Child Nutrition Coordinator

Child Nutrition Coordinator

Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 • www.usd383.org

Position Summary:

• Under the direction of Child Nutrition Director, the Child Nutrition Coordinator is responsible for managing and supervising all aspects of nutrition related functions while adhering to federal, state, and local regulations; including procurement, warehousing, inventorying, menu planning, recipe development, product evaluation, quality assurance, training, and marketing projects. An employee in this role supp01is the goals and objectives of the department and provides technical and supervisory expertise. Work includes providing nutrition services management and operational guidance; and assistance, development and implementation of standards and related services and supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. This position requires regular travel to sites throughout the district.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Food & Nutrition, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or related field field desirable.

• Applicants should have at least five years' experience performing nutritional analysis and menu planning, administrative or supervisory experience in school food service, institutional or contract food service programs or restaurant management; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in this position.

• Certification Level 3 or higher from the School Nutrition Association is desirable.

DIVERSITY: As an equal-opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is a long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and staff.

Reports to: Child Nutrition Director

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Regularly supervises Elementary Managers/Staff and Warehouse staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and perform nutrition and food cost analysis

• Supervise the procurement and delivery of food items, supplies and equipment with a focus on Farm to School Procurement.

• Implement standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements and standards.

• Establish and oversee standard operating procedures for receiving, storing, and inventorying food and supplies based on sound principles of management.

• Establish and oversee standard operating procedures for preparing and serving menu items based on sound principles of management.

• Select, train, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

• Create an atmosphere for employee productivity and satisfaction in the workplace; implement organizational techniques to enhance job skills that provide maximum efficiency.

• Fills in at schools and/or central kitchen as needed to ensure meal service to students is uninterrupted.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of National School Meal Programs and Child Nutrition Program regulations and

• Thorough understanding of procedures in purchasing, receiving, storage and inventorying food and supplies

• Skill in oral and written communications, presentation and human relations and ability to work effectively with students, staff, district administration and parents.

• Knowledge of fiscal and managerial controls designed to affect economy in food service operations and ability to establish training programs and develop and instruct personnel in standard operating procedures.

• Working knowledge of normal office technical programs such as email, Microsoft word/excel, PowerPoint and nutrition analysis software.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift to 50 lbs.

Working Environment: Normal kitchen, office, and school environments.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

ABOUT US:

• The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students.

• USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees.

• As an equal opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is a long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and staff.

• The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individuals race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or age.

• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits Information

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Value of contributions per year- $7,320.

• For the 2023-2024 school year, USD 383 paid the full health insurance premium for employees (Option C) and short-term disability insurance.

• Additional Benefits Available.

• Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Stroke Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid Time Off.

• RETIREMENT:

• USD 383 makes monthly contributions to a 403(b)-retirement account for all certified and eligible employees.

• KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System): 6% monthly staff contribution with a matching 6% monthly employer contribution. Vested after five years.

TECHNOLOGY: District provided devices - iPad, laptop, and/or desktop for certified staff.

PAID COLLABORATION TIME.

Salary Information

Primary LocationChild NutritionSalary Range$14.50 - $16.00 / Per HourShift TypeFull-Time

Employer Information

Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 has a rich history built upon the efforts of many individuals who firmly believed in the importance of public education to this community. We are proud of the tremendous breadth and depth of success attained by past and current students, and embrace expectations for continued success that are ingrained in staff, parents, students, and the community-at-large.

With 7,000 students and 1,800 employees, USD 383 is large enough to provide a broad array of challenging educational and extracurricular programs, yet small enough to sustain strong relationships between students and caring adults. The sentiment that we are "just the right size" extends beyond the school district, as Manhattan-Ogden is a diverse, dynamic and close-knit community that takes pride in providing a safe and supportive environment for living and learning.

The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students.

As an equal opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is a long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and staff.

Please apply for our positions on our website - www.usd383.org/employment