Assistant Director of School Nutrition ServicesReports To: Director of School Nutrition ServicesBeginning Date: Open Until FilledKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Thorough knowledge of food systems management, including the purchasing, receiving, storage, preparation and service of meals to studentsThorough knowledge of the principals of optimal nutrition as applied to studentsThorough knowledge of Federal and State regulations, policies of the NC Department of Public Instruction/State Board of Education pertaining to the operation of the Child Nutrition Program and various nutritional, operational and financial procedures as prescribed by the US Department of AgricultureConsiderable knowledge of fiscal control and the budget management practicesConsiderable knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations governing the procurement of food, supplies, equipment, technology and services in the Child Nutrition ProgramConsiderable knowledge of personnel management practicesConsiderable knowledge of principals of adult learningWorking knowledge of facility/equipment maintenance proceduresAbility to develop and provide training programs for school nutrition personnelAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writingAbility to establish and maintain positive working relationshipsEducation and Training: Degree from a four year college or university in foods and nutrition, dietetics, home economics, business administration, or related field with at least five years of experience in food services in a commercial or institutional settingTwo years of experience at the management or administrative levelOr an equivalent combination of education and experienceTerm of Employment: 12 monthsSalary: Pay Grade 68
Performance Responsibilities:
Assists in recommendations of employment and placement of personnelAssists in budget managementAssists in the development and maintenance of the district's Child Nutrition Program procurement plan and ensures the plan is consistent with Federal, State, and local procurement regulations and policiesAssists in establishing, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures for quality standards and quantity controlProvides leadership in developing recipes following USDA guidelinesEnsures production records are completed accurately each day in each school within the districtAssists in ensuring the free/reduced price meal program is implemented and maintained in a manner that protects and preserves the civil rights of all studentsEnsures compliance with Federal laws, State General Statutes, policies of NC State Board of Education and policies/priorities of the local Board of EducationAssists with evaluating and projecting the facility and equipment needs for the Child Nutrition ProgramDevelops social marketing plans to involve students, parents, school personnel and community partners in the district's Child Nutrition ProgramMaintains relationships with community agencies and collaborates to achieve mutual goalsPerforms any other work assignments as designated by the School Nutrition Director for Auxiliary ServicesPhysical Requirements: Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, and walking, including repetitive motionsAbility to stand in excess of 6 hoursAbility to lift 15-30 pounds routinely and 30-100 pounds occasionallyMust be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drillsMust be able to visually, auditorily, and physically monitor student performance and conductOnslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. EOE
