BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CLASS TITLE : Wellness Program Coordinator, Dietitian

TITLE CODE : V15002

GRADE: 04/OPE - $69,073 to $108,923 (Annual Salary Scale for Exempt 12-Month Employees Represented by BCPSOPE 2023-2024 Effective July 1, 2023)

REPORTS TO : Manager, Food Service Operations

DEFINITION : Develops menus, menu modifications, and standardized recipes for the school meal program in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Manages the full nutritional environment, to include internal wellness programs and coordination with external organizations for wellness initiatives. Facilitates the implementation of special dietary plans for students with diet-related allergies/disabilities. Creates and maintains documentation for foods, nutrient analysis, nutrition grant writing, and grant implementation. Performs other duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

• Reviews, analyzes, and maintains product, nutrient, and recipe information on ingredients and assures that all food and beverages meet or exceed federal and state nutrition standards. Performs nutritional analysis of menus.
• Updates all information and creates online menu information in the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) database.
• Creates, plans, and implements breakfast, lunch, snack, and supper menus that comply with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National School Lunch Program (NSLP), and School Breakfast Program (SBP) program standards for meal patterns, nutrient levels and calorie requirements for the ages/grade levels served.
• Coordinates testing and evaluation of current menu items and new food products with procurement supervisor. Arranges student testing with cafeteria managers and cafeteria leads prior to items being placed in the menu rotation.
• Prepares all written communication for distribution to all cafeterias to facilitate food preparation and utilization.
• Visits schools to evaluate food quality, use of recipes, preparation, and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinates with cafeteria managers, cafeteria leads, and nurses to accommodate student dietary concerns documented by a health care provider. Develops alternative menus based on allergies, medical conditions that require food/menu modifications, or special diet plans for students.
• Creates and maintains files of student diet orders and requests. Interprets public policy law and USDA regulations regarding menu modifications for students with disabilities, allergies, and food intolerances.
• Provides training, prepares the menu, creates informational flyers, tracks usage, and monitors the budget for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant.
• Manages the full nutrition environment to include developing, implementing and managing nutrition and wellness for students. Utilizes the school cafeteria as a learning environment to reinforce nutrition education and healthy lifestyle choices to ensure support of healthy eating and encourage participation in the school meal programs.
• Procure and distribute nutrition materials and serve as a resource for wellness policies within the school district. Communicates regulations that competitive foods and beverages marketed and sold to students on the school campus during the school day must meet the Maryland Nutrition Standards.
• Serves on the School Wellness Council and is the liaison to the school wellness champions. Communicates with internal BCPS partners to participate in school wellness events.
• Serves on the local school health council in partnership with Baltimore County Health Council.
• Completes the USDA's Triennial Assessment to evaluate the progress of wellness goals, compare the strength and comprehensiveness of the policy to a model policy, and assess each schools' compliance with implementing the wellness policy.
• Ensures that the public is informed about the content and implementation of the wellness policy, makes the policy and any updates to the policy available to the public on an annual basis. Communicates the triennial assessment to inform the public regarding compliance with the wellness policy.
• Works with external partners to obtain grants and nutrition-related programs for FNS.
• May supervise, direct, and evaluate dietetic interns as requested to support health-related programs, post-degree programs, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Education, Training and Experience :
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in dietetics, food service management, or related field. Three (3) years' experience in the field of food service. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a current Registered Dietitian certification issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is required.

Possession of a current license as a Dietitian-Nutritionist issued by the Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice is required.

Possession of a current Baltimore County Certified Food Service Manager - Level I certification is required at the time of hire or within 90 days of hire into this classification.

Possession of a valid Class C Maryland driver's license, or an equivalent, is required.

Required certifications must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Knowledge of food services quality control policies and procedures. Knowledge of child nutrition programs. Knowledge of commercial food service equipment.
Skill and ability to maintain accurate records (e.g., data for federal and state reimbursement claims for the school meals program). Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to organize, plan, and execute work with minimal supervision.
Ability to operate a personal computer and related software and troubleshoot minor problems. Ability to maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :
Work is performed in the field at school cafeterias and in the central office. Work involves sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work involves driving to school cafeteria sites and involves using food service equipment in the development of standardized recipes. Work involves being on-call for emergencies, deadline pressure, and frequent interruptions.

At least 12 hours of annual continuing education/training must be completed in accordance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Professional Standards for School Nutrition Employees.

FLSA : Exempt

Position is eligible for membership in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.

• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).
Contact Information
Mrs. Shawn Stahl
Manager, Office of Staffing
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-7872
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: sstahl@bcps.org