Child Nutrition Specialist

JOB TITLE: Child Nutrition Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Child Nutrition Programs

REPORTS TO: Director Child Nutrition

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Fulltime – 12 months

Minimum Job Requirements

Education: Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related fields. Registered and Licensed Dietitian preferred

Experience: Minimum of four years progressively more responsible work experience in nutrition/food service required. Public school or federal food service program experience preferred.

Skills: Demonstrate supervisory ability, excellent organizational and communication skills, knowledge of food preparation and department of health regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: these statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

• Assess the nutrition education needs of the district and coordinate/integrate nutrition education with the district curriculum. Work with Director to select age appropriate education materials and activities.
• Plan/attend Health Fairs held by sites or community to promote the importance of Child Nutrition Programs.
• Manage student allergies and special diets.
• Create and compile all menu rotations for school sites and special diets for design and upload to district website
• Maintain and review all accreditation statements
• Monitor and supervise freezer/cooler temperatures.
• Order groceries when necessary.
• Oversee summer feeding.
• Work with Director to update SOP's.
• Work with Director on state reports.
• Maintain nutritional information in Mosaic menu planner.
• Attend monthly manager's meetings.
• Conduct site inspections when needed.
• Help CN Coordinator (Staffing) develop professional standards for all employees.
• Coordinate & place promotions in menu cycle.
• Work with Director to maintain and update Allergy information.
• Maintain wellness policy and participate in District wellness committee.
• Other area responsibilities as assigned by Director.
  
  

Essential Behavior

Ability to use sound judgment in any situation. Be able to deal successfully and rapidly with changes in assignments and properly respond to applicable correspondence/communication received. Project a professional image in-person, by phone, or electronic communication. Foster and build harmonious rapport and work cooperatively with the District Staff and the public while preserving the standards and goals of the department. Resolve problematic or difficult situations professionally.

Attendance Statement

Able to be in attendance for assigned responsibilities with 95% minimum attendance.

Environmental Conditions

Office atmosphere at Central Office. May be exposed to institutional kitchen environment during inspections, employee training, etc.

Physical Standards

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift/carry objects and supplies of up to 10 lbs. for up to 50 feet is frequently required; ability to lift/carry objects of 11-24 lbs. for up to 50 feet is occasionally required.
• Standing in place for short periods.
• Walking as required to access equipment and perform responsibilities.
• Sitting as required to complete tasks.
• Use of hands to do fine finger work as in operating a computer.
• Strong eye-hand coordination.
• Talking and hearing as to communicate concerning job-related duties as assigned and communicate via telephone.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) with or without correction.
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) with or without correction.
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
• Peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.