Assistant Director of Child Nutrition

Job Title: Assistant Director of Child Nutrition Reports to: Director of Child Nutrition Position Status: Full time school year - 190 work days Position Summary The Assistant Director of Child Nutrition assists the Director in overseeing all aspects of CCSU’s Child Nutrition Program (CNP). The Assistant Director’s most essential job function is to function as the Floater Head Cook for all of the seven schools in the CCSU when there are coverage needs due to callouts and staff shortages. The Assistant Director also assists in administrating, planning, implementing, and evaluating the Food Service program in order to meet the nutritional and educational needs of children, as they relate to the CNP. The school nutrition professional shall assist with the development of a sound and functional food program while following federal, state, and local guidelines. The CNP is to provide an environment that supports healthy food habits while maintaining program integrity and customer satisfaction. Job Duties The essential duties of the Assistant Child Nutrition Director include: ● Substitute as a Head Cook within the schools as needed. ● Work with the Director to coordinate and supervise daily operations, ensuring efficient and effective food production and distribution . ● Use periodic visits and kitchen participation to form strong relationships with cooks in order to provide effective training, resolve inter-staff issues and develop a “can-do” culture within the CNP ● Transport food and supplyes to and between schools. *Must have a reliable vehicle be able to drive own vehicle to and between other sites. ● Directly oversee programs such as the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and DOD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program to ensure full use of funds and eliminate overlap or conflict with grant funding, such as Vermont’s Local Foods Incentive Grant. ● Coordinate and assist in conducting meetings and in-services for the purpose of disseminating information related to food safety, program efficiency and established procurement procedure. ● Provide training and assistance to Food Service staff in the proper use of the Point of Sale System, and other required daily Child Nutrition paperwork and record keeping. Assist in maintaining record keeping and accountability to ensure all records and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and policies. ● Perform with a commitment to promote a quality CNP that meets the nutritional needs of the customers served ● Perform with an overall nature that is committed to the goals and visions of the CNP and the CCSU as a whole. Qualifications/Experience To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following:  Education and Experience. High School Diploma AND At least Five (5) years of Food Service, Culinary or relevant experience Required. Bachelor's or Associates Degree (or equivalent) with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field Preferred. A working knowledge of cooking procedures, following/scaling recipes, and kitchen health and safety is Required.  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations. ServSafe Certification is required. May be acquired within 90 days of hire date. Local food safety certification is required. Must be knowledgeable of all local health and food safety ordinances.  Language Skills. Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from administrators, parents, peers, board members, and the general public. ● Mathematical/Reasoning Skills. Ability to follow and scale a recipe. Ability to do simple math in order to operate the POS system and make change. Must be able to use "critical thinking" skills in order to resolve problems. Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills. ● Computer Skills and Experience. Good basic computer skills and experience with word processing programs required. Experience with Microsoft and Google preferred. Experience operating a Point of Sale (POS) system. Must be able to communicate electronically through use of email and other similar computer platforms. Must be able to learn new programs easily and quickly.  Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Ability to efficiently, effectively, and regularly communicate and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals, including students, peers, parents, supervisors, coworkers, and representatives of outside organizations and businesses. Ability to effectively handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts. Physical Requirements The work environment is in a mixed environment, with a combination of time spent in an office setting and in a commercial kitchen setting with moderate noise, a variation of temperatures, and frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals. The work is moderate/heavy work, requiring exertion of up to 40 pounds of force to move or lift objects on a regular basis. The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job:  Standing for prolonged periods  Repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, or fingers  Repetitive motions with force on the back or lower body  Ability to feel, grasp, or hold objects by hand  Discernment of colors visually  Discernment of letters or numbers  Discernment of objects under low light or distant conditions  Understanding and communicating in spoken language  Understanding and communicating in written language  Perception of sounds  Making decisions using logic and rational thinking To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description. Caledonia Central Supervisory Union assures equal opportunity and public access in all their employment and service policies. CCSU does not discriminate in hiring, programs, or policies on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation.