Director of Nutrition Services

Job Description: Director of Nutrition Services OVERVIEW: The Director of School Nutrition Services is responsible for managing the school nutrition programs for the school corporation. Management responsibilities include personnel (including hiring and dismissal), assignment, supervision, and managing the departments financial systems and record-keeping.

Additionally, the Director is responsible to supervise menu preparation, bidding and purchasing of food products and equipment, maintaining accurate records and preparing reports. Oversees and ensures the corporation is meeting all federal meal program regulations and serves as liaison with the Indiana Department of Education/Office of School and Community Nutrition.

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Educational Requirements : Bachelor's degree in food and nutrition or a closely related field. Skills and Knowledge : Experienced in food preparation, menu planning, food purchasing, managing personnel, strategic planning and implementation, financial management, technology application and implementation, nutrition standards, special dietary needs, record-keeping and reporting.

Proficient and highly skilled in Google Suite Experience : A minimum of three years of school nutrition management experience Other : Maintains positive relationships with students, teachers, administrators, parents, patrons, and vendors. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees the interviewing, screening and recommended employment of all cafeteria personnel.

Standardizes and administers personnel policies and evaluate cafeteria managers Manages all contracts for the school corporation's group purchasing and vendor bid processes for all items which require bid by law or Board policy. Maintains inventory tracking system of all food supplies, other supplies and equipment. Oversees and attests to the accuracy of all school nutrition record keeping including bills, purchase orders, and payroll for cafeteria personnel.

Performs all claims reimbursement for school nutrition function. Recommends and implements fair pay practices for all school nutrition personnel. Oversees all technology solutions that pertain to school nutrition including menu planning, account activity and payroll Standardizes cafeteria accounting procedures and works with Treasurer and Business Manager to ensure accurate and complete bookkeeping.

Submits applications for federal/state subsidy programs. Reviews and evaluates all requests and recommendations for purchase of new and replacement equipment. Provides direction when school renovation of school kitchen and cafeteria space is undertaken. Oversees the activities of direct reports, including Program Support Assistant, Assistant Director, and Cafeteria Managers.

Inspects facilities and operations to ensure standards of diet, cleanliness, health and safety are maintained. Standardizes pricing structure for meals, ala carte and size of portions served. Keeps patrons and the public informed of the menus and services offered by the school nutrition program and of the health and educational benefits gained by children through participation in the program Performs other school nutrition related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Must be physically capable of performing all duties of role.