What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027: Director of Child Nutrition: Adm position at Mustang Public Schools?
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major or concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field. Must meet the requirements of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, Public Law 111-296 amended section 7 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (CAN) (42U.S.C.1776) 15 hours of annual continuing education, training and certification to successfully manage the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, have some knowledge of Oklahoma laws and regulations relating to child nutrition services within the area of school districts; some knowledge in food production, portion control, purchasing and procurement, quality control and menu planning with emphasis on commodity usage; showing high aptitudes in personnel selection and training. Can deal with people at every level of employment; meeting the objectives in working with principals, teachers, parents and children to interpret the school lunch program to the community and make it an asset to school as well as the community.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists principals and teachers in the instructional phases of the lunch-room program and in the classroom instructional units of work pertaining to Nutrition and Food groups when requested.
2. Keeps patrons and public informed of the menus and services offered in school cafeterias and of the health and educational benefits gained by children through participation in the School Food Service Program.
3. Maintains a direct line of communication with all employees, offering each desired in-put to program that will be beneficial to growth and future progress. Emphasizes an open-door policy at all times.
4. Works with State Department of Education meeting all required deadlines for reports, attends all required State workshops, videoconferences, etc. to stay up-to-date on all rules and regulations. Complies with the State during reviews and becomes familiar with the State Compliance Document.
5. Makes free/reduced applications available through many avenues and processes in a timely manner as required by USDA.
6. Pulls in new Direct Certification students through The Wave Program often so children can receive benefits quickly
7. Provides daily receipts to Treasurer of online prepayments received showing breakdown by schools.
8. Maintains accurate records and controls to include: Financial, Personnel, Inventory, Purchasing, and all Operational reports.
9. Provides in-service training on HAACP and other food safety and sanitation guidelines to all employees yearly to ensure a safe environment for students.
10. Belongs to and provides leadership, where possible, in professional organizations. Participates in and promotes in-service training, conferences, and continuing education programs for self and other personnel.
11. Works with Coordinator to ensure meals are meeting USDA meal pattern requirements while still being palatable to children.
12. Ensure the commodities accepted are used in menus in proper timeframe.
13. Ensures snacks meet USDA Smart Snack guidelines.
14. Ensures schools are maintaining proper inventory levels and using FIFO methods.
15. Assists parents in providing special diets for children as needed.
16. Works closely with Health and Wellness committee and provide updated information.
17. Ensures a fair and competitive bidding process and makes sure to purchase from quality distributors who comply with all health regulations.
18. Cooperates fully with health inspectors and works to receive perfect inspections at all sites and quickly repairs problems. Works to keep kitchens in good shape and reinforces highest standards of grooming and work habits.
19. Assists principals and teachers with Nutrition Education as needed
20. Maintains a direct line of communication with all employees, offering each, desired in-put to program that will be beneficial to growth and future progress.
21. Emphasizes an open-door policy at all times.
22. Abides by all district policies and state and federal laws.
Reports to Assistant Superintendent of Operations