Director Of Food And Nutrition Services

General Description of Position:

Plan, administer, direct, assess, implement, and evaluate all aspects of the district school nutrition program. The Director of Food & Nutrition Services shall partner with others in the school and community to solicit support for the development of a nutrition-based program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Employs management techniques that maintain an efficient and effective program

• Implements the policies and procedures of the Board of School Trustees, Indiana Department of Education Food and Nutrition Programs, and the United States Department of Agriculture; develops long and short term goals for the child nutrition program that supports the philosophy and policies of the Board of School Trustees

• Develops long and short term goals for the school nutrition program that supports the philosophy and policies of the Board of School Trustees

• Reviews current research and other information to determine health and nutrition-related trends, foodservice management developments, and other issues that may affect school nutrition programs

• Develops new and innovative program changes and expansions based on applied and foodservice research

• Implements information management systems that increase productivity and efficiency

• Maintains a fiscally sound child nutrition program while staying in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies

• Plans, supervises, and administers an operational budget in cooperation with the Business Manager and school district financial personnel

• Maintains appropriate nutrition and financial records for the child nutrition program in accordance with the State Board of Accounts and federal guidelines including but not limited to monthly profit and loss reports, monthly inventory of food and commodities, monies on account, accounts payable, and accounts receivable

• Prepares monthly participation, profit, and loss reports to monitor financial operation of school nutrition program; prepares annual financial report for Indiana State Board of Education

• Implements accounting systems and standards, including appropriate software, to operate a fiscally sound program that meets state and federal guidelines of program accountability

• Develops methods to recruit, select, place, train, supervise, and evaluate personnel in the child nutrition programs in cooperation with the Personnel Department

• Trains foodservice employees in the use of computer technology to improve individual school nutrition programs efficiently and effectively

• Creates and Implements departmental policies

• Develops job performance standards, identifies relationships of positions, and provides for performance improvement in staff

• Establishes standards for the professional growth of the school district foodservice staff. Coordinates training of foodservice staff

• Develops and integrates employee safety procedures into all phases of the foodservice operation

• Implements a customer driven program that focuses on satisfaction and value

• Establishes quality standards for the child nutrition program, specifically with regard to presentation and service

• Monitors health, safety, and sanitation standards in all schools in cooperation with the School City of Hammond Operations Department, the Lake County Health Department, and the Indiana Department of Public Health

• Supervises menu planning and food preparation process

• Serves as a consultant to parents, staff, and administration in matters regarding child nutrition

• Monitors compliance with district wellness plan

• Assists parents, teachers, and healthcare provider in planning menus for students with special dietary needs

• Serves as the district consultant on matters related to nutrition

• Serves as a consultant to the Culinary Arts Program personnel at the Area Career Center

• Purchases, receives, and stores, and accounts for quality food and supplies for the child nutrition program in accordance with local and state guidelines in cooperation with the school purchasing department

• Implements an effective procurement system that complies with local, state, and federal laws

• Develops procedures to ensure the food production system that is efficient, effective, and provides safe nutritious food of high quality

• Develops procurement guidelines to ensure purchased food and supplies reflect product knowledge, customer demand, district needs, and nutrition objectives

• Establishes standards for receiving, storing, and inventorying food and non-food supplies; maintains monthly inventory of food inventory as a monthly report of assets

• Responsible for planning and supervising catering events for school administration and school organizations

• Procures and maintains foodservice equipment in cooperation with the School City of Hammond Maintenance Department, monitors preventive maintenance program, and plans for replacement of equipment based upon effective management practices

• Develops a marketing plan to inform the students, staff, and the public in regard to department services, and to enhance the image of the child nutrition program

• Develops guidelines for providing services in response to disaster or emergency situations

• Acts as a member of school district committees as requested including, but not limited to district wellness advisory council

• Belongs to professional organizations including, but not limited to, the Indiana School Nutrition Association (ISNA), School Nutrition Association (SNA), Indiana Association of School Business Officials (IASBO), and Association of School Business Officials (ASBO)

• Attends School Board meetings; attends and participates in local, state, and national conferences to maintain standards of excellence in child nutrition matters

• Any additional duties as assigned by the supervisor or the Superintendent

Other Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of child nutrition management experience; multi-unit experience desired

• Possesses strong written and oral communication skills

• National certification in food service sanitation (ServSafe through National Restaurant Association or equivalent)

Personal Attributes Desired:

• Ability to provide vision and direction for two departments

• Ability to listen and effectively communicate with administrators, contractors, and staff

• Ability to plan and organize

• Detail-oriented

• Creative problem solver

• Ability to use root cause analysis investigative methods for effective corrective action

• Ability to communicate effectively with administrators and staff

• Ability to work with and get along well with others

• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.

It is the policy of the School City of Hammond not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).