Child Nutrition Program Director

Position Type:

Administration/Food Service Director

Date Posted:

6/27/2024

Location:

Johnson City ISD

District:

  Johnson City ISD  Additional Information: Show/Hide

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage the child nutrition operation of the district. Plan and implement programs meeting regulatory and nutritional requirements for students, promote development of sound nutritional practices, and maintain a safe and sanitary environment.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

A Bachelor's degree in any academic major and at least one year of relevant school nutrition programs experience; an Associate's degree or equivalent educational experience with academic major in food and nutrition, dietetics, home and consumer sciences, food service management, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field; or a high school diploma (or GED) and at least three years of relevant experience in school nutrition programs.

Eight hours of food safety training (completed not more than five years prior to employee's start date or within 30 days of employee's start date)

Clear and valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of menu planning, food purchasing, and preparation of foods in food service environment

Ability to conduct on-site inspections of food service facilities districtwide

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

0-3 years experience depending on qualifications in food service management

Major Responsibilities and Duties Included but Not Limited to:

Child Nutrition Operations

• Direct and manage district's child nutrition programs.

• Develop menus meeting established nutritional requirements for students.

• Work cooperatively with campus principals to create lunch schedules and resolve personnel issues.

• Establish and direct process of providing free and reduced lunch applications following United States Department of Agriculture and Texas Education Agency guidelines for meal eligibility and reimbursement of federal funds.

• Develop and maintain written procedures for all food service operations.

• Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensuure operations are cost effective and fund managed prudently.

Benefits: TRS Active Care available; dental/vision available; Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance provided

How to Apply: Applicants should complete and submit a JCISD application with supporting documentation via the district's online system at https://www.jc.txed.net/page/employment. For questions regarding this position please contact Scott Berry, CFO, at 830-868-7410 or email sberry@jcisd.txed.net