Child Nutrition Director (potential openings)

Child Nutrition Director

Geneva County Schools

Job Description

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution, with an academic major in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, food science, community nutrition and marketing, hospitality management, or a related field, OR

2. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution in any academic major and one of the following:

(i) An Alabama recognized certificate from another state.

(ii) The School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) credential from the School Nutrition Association (SNA), OR

3. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution in any academic major and at least five years of experience in the management of school nutrition programs, OR

4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of all management skills and techniques related to the position. Knowledge of finances and accounting and the ability to understand and plan accountable procedures. Ability to communicate and work with a diversity of groups and individuals. Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and policies relating to food services and the Child Nutrition Program. Ability to designate assignments and supervise the delivery of services.

Reports To:

Superintendent

Job Goal:

To organize and administer a food service program to System schools that provides for the nutritional needs of all students, meets all federal, state and System standards, and operates on a self-supporting basis.

Supervises:

Assigned Personnel

Performance Responsibilities:

* (1) Administer all activities necessary for the operation and improvement of the system school food service program.

* (2) Develop and implement financial policies and procedures necessary for proper fiscal control and operation of the food service program.

* (3) Develop and implement a system for collecting, analyzing, comparing, and reporting costs on both an aggregate and unit basis for each program.

* (4) Plan, promote, and organize training programs for personnel at all levels in the food service program.

* (5) Monitor food service operations at each school from both a fiscal as well as program perspective, evaluate the quality of staff performance, and periodically advise the principal of the school of applicable findings.

* (6) Develop and recommend specifications for the initial purchase and replacement of school food service equipment.

* (7) Coordinate the development of kitchen layout and equipment specifications required for new construction with assigned architects and facility planning personnel.

* (8) Recommend policies, procedures, and directions consistent with established plans.

* (9) Interpret the food service program goals and activities to the public.

*(10) Prepare or assist in the preparation of required system, state and federal reports.

*(11) Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.

*(12) Maintain expertise in assigned areas, including laws and rules as well as best practices.

*(13) Coordinate the maintenance of inventories of food, materials, and supplies.

*(14) Facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of staff development activities in assigned areas.

*(15) Attend training sessions, conferences and workshops as assigned or appropriate to keep abreast of current practices, programs, and legal issues.

*(16) Represent the system in a positive and professional manner.

*(17) Supervise assigned personnel, conduct annual performance appraisals and make recommendations for appropriate employment actions.

*(18) Prepare or oversee the preparation of all required reports and maintain all appropriate records.

*(19) Develop annual goals and objectives consistent with and in support of system goals and priorities.

*(20) Assist in implementing the system's goals and strategic commitment.

*(21) Utilize appropriate strategies and problem-solving tools to make decisions regarding planning, utilization of funds, delivering services and evaluation of services provided.

*(22) Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement and take appropriate action.

*(23) Use appropriate styles and methods to motivate, gain commitment and facilitate task accomplishment.

*(24) May be required to work beyond the 40-hour work week.

(25) Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

Physical Requirements:

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the System's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the System.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.