What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of School Nutrition position at Onslow County Public Schools?
| POSITION TITLE: | Assistant Director of School Nutrition Services |
| REPORTS TO: | Director of School Nutrition Services |
| BEGINNING DATE: | Open Until Filled |
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Thorough knowledge of food systems management, including the purchasing, receiving, storage, preparation and service of meals to students
- Thorough knowledge of the principals of optimal nutrition as applied to students
- Thorough knowledge of Federal and State regulations, policies of the NC Department of Public Instruction/State Board of Education pertaining to the operation of the Child Nutrition Program and various nutritional, operational and financial procedures as prescribed by the US Department of Agriculture
- Considerable knowledge of fiscal control and the budget management practices
- Considerable knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations governing the procurement of food, supplies, equipment, technology and services in the Child Nutrition Program
- Considerable knowledge of personnel management practices
- Considerable knowledge of principals of adult learning
- Working knowledge of facility/equipment maintenance procedures
- Ability to develop and provide training programs for school nutrition personnel
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- Degree from a four year college or university in foods and nutrition, dietetics, home economics, business administration, or related field with at least five years of experience in food services in a commercial or institutional setting
- Two years of experience at the management or administrative level
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months
SALARY: Pay Grade 68
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in recommendations of employment and placement of personnel.
- Assists in budget management.
- Assists in the development and maintenance of the district’s Child Nutrition Program procurement plan and ensures the plan is consistent with Federal, State, and local procurement regulations and policies.
- Assists in establishing, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures for quality standards and quantity control.
- Provides leadership in developing recipes following USDA guidelines.
- Ensures production records are completed accurately each day in each school within the district.
- Assists in ensuring the free/reduced price meal program is implemented and maintained in a manner that protects and preserves the civil rights of all students.
- Ensures compliance with Federal laws, State General Statutes, policies of NC State Board of Education and policies/priorities of the local Board of Education.
- Assists with evaluating and projecting the facility and equipment needs for the Child Nutrition Program.
- Develops social marketing plans to involve students, parents, school personnel and community partners in the district’s Child Nutrition Program.
- Maintains relationships with community agencies and collaborates to achieve mutual goals.
- Performs any other work assignments as designated by the School Nutrition Director for Auxiliary Services.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, and walking, including repetitive motions.
- Ability to stand in excess of 6 hours.
- Ability to lift 15-30 pounds routinely and 30-100 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.
- Must be able to visually, auditorily, and physically monitor student performance and conduct.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
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