Frontline Applicant Tracking - Geary County USD 475

Openings as of 4/4/2025

Child Nutrition - Chef Culinary Trainer

JobID: 4155

Position Type:
  Child Nutrition Services/Chef Culinary Trainer


Date Posted:
  8/6/2024


Location:
  Central Kitchen


Date Available:
  When Filled


Closing Date:
  When Filled


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Child Nutrition - Chef-Culinary
 
Purpose Statement
Basic responsibilities include supervising the production of nutritious, quality foods at all school sites in order to assure the attainment of the Child Nutrition Mission.
 
This job reports to the Director of Child Nutrition
 
Essential Functions
• Oversee daily operations at central kitchen
• Assures safe and sanitary preparation of foods at central kitchen and all school sites through training and site supervisory visits.
• Monitors and controls food costs and reduces waste.
• Develops and standardizes recipes, assists with menu writing.
• Trains all Child Nutrition employees on culinary techniques that yield healthier, more flavorful, and more student-favorable foods.
• Conducts display cooking events at the secondary schools.
• Helps develop and implement marketing and promotion of special Child Nutrition events at all schools to increase student participation and satisfaction.
• Evaluates cafeterias for appropriate marketing materials and atmosphere.
• Conducts student forums to obtain student feedback for future menu options.
• Assists with nutrition education events and conducts cooking demonstrations for students, parents, and staff.
• Works with food and equipment distributors to bring new items to the district; tests and evaluates new products, foods and equipment.
• Develops and establishes business relationships with local farmers to provide more Farm to School fresh products.
• Assists with development of bid specifications and procurement of foods, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists with inventory control.
• Provides feedback and conducts employee evaluations as part of the supervisory team.
• Works well with both supervisors and other members of the team.
• Supervises central kitchen and warehouse staff
• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance.
• Experience working with racially, culturally, linguistically and economically diverse population.
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or administrator.
• Other duties may be assigned
 
 
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, physical stamina, and/or ability required.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises the equivalent of ten or more full-time employees.
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write standardized recipes, routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before parents, staff and students.
 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to quantify recipes and scale up and down between pounds, ounces, grams etc.
 
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
 
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may occasionally work in temperatures above 100º. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy in both central kitchen and in schools in the cafeteria when in the presence of students/children.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continuously required to stand, talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as milk crates, frozen foods, fruit, canned food etc. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and continuously repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Education and/or Experience: (a) Bachelor’s degree in Hotel/Restaurant Administration, Culinary Arts or Nutrition related field with at least three years hands on experience in quantity food preparation, personal management and/or business management is desirable; (b) School food service preferred.
 
 
Required Testing                                             Certificates and Licenses
 
Continuing Educ. / Training                            Clearances
Criminal Background Clearance
 
 
FLSA Status                          Approval Date                                   Salary Grade
Exempt
 
 
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Personnel Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Special Education, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000.
 
 




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District Food Service Dietitian

JobID: 4194

Position Type:
  Child Nutrition Services/District Child Nutrition Dietitian


Date Posted:
  1/14/2025


Location:
  Central Kitchen


Date Available:
  When Filled


Closing Date:
  When Filled


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District Food Service Dietitian
 
Purpose Statement
The School District Food Service Dietitian is responsible for ensuring that all school meal programs meet federal, state nutritional guidelines, and support the health and well-being of students. This role involves developing and implementing menus, overseeing food procurement, training staff, and working with students, parents, and school officials to promote healthy eating habits within the district.
 
This job reports to the Director of Child Nutrition
 
Essential Functions
• Menu Planning and Development- Create nutritious, balanced, and appealing menus that meet USDA and state nutrition standards.
• Develop special dietary menus for students with allergies or other dietary restrictions.
• Ensure menus are culturally sensitive and responsive to community needs.
• Compliance and Documentation- Maintain compliance with USDA National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) guidelines.
• Keep accurate records of meal components, quantities, and nutritional analyses as required by regulations.
• Conduct audits and reviews to ensure compliance with food safety and nutritional standards.
• Nutrition Education and Wellness Promotion- Provide nutrition education to students, parents, and staff through workshops, presentations, and events.
• Collaborate with school nurses, health teachers, and counselors to integrate wellness initiatives.
• Promote the benefits of healthy eating and physical activity within the school community.
• Staff Training and Support- Train food service staff on meal preparation, portion sizes, food safety, and allergy management.
• Support kitchen teams in implementing new recipes and improving operational efficiency.
• Serve as a resource for questions related to nutrition and dietary modifications.
• Procurement and Inventory Management- Collaborate with food vendors to procure high-quality ingredients within budgetary constraints.
• Monitor inventory and food costs, identifying cost-effective ways to maintain quality.
• Ensure local, seasonal, and sustainable food sources are prioritized where possible.
• Parent and Community Engagement- Communicate with parents and caregivers regarding dietary accommodations and meal program updates.
• Conduct outreach initiatives to build support for healthy eating habits at home and in school.
• Coordinate with local community organizations and health agencies to enhance nutrition education.
• Continuous Improvement- Analyze student meal participation data to improve offerings and address student preferences.
• Stay updated on best practices in school nutrition and incorporate new findings into the program.
• Conduct annual assessments to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the food service program.
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or administrator.
• Other duties may be assigned.
 
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, physical stamina, and/or ability required.
 
 KNOWLEDGE: Understanding of USDA child nutrition programs, dietary guidelines, and          food safety regulations.
 
SKILLS: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; proficiency in nutrition software and Microsoft Office.
 
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
 
Work Environment
 
This position operates within various school kitchens, district offices, and occasionally requires travel between schools. The dietitian may need to adjust to varied schedules based on school needs and events that occur on weekends and outside of standard business hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Education and/or Experience
 
Education: Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field. Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required.
Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a school food service setting, public health nutrition, or related field.
 
Certificates and Licenses
Registered Dietician or Registered Dietician Nutritionist with KSBHA
 
Continuing Educ. / Training                            Clearances
Required Professional Credentials                 Criminal Background Clearance
to maintain Licensure, RD or RND
 
FLSA Status                          Approval Date                                   Salary Grade
Exempt                                                                                             $38,000-$42,000
 
 
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex, or age, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Personnel Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Special Education, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000.
 
 




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