Position: Nutrition Services Coordinator
Reports to: Director, Nutrition Services
Salary Schedule / Grade: Refer to Administrator Salary Schedule
F.L.S.A Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

Under General direction and supervision of the Director, Nutrition Services, performs district wide work supervising and monitoring nutrition service operations at numerous schools. Work involves ensuring compliance of cafeteria operations with district, local, state and federal policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines. The work also involves training of staff, menu input and evaluation, identifying problems and recommending changes in methods and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervision is exercised over site managers and their staffs. Assignments are received orally or in writing. Work is performed independently in accordance with established policies and procedures referring unusual problems to the Director. Work is reviewed through observation and performance appraisal for adherence to established policies and procedures.

The Dayton Way

• Support and maintain the District’s core principles in the areas of professionalism, culture, and customer service. Demonstrate courage, compassion, patience, and a passion for nutrition services in daily activities.
• Meet the challenges of preparing quality meals while complying with company procedures and food safety policies.
• Ensure product quality through adequate storage and product rotation.
• Collaborate and engage effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisors to ensure great customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises food service programs, operations, and related special events in assigned schools, reviews cafeteria operations in areas of record keeping, nutritional standards, food storage, food inventory, forecasting, preparation and service of food, sanitary standards and proper equipment use and care; identifies and recommends correction of operational deficiencies; informs and advises principals and staff on the interpretation, administration, and enforcement of program policies, procedures, standards and guidelines nutrition and food service programs.

Assists in planning, directing, and administering activities necessary to provide breakfast and lunch for students daily.

Works cooperatively with principals and other staff to carry out activities and service.

Works with community and school staffs to interpret and enforce policies, standards and requirements of the department, and all local, state and federal regulations.

Monitors school record keeping, forecasts, production records.

Monitors government reimbursement claims and billing of special programs.

Analyzes individual school foodservice operations regarding the management of money, labor, food, supplies and equipment.

Prepare reports; make recommendations to ensure proper operations, standards and procedures.

Monitors equipment performance, use, care and repairs.

Evaluates performance annually of all assigned employees.

Responsible for routine performance evaluation of all assigned locations and any necessary disciplinary action in compliance with the labor contract, and Board Policies.

Participates in preparing specifications for bids and quotes and food testing.

Attends regular department meetings and other meetings when requested.

Maintains required reports and records such as production, inventory, payroll, and training.

Any other duties as assigned.

Job-specific
? Coping with Stress = think critically and solve problems in difficult situations; capable of handling interruptions effectively
? Interpersonal Skills = successfully interact and engage with students, families, colleagues, administrators, and others; enjoy working with children
? Presentation Skills = creatively share information verbally and in writing to build interest and engage student learners; organize and present information in meaningful, easy-to-understand ways
? Adaptability and Flexibility = willingness to change methods and approaches as appropriate

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S.

Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associate degree considered with a minimum of 3 years of experience in child nutrition programs and work history of positions with increasing managerial and supervisory duties.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES/DEMANDS:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop.

Routinely lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of forty (40) pounds.

Ability to work in refrigerated areas for prolonged periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a Cafeteria and Office environment.

Daily travel required to district facilities. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Occasional out of town travel required for relevant training

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must be able to obtain SERV SAFE and Ohio Dept. of Health Level II Sanitation Certificate/ CPR/1st Aide certification within 60 days of appointment.

Valid Ohio driver’s license.