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Job Title: Nutrition Services Manager
Salary Range: $85,137 - $114,091
Reports to: Director of Finance
Please note that this position is 260 days (12 months) with 10 paid holidays, paid sick leave and paid flexible personal leave (3 days per year). If hired after the start of the school year, days and leave are pro-rated. The McMinnville School District provides generous personal and family benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage.
Job Summary:
Lead the Nutrition Services Department operations, including management of daily operations, staff development, policies and operational procedures, records management and regulatory compliance with State and Federal agencies. Ensure the Nutrition Services team is fully compliant with all regulations related to food service in schools. Develop and implement both short and long range planning for the department.
Essential Job Functions:
Direct the Nutrition Services Department operations to maintain an effective and efficient child nutrition program, ensuring compliance with local, state and federal standards, guidelines, regulations and laws related to public schools’ child nutrition programs.
Lead the development of solutions for Department issues; develop policies to meet department environmental program goals; monitor operations and assure the quality of the services and work products; interpret policies and procedures, and assure the consistent interpretation and application of Federal, State and McMinnville Public Schools rules and regulations.
Establish financial objectives and goals; recommend efficiencies to keep costs within established financial guidelines; analyze costs of materials, equipment, commodities and labor; track and monitor departmental expenditures to assure the effective allocation and utilization of resources and manage contracts for special services. Manage procurement practices for the Department to ensure proper practices and compliance with Federal and State regulations.
Direct sanitation, food safety and employee safety activities; ensure that procedures to identify potential food safety hazards HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) plans and food quality procedures are created and implemented; ensure implementation of employee safety regulations.
Manage all nutrition services staff; develop priorities and assign tasks and projects; monitor progress to assure quality and timely delivery of services; assure that appropriate services are provided and goals are defined and achieved; develop staff skills and conduct performance evaluations; interview and hire candidates for staff job openings; meet regularly to discuss and resolve priorities, workload and related issues.
Direct procedures to assure production of safe, nutritious and high quality food; monitor operational procedures for efficient and effective food distribution.
Develop and oversee nutrition and menu planning to ensure meals are cost effective and meet regulatory guidelines.
Direct access to Supply Chain to ensure that the department has the appropriate resources to support the needs of the district.
Manage equipment procurement and required maintenance for Department
Oversee and implement Nutrition Services marketing plans using a variety of media, including web, social media and written communications.
Responsible for being familiar with the school/district policies and procedures which govern the work.
Prompt and regular attendance is required.
Other Job Functions:
Interpret and apply applicable local, state and Federal, standards, guidelines, regulations and laws related to Pre-K – 12 public education nutrition programs.
Monitor school compliance with Federal, State, local and district standards, guidelines, regulations, laws and policies related to school nutrition programs.
Respond to ODE directives for data requests in a timely manner.
Assess student nutrition issues and develop recommendations for McMinnville Public Schools Nutrition Services Operations.
Manage staff, delegate tasks and authority, and coach to improve staff performance.
Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
Deliver a high-level of customer service to district stakeholders.
Respond quickly to systems’ failures and recommend procedures for improvement.
Analyze processes and problems, identify opportunities for improvement and follow through on changes. Prepare and present data in written and oral reports, and represent the district in a variety of public settings. Provide leadership by building, directing and motivating a diverse workforce at all levels in the district. Operate a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Communicate with and monitor multiple school sites and district locations in person during the course of the workday.
Performs other tasks as assigned.
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Participates in various meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge.
Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, Institutional Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management or a related field is required. Certification as a Registered Dietitian is preferred. Experience in K-12 public schools is highly desirable.
Five (5) years of management experience overseeing programs and staff in a large-scale, full-service, multi-site food preparation and distribution environment, including experience with managing meal planning and food preparation operations, is required.
Any other combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the candidate is likely to possess the skill, knowledge, ability and trait characteristics essential for this classification may be considered.
Knowledge of Federal, State and local codes and regulations governing food handling and school food service. Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including cost accounting, budgeting, purchasing, contract management and employee supervision.
Extensive knowledge of USDA Child Nutrition programs.
Positions in this classification are required to obtain and maintain a valid Servsafe certification card throughout the course of employment.
Understands techniques and practices for efficient and cost effective management of resources.
Understands technologies and computer applications related to school nutrition.
Strong knowledge of nutrition and health requirements for children and young adults.
Customer service and public relations methods and practices.
Uses principles and practices of effective leadership, management and supervision.
Ability to make decisions based on policies, procedures, regulations and best practices.
Ability to interpret technical procedures, governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information both verbally and in writing and respond professionally to questions from administrative staff, board members and community.
Ability to use Google Suite of products for purposes of maintaining data and providing schedules, reports and other written communications.
Ability to work cooperatively and harmoniously as a team member.
Ability to plan, organize, and work without close supervision.
Maintains and respects confidential information and the privacy of District staff, students, and families.
Carries out work responsibilities effectively under pressure of deadlines, interruptions, and new or emergency situations.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Ability to respect confidential information.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; and use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment varies but is usually moderate.
Terms of Employment: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of supervisory staff.
Note: The description contained herein reflects general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. Employees who hold this position may be asked to perform duties of other positions on the same classification level.
MSD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of MSD’s goals.
McMinnville School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any education programs, activities or employment. McMinnville provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.
McMinnville School District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability or genetics. For more information see District Policy GBA-Equal Employment Opportunity.
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADA). Individuals with disabilities may contact the director of human resources for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900 or 711.
