Food and Nutrition Field Specialist - #1689910

School or Department

Food and Nutrition Field Specialist

Assignment Open

4/12/24

Start Time

End Time

8 hrs / 5 days

Number of Hours/Day

Non-Bargaining- Exempt

Classification

New Assignment Date

• Assist the Supervisor in the coordination of all district Food & Nutrition Services operations and maintains program standards. Includes assistance in implementing and maintaining local, state and federal government requirements.
• Coordinates interviews, recommends hiring and job assignments, process transfer of personnel for a department staff.
• Plans and provides staff training, including OSHA, HACCP, personal protective equipment & workers compensation.
• Coordinates and oversees the Summer Food Service Program and After School Snack Programs.
• Maintains, analyzes and submits data, records, and reports, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assists in Human Resource issues, especially assisting in performance improvement plans.
• Knowledge of bargaining group contract and proper procedures for Human Resource functions.
• Plan and coordinate food service needs for new auxiliary programs and calendars.
• Assists with safety, sanitation, food & customer service quality assurance programs.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining local, state and federal government requirements. Monitor meal counting and claiming systems utilizing approved computer software.
• Assists Supervisor in accounting procedures and audits as well as POS operations.
• Assists with establishing & maintaining safety and sanitation procedures, including HACCP and ServSafe.
• Assists in coordinating and monitoring catering services.
• Assists in evaluating management systems, seeking continuous improvement and key performance indicators.
• Reviews and coordinates small and large equipment needs.
• Plan and coordinate delivery schedule for satellite schools via FNS trucks.
• Provide regular field monitoring and for compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains effective communications with staff, principals, parents, students, and community.
• Reports to: Supervisor of Food & Nutrition Services
• Other duties as assigned.

• Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse adult and student populations.
• Good attendance and punctuality are expected to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to supervise staff in various environments.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

• Noise level is quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of various staff members.

• Associates Degree or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred, or appropriate accredited course work in foods, nutrition, food safety and sanitation, restaurant management, or related fields.
• Certified (or certification eligible) through SNA, minimum of Level II, Manager.
• Successful experience in food service management.
• Possess analytical and technological skills in evaluating food preparation, production, cost control, labor, and financial data.
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Demonstrates human relations skills, effectively solving problems and constructively influencing others through leadership, teaming, listening and fairness.
• Ability to take initiative, be creative, delegate and function with minimal supervision.