Director of Child Nutrition Services

ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION PURPOSE:  

The Director of Child Nutrition Services performs responsible and supervisory work in the development and implementation of the School Child Nutrition program. Work involves planning, organizing, directing, and administering a nutritious, appealing, and cost-effective cafeteria food service program in accordance with local, state,e and U.S. Department of Agriculture rules and regulations related to the preparation and delivery of meals to school students and community agencies, and applicable fiscal regulations about accounting and reporting of expenditures and receipts. The Director is responsible for developing and implementing, via subordinate supervisors, systems for providing quality food production and service, food supply and service procurement through competitive bidding, and procurement and/or renovation of facilities and equipment. The Director is also responsible for administering personnel policies, programs, rules, and regulations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures. The Director works with school educators and administrators to provide nutrition activities for students and maintains positive public relations that facilitate a positive image of the Child Nutrition programs.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal rules and regulations regarding the preparation  and delivery of meals to public school students 
• Considerable knowledge of the nutritional and dietary needs of public school children
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of food service administration, team building, and customer service 
• Considerable knowledge of fiscal regulations regarding the accounting of public nutrition programs
• Considerable knowledge of federal Child Nutrition programs available and the requirements for participating in those programs 
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization, and administration
• Considerable knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state, and local laws, rules,s and regulations
• Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, methods,s and developments in the area of food service administration, nutrition, and dietetics 
• Thorough knowledge of the use of computers to process, record, transmit, and analyze data
• Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, methods, and developments in the area of  food service administration, nutrition, public sector, purchasing,g and finance 
• Considerable knowledge of the formal bidding process and of local, state, and federal guidelines  for purchasing food, supplies, services, and equipment 
• General knowledge of the school system personnel policies 
• General understanding of the principles and practices of public relations work 
• Skill in allocating and organizing monetary, physical, and human resources needed to operate a successful school nutrition program 
• Skill in counseling and developing staff 
• Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate effective programs and systems
• Ability to travel independently to and from various schools and meeting locations
• Ability to accurately interpret state and federal regulations and school policies
• Ability to use common office machines and applicable computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet, and file maintenance programs 
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics, to develop meaningful reports, and to make sound decisions from that information 
• Ability to develop and administer budgets 
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing 
• Ability to make oral presentations before large groups of people 
• Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments 
• Ability to set priorities and allocate time so that tasks are completed, and deadlines are met promptly 
• Ability to build team spirit, inspire cooperativeness in others, and to encourage team members to accomplish work assignments even under difficult conditions

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in food services management, nutrition, business, or a related field 
• Six (6) to nine (9) years of experience in food services management or a related field
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge,  skills, and abilities 

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS 

• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
• Must possess Food Safety certification  
• Current membership in the North Carolina Procurement Alliance 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in the field of food services management, nutrition, business, or a related field 
• A minimum of five (5) years serving as a Child Nutrition Administrator in a public school setting
• Experience preparing grants 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plans, develops, and implements policies and procedures for the operation of a cost-effective, nutritious, and appealing Child Nutrition program administered in the school cafeterias
2. Ensures that guidelines and established local, state, and federal rules and regulations are enforced
3. Ensures that processes and regulations are implemented in accordance with the National School  Breakfast Program, Summer Food Service Program for Children, After School Meal Program, National School Lunch Program, U.S. Department of Agriculture Commodity Program, and Free and Reduced Price Meal Program 
4. Establish procedures for developing, implementing, and evaluating goals and objectives for school nutrition programs 
5. Conducts on-site reviews of operations and HACCP to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations 
6. Establishes and implements policies, procedures, and standards for budgeting and fiscal recording, accounting, and reporting in Child Nutrition Programs 
7. Ensures compliance with applicable local, state, and federal guidelines pursuant to the fiscal  management of the Child Nutrition Programs 
8. Monitors income and expenditures to maintain knowledge of programs’ adherence to budget constraints 
9. Develops annual operating budget proposals for submission to the Chief Financial Officer
10. Identifies and implements the application of automated systems to fiscal and other data collecting,  collating, calculating, and storage requirements 
11. Develops, implements,s and monitors internal controls to ensure financial accountability and program integrity 
12. Recommends meal and à la carte sales prices
13. Oversees activities of departmental personnel via direct or delegated supervision of various  programs and/or school cafeterias 
14. Ensures that established policies, procedures, and programs are planned and implemented
15. Reviews, develops, and implements policy and procedures, as necessary, to improve department  efficiency, safety,y and sanitation standards 
16. Reviews various reports, including activity logs and incident reports, and approves actions or  makes recommendations regarding procedures 
17. Develops and implements personnel administration and management guidelines in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures,s and programs.
18. Works with Human Resources to prepare and refine job descriptions, interviews candidates for  employment, reviews, and appraises the job performance of direct subordinates 
19. Prepare and submit various reports and records as required by the Chief Operations Officer
20. Review job performance evaluations of departmental personnel as submitted by subordinate supervisory personnel 
21. Oversee the planning and execution of in-service training activities and staff meetings for Child Nutrition staff. 
22. Work with junior supervisory staff to develop and implement programs and systems for acquiring, preparing, and delivering nutritious meals to school students, faculty, staff, and visitors
23. Coordinate the maintenance, repair, and replacement of food service equipment
24. Develop specifications for new or renovated facilities, including, but not limited to, equipment  specifications, layout, and design 
25. Coordinate competitive bidding and purchasing processes for the acquisition of food, supplies, services, and equipment in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines 
26. Oversee proper purchasing, distribution, and inventory of food, supplies, and equipment
27. Enforces the school district’s Code of Ethics to ensure integrity in the procurement process and  purchasing 
28. Obtain and maintain membership in the North Carolina Procurement Alliance for the procurement of  food and supplies 
29. Establish and maintain vendor relations to promote Child Nutrition 
30. Develop and implement public relations/marketing programs designed to facilitate a positive  public image and advise parents and the general public of the services and benefits of Child Nutrition  programs 
31. Confer with educational curriculum supervisors and school instructional personnel to provide  nutrition activities for students 
32. Prepare grants for related Child Nutrition initiatives 
33. Serve on various committees in the school district, e.g., Orange County School Health Advisory Council-Nutrition Committee Chair, District Crisis Team, Orange County Food Council, and other advisory committees 
34. Attend seminars, conferences, workshops, classes, lectures, etc., as appropriate to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of food services administration
35. Review professional journals, attend association and professional meetings, and otherwise maintain contacts with food services professionals to facilitate the exchange of information
36. Support, assist, and serve ina  leadership role in activities sponsored by the Orange County, North  Carolina, and American School Food Service Association 
37. Act as liaison with department heads, principals, and community agencies
38. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Operations Officer

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with  HR review and approval, at any time.

200 E. King St., Hillsborough, NC 27278 Version 10/13/2017