Director of Child Nutrition Services

ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS POSITION DESCRIPTION

Director of Child Nutrition Services

SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Operations

SALARY Adminplus supplement FLSA STATUS Exempt REPORTS TO Chief Operations Officer SUPERVISES Lead Office Support CNS Administrative Staff CNS Managers CNS Assistants

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE Monday &ndash Friday, other hours as necessary must be available on-call

WORK HOURS 40 NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR 12

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, 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 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, and regulations
• Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, methods, 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, and finance
• 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

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution in food services management, nutrition, business, or a related field
• Six to nine 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 drivers license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

• Must possess Food Safety certification

• Current membership in the North Carolina Procurement Alliance

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Masters Degree from an accredited institution in the field of food services management, nutrition, business, or a related field

• A minimum of five years serving as a Child Nutrition Administrator in a public school setting

• Experience preparing grants

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• Ensures that guidelines and established local, state, and federal rules and regulations are enforced
• 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
• Establishes procedures for developing, implementing, and evaluating goals and objectives for school nutrition programs
• Conducts on-site reviews of operations and HACCP to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations
• Establishes and implements policies, procedures, and standards for budgeting and fiscal recording, accounting, and reporting in Child Nutrition Programs
• Ensures compliance with applicable local, state, and federal guidelines pursuant to the fiscal management of the Child Nutrition Programs
• Monitors income and expenditures to maintain knowledge of programs adherence to budget constraints
• Develops annual operating budget proposals for submission to the Chief Financial Officer
• Identifies and implements the application of automated systems to fiscal and other data collecting, collating, calculating, and storage requirements
• Develops, implements, and monitors internal controls to ensure financial accountability and program integrity
• Recommends meal and à la carte sales prices
• Oversees activities of departmental personnel via direct or delegated supervision of various programs and/or school cafeterias
• Ensures that established policies, procedures, and programs are planned and implemented
• Reviews, develops, and implements policy and procedures as necessary to improve department efficiency, safety, and sanitation standards
• Reviews various reports, including activity logs and incident reports, and approves actions or makes recommendations regarding procedures
• Develops and implements personnel administration and management guidelines in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures
• Works with Human Resources to prepare and refine job descriptions, interviews candidates for employment, reviews and appraises the job performance of direct subordinates
• Prepare and submit various reports and records as required by the Chief Operations Officer
• Review job performance evaluations of departmental personnel as submitted by subordinate supervisory personnel
• Oversee the planning and execution of in-service training activities and staff meetings for Child Nutrition staff
• 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
• Coordinate the maintenance, repair, and replacement of food service equipment
• Develop specifications for new or renovated facilities, including but not limited to equipment specifications, layout, and design
• Coordinate competitive bidding and purchasing processes for the acquisition of food supplies, services, and equipment in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines
• Oversee proper purchasing, distribution, and inventory of food supplies and equipment
• Enforces the school districts Code of Ethics to ensure integrity in the procurement process and purchasing
• Obtain and maintain membership in the North Carolina Procurement Alliance for the procurement of food and supplies
• Establish and maintain vendor relations to promote Child Nutrition
• Develop and implement public relations and 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
• Confer with educational curriculum supervisors and school instructional personnel to provide nutrition activities for students
• Prepare grants for related Child Nutrition initiatives
• 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
• 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
• Review professional journals, attend association and professional meetings, and otherwise maintain contacts with food services professionals to facilitate the exchange of information
• Support, assist, and serve in a leadership role in activities sponsored by the Orange County, North Carolina, and American School Food Service Association
• Act as liaison with department heads, principals, and community agencies
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Operations Officer

WORKING CONDITIONS

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments and come into direct contact with OCS staff, students, and the public.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description has discussed position requirements with the employee and has advised the employee of work performance expectations.

Reviewed by Employees Signature Date Approval by Supervisors Signature Date

The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employees work location shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor should be revised as required and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations.

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