Asst Manager of Food Nutrition

Job Scope: Assist in all aspects of the District Child Nutrition Program (CNP). The job functions include administering planning, directing, assessing, implementing, and evaluating the program in order to meet nutritional and educational needs of students, as they relate to the CNP. The CNP is to provide an environment that supports healthy food choices while maintaining the program integrity, and customer satisfaction. Required Qualifications: BA/BS degree with a major in culinary, nutrition or dietetics related field Food service management experience preferred Excellent reading, writing and oral communication skills Competent in the use of technology, including excel, word, power point Possess skills in the technical aspects of nutrition, dietetics, and institutional food management Such experience and alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate or acceptable Performance Responsibilities: Assist in the supervision of cook managers and food service employees throughout the District; coordinate work schedules and employee absences. Follow the union agreement and assist in contract negotiations and administer personnel policies in a fair and consistent manner Assist in the development of training programs for new food service employees and in-service training for present employees Assist with interviews, check references, and recommend new hires to the Human Resources Department for placement of school food service personnel Develop job performance standards and evaluate food service employees Assist in developing standard operational guidelines and procedures Possess a working knowledge and ensures compliance of state and local health laws and regulations Supervise the receiving, storage and distribution of food, supplies and equipment Develop purchasing guidelines to ensure purchased food reflect specifications, district needs, policies, and nutrition objectives. Develop and administer accurate accounting procedures and record for proper control and management of money, labor, food equipment, supplies, and other costs through the use of current technology Assist in the evaluation and projection of facility and equipment needs Develop a reporting system and supervise the collection of records for reimbursements in CNP Develop standardized recipes based on upcoming trends and child nutrition program nutrition regulations Develop cost effective menus that maintain nutrition integrity and meet all federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations. Work with school nurses and parents to plan menus for students with special dietary needs. Assist in developing, implementing, and advancing the District Wellness Policy and goals. Consult with individual building principals regarding special food service needs or problems Demonstrate a commitment to multicultural gender fair policies and practices. Establish good rapport with the students, teaching staff, school administrators, civic groups, and the general public Assist with nutrition education and promotion of the child nutrition program Other duties as assigned. Terms of Employment: Twelve (12) month contract. Salary based on education and experience. An attractive fringe benefit package is included. Application: Interested candidates may complete an online application at . Application deadline is March 26th, 2024. Any questions regarding the application process may be directed to the Human Resources Department, 2300 Chaney Road, Dubuque, Iowa, . An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer