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Position: Assistant Director for Student Nutrition Description:

Support and assist the Director in managing the operations of Child Nutrition Program to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations while providing nutritious meals to all stakeholders. Specifically oversee operations of office staff and procedures, software systems, and nutritional adequacy, quality, and acceptability of all meals served. Assist with fiscal and personnel management

Salary: Based on experience Length of Assignment: 226 Days Qualifications: Minimum Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Foodservice Management, Dietetics or Business Texas Assosication of School Nutrition Certififcation level 5 (Preferred) Registered and/or licensed dietician a plus Special Knowledge/Skills:

Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills Ability to manage budget and personnel Knowledge of menu planning and food purchasing Knowledge of Federal School Meal programs and regulations Knowledge of cost control and financial reports Strong computer skills Standard of Professional Conduct: As an employee of Galena Park ISD, you will be expected to follow the Board of Trustees Policy, the GPISD Employee Handbook, departmental and/or campus procedures, and all local, state and federal laws and policies.

Experience:

Five years of experience in school food service administrative environment

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Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Contact Mike McKay, Executive Director for Human Resource Services Galena Park Independent School District 14705 Woodforest Blvd., Houston, TX 77015 [email protected]

Application: Out of District Applicants must submit letter of interest along with a current

resume (these two documents can be downloaded directly into the applicant

portal) and also apply online by creating an account on the GPISD Applicant

Portal at:

www.galenaparkisd.com/appportal.php

The District shall not fail or refuse to hire or discharge any individual, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of any of the following protected characteristics: Race, color, or national origin; Sex;

Religion; Age (applies to individuals who are 40 years of age or older); Disability; or Genetic information [see DAB].

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Assistant Director for PAY GRADE: 105

Student Nutrition

REPORTS TO: Director for Student WORK DAYS: 226 Days

Nutrition

DEPARTMENT: Student Nutrition Department DATE REVISED: 12/18

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Support and assist the Director in managing the operations of Child Nutrition Program to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations while providing nutritious meals to all stakeholders. Specifically oversee operations of office staff and procedures, software systems, and nutritional adequacy, quality, and acceptability of all meals served. Assist with fiscal and personnel management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Foodservice Management, Dietetics or Business Texas Association of School Nutrition Certification level 5 Preferred Registered and/or licensed dietician a plus

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills Ability to manage budget and personnel Knowledge of menu planning and food purchasing Knowledge of Federal School Meal programs and regulations Knowledge of cost control and financial reports Strong computer skills

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Five years of experience in school food service administrative environment

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Manage Student Nutrition Office Functions:

1. Oversee menu planning and food purchasing processes to ensure

compliance with all dietary requirements, TDA and USDA regulations, legal requirements, and cost control.

2. Assist the director to ensure that the Student Nutrition office and operations

are supportive of instructional goals of the district.

3. Maintain written procedures of cafeteria and office activities and processes.

Fiscal Management / Financial Accountability / Facilities Management:

4. Determine commodities to be purchased annually to maximize PAL dollars

and maintain control of food costs and oversee the efficient utilization of these commodities

5. Meet with Vendors to select foods for testing and/or purchasing.

6. Assist with preparation and administration of the budget and monitor

throughout the year.

7. Oversee consolidation of monthly data from POS system into financial and productivity reports.

8. File monthly claim with Texas Department of Agriculture for reimbursement.

9. Assist Director with determining a la carte pricing to cover costs and profit

margin

10. Assist Director and Field Supervisors in selecting and purchasing food service equipment and designing facility upgrades.

11. Plan and Oversee Summer Food Service program.

Implement/Maintain System Software

12. Oversee the upgrades for district level POS and office software annually and

as needed.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES CONTINUED:

13. Ensure software programs are operating with compliance to all laws and regulations.

14. Monitor utilization of software systems to ensure compliance and efficiency,

including POS, all back office software, free and reduced application processing, inventory and nutrition analysis.

15. Liaison with software companies and the District Information Technology

Department

Personnel Management:

16. Cooperate with Elementary and Secondary field supervisors to mediate

grievances between personnel within the department.

17. Interview, recommend for hire, and train substitute personnel.

18. Oversee Catering Manager and Lone Star Grill staff.

19. Maintain database documenting Professional Standards training and TASN certification levels of all Student Nutrition staff.

Professional Development:

20. Attend professional growth activities to keep abreast of innovative

techniques, changing laws and regulations.

21. Plan In-Service training for food service personnel.

22. Attend seminars and classes to increase and maintain knowledge of laws that govern personnel management.

23. Other Duties as Assigned

The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reviewed by Date

Approved by Date