2026-27 Nutrition & Wellness Specialist

Nutrition & Wellness Specialist

Location: Nutrition & Wellness Department

Non-Interim Position

12 months, 8 hours/day, 6:00am - 2:30pm

Grade 30, $23.91/hour

Start date: 10/19/2026

Purpose Statement

The job of Nutrition & Wellness Specialist is done for the purpose/s of assisting the Director of Nutrition & Wellness and the Nutrition Coordinator with the development and implementation of the procedures for the food and nutrition programs and services; developing and administering regulatory compliance training programs; managing the meal application processes; providing support to the food service activities at assigned location with specific responsibilities for directing activities and personnel at multiple sites to perform their functions in a safe and efficient manner; and providing written support to convey information and comply with mandated requirements of USDA guidelines for Child Nutrition Programs.

This job reports to Director of Nutrition & Wellness.

Essential Functions

• Oversees daily staffing and maintains time-keeping software for department staff. Assists with hiring personnel for all nutrition positions for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing.
• Coordinates, monitors, and ensures compliance with federal guidelines regarding the diversion, storage, and usage of the United States Department of Agriculture commodities. Works with Nutrition Coordinator on annual commodity diversions and documentation.
• Monitors food and supply purchasing through approved vendors; reviews/maintains order guides, maintains Buy American documentation, submits special orders, and corresponds with designated vendor contact to address any concerns.
• Oversees free and reduced-price meal application and alternative income form processes for the purpose of integrating the use and application of technology and ensuring regulatory compliance. Prepares required annual documentation for USDA Child Nutrition Programs, including Verification and Civil Rights.
• Prepares and participates in department meetings, in-service trainings, workshops, etc. (e.g. evaluator classes, Nutrition Academy, training site managers, Serv Safe Certification, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Monitors professional development software for department staff. Prepares required annual documentation for USDA Child Nutrition Programs demonstrating professional development required hours are met.
• Performs functions of other nutritional services positions, as needed within site and satellite sites for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage within site operations.
• Prepares a variety of documentation (e.g. cumulative meal counts, reconciliation reports, handbooks, audit reports, power point presentations, on-site monitoring forms, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, compliance, and/or conveying information.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; operating standard office equipment; using pertinent software applications; conducting meetings.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: personnel processes; standard business practices; safety practices and procedures; quantify food preparation and handling; sanitation practices; codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; health standards; methods of instruction and training.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create actions plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with interruptions; working with detailed information/data; meeting deadlines and schedules.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a work unit; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 70% sitting, 15% walking, and 15% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. Applicant must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Experience: 1-2 years of job-related or internship-related experience within child nutrition is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency:

Required Testing Certificates and Licenses

School Food and Nutrition Specialist (SFNS)

Serve Safe Certificate

Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Educ./Training

Maintains Certificate(s) and/or Licenses

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint

FLSA Status

Nonexempt - Classified

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School''s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

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