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Nutrition Specialist
$58k-71k (estimate)
Full Time | Elementary & Secondary Education
1 Week Ago
Oklahoma City Public Schools is Hiring a Nutrition Specialist Near Oklahoma, OK
- Assists and supports the overall management and operations of the district's School Nutrition Services (SNS) Department.
- Establishes Student Nutrition Program as a resource for expertise in the development and presentation of nutrition education materials and activities.
- Serves as a community resource in the area of nutrition education to parents, students, health service and other civic groups.
- Conducts nutrition education classes at all levels for all schools.
- Assesses customer preferences, industry trends, and current research to plan menus that encourages participation in the Student Nutrition Program.
- Plans, develops, coordinates, conducts and assists training of all SNS staff.
- Monitors, researches, writes and applies for grants and opportunities.
- Provides technical assistance and training for OKCPS employees and community.
- Plans, develops, coordinates, conducts and assists marketing initiatives of school nutrition.
- Develops nutrition articles for local and national media and into the District's website.
- Develops spreadsheets, tables, graphics and reports.
- Conducts Summer Food Service Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Program
- Initiates Afterschool Snack Program and assists managing the Supper Program
- Monitors Child and Adult Care Facility Program
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree in public health nutrition, dietetics, or food and nutrition required.
- Five (5) or more years of relevant experience.
- Ability to write reports and to maintain records accurately.
- Applicants must have the ability to speak effectively and to present accurate information to customers, employees, and to the general public.
- Knowledge and experience with implementing special dietary needs menus
- Knowledge and experience with menu planning and nutrition education
- Knowledge and experience with software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, or comparable application)
- Registered Dietitian preferred.
- Current licensure in the State of Oklahoma preferred.
- Classroom teaching experience is helpful.
- Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer
- Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties
- Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone
- Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 50 pounds
- Sitting for prolonged periods of time
- May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines
- Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate controlled environment
- Assists and supports the overall management and operations of the district's School Nutrition Services (SNS) Department.
- Establishes Student Nutrition Program as a resource for expertise in the development and presentation of nutrition education materials and activities.
- Serves as a community resource in the area of nutrition education to parents, students, health service and other civic groups.
- Conducts nutrition education classes at all levels for all schools.
- Assesses customer preferences, industry trends, and current research to plan menus that encourages participation in the Student Nutrition Program.
- Plans, develops, coordinates, conducts and assists training of all SNS staff.
- Monitors, researches, writes and applies for grants and opportunities.
- Provides technical assistance and training for OKCPS employees and community.
- Plans, develops, coordinates, conducts and assists marketing initiatives of school nutrition.
- Develops nutrition articles for local and national media and into the District's website.
- Develops spreadsheets, tables, graphics and reports.
- Conducts Summer Food Service Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Program
- Initiates Afterschool Snack Program and assists managing the Supper Program
- Monitors Child and Adult Care Facility Program
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree in public health nutrition, dietetics, or food and nutrition required.
- Five (5) or more years of relevant experience.
- Ability to write reports and to maintain records accurately.
- Applicants must have the ability to speak effectively and to present accurate information to customers, employees, and to the general public.
- Knowledge and experience with implementing special dietary needs menus
- Knowledge and experience with menu planning and nutrition education
- Knowledge and experience with software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, or comparable application)
- Registered Dietitian preferred.
- Current licensure in the State of Oklahoma preferred.
- Classroom teaching experience is helpful.
- Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer
- Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties
- Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone
- Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 50 pounds
- Sitting for prolonged periods of time
- May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines
- Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate controlled environment
JobID: 15033
Position Type:
Student Nutrition Services
Student Nutrition Services
Date Posted:
4/15/2024
4/15/2024
Location:
OKCPS Operations Center - Student Nutrition Duty Days: 245
Reports To: SNS Nutrition Manager
FSLA Status: Exempt
Compensation: 906 (Salary determined by experience)
Work Days: 245
FTE: 100
OKCPS Operations Center - Student Nutrition Duty Days: 245
Reports To: SNS Nutrition Manager
FSLA Status: Exempt
Compensation: 906 (Salary determined by experience)
Work Days: 245
FTE: 100
Nutrition Specialist
Position Summary:
Reads, interprets, and analyzes documents such as menus, nutritional facts, safety and sanitation procedures and compliance documents.
**This position has been classified as Safety Sensitive in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act and/or the Department of Transportation (DOT), and Board Policy G-37-R3 Medical Marijuana & Safety Sensitive Positions Regulation. All candidates selected for hire or transferred into a Safety Sensitive position must undergo and pass a pre-employment drug screen before being hired or transferred. Employees holding safety-sensitive positions may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.**
Essential Duties:
Job Specifications: 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 and/or ability required.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Preferred):
Physical/Mental Requirements:
Work Environment:
The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.
JobID: 15033
Position Type:
Student Nutrition Services
Student Nutrition Services
Date Posted:
4/15/2024
4/15/2024
Location:
OKCPS Operations Center - Student Nutrition Duty Days: 245
Reports To: SNS Nutrition Manager
FSLA Status: Exempt
Compensation: 906 (Salary determined by experience)
Work Days: 245
FTE: 100
OKCPS Operations Center - Student Nutrition Duty Days: 245
Reports To: SNS Nutrition Manager
FSLA Status: Exempt
Compensation: 906 (Salary determined by experience)
Work Days: 245
FTE: 100
Nutrition Specialist
Position Summary:
Reads, interprets, and analyzes documents such as menus, nutritional facts, safety and sanitation procedures and compliance documents.
**This position has been classified as Safety Sensitive in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act and/or the Department of Transportation (DOT), and Board Policy G-37-R3 Medical Marijuana & Safety Sensitive Positions Regulation. All candidates selected for hire or transferred into a Safety Sensitive position must undergo and pass a pre-employment drug screen before being hired or transferred. Employees holding safety-sensitive positions may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.**
Essential Duties:
Job Specifications: 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 and/or ability required.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Preferred):
Physical/Mental Requirements:
Work Environment:
The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
SALARY
$58k-71k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/17/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/15/2024
WEBSITE
okcps.org
HEADQUARTERS
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
SIZE
3,000 - 7,500
FOUNDED
1889
CEO
DAVE LOPEZ
REVENUE
$200M - $500M
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
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