Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage the child nutrition operation of the district. Plan and implement programs that meet regulatory and nutritional requirements for students, promote development of sound nutritional practices, and maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics, home economics, or food service management
Master’s degree preferred
Clear and valid Texas driver’s license
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of menu planning, food purchasing, and preparation of foods in food service environment
Knowledge of the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs
Knowledge of the National School Afterschool Snack program and USDA Smart Snacks in Schools
Ability to conduct on-site inspections of food service facilities districtwide
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to work well and in a positive manner with staff, students, and public
Ability to use computer software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Two (2) years experience in food service management
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Direct and manage district’s child nutrition programs.
- Develop menus that meet 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 that 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 that meets 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 that employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process food service payroll is delivered in a timely manner.
- 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.
- Develop the department’s Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) policies and procedures.
- Ensure that measures are in place and operating to protect food, supplies, and equipment in school cafeterias, lunchrooms, and warehouses.
- Maintain safety standards that confirm 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.
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
- Attend all required training as directed (minimum of 12 hours annually) including the Texas Department of Agriculture child nutrition summer workshops.
- The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, 208 E. Brier St. Burnet, TX 78611; 512-756-2124.
