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Please note that this position is made available due to a resignation. SUMMARY: Supervises student nutrition services for the district; assists in development and implementation of the department policies and procedures for the student nutrition programs, and auxiliary services. Develops and coordinates all Special Diet accommodations with school nurses, parents, students, and kitchen personnel. Supervises kitchen management and staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. * Assists in the development and execution of the annual business plan. Monitor departments' budget goals and resources in a responsible manner. Use Meals Per Labor Hours to analyze kitchen labor hours with meal participation to effectively use labor in a sustainable way. * Develops and provides oversight of best practices for cash management in student meal programs and all auxiliary services. * Supervises assigned staff; assigns tasks, responsibilities, and projects; evaluates performance, resolves workload and technical issues, and assures that goals are communicated and achieved. * Leads hiring of new staff such as interviewing, orientation and training of new staff after determining the needs of each site using Meals Per Labor Hour documentation * Assists staff reviews and staff issues by conducting meetings and monitoring staffing challenges and performance. * Provides constant support to all SN Supervisors and Managers with ordering, staff management, decision-making and communication, filling in on the floor as needed. * Evaluates and updates established school nutrition policies and procedures. * Monitors and reviews current rules/regulations for school nutrition; communicates changes to staff, customers & community. * Conducts monthly kitchen supervisor meetings communicating departmental needs, changes, budgets, and goals. * Identifies, organizes, and implements procurement processes of all departmental operations; develops and maintains positive vendor relationships; complies with District, federal, state, and local regulations & requirements. * Develops order guides * MSFBG (Minnesota School Food Buying Group) * Farm to School * Maintains positive vendor relationships and communication; works to arrange procurement challenges with supply chain difficulty * Provides oversight of department HACCP food safety plans; works closely with HACCP auditor and Health Department to ensure compliance and necessary record-keeping. * Collaboratively creates and promotes a nutrition education program for both students and adults within the community. * Analyzes facility and equipment needs and procures necessary equipment. * Coordinates equipment maintenance * ? 10 school kitchens + Wetlands Cafe and Quick Bites * ? Indoor/Outdoor concessions stands * ? 3 Nutrition Vehicles * Conduct regular site reviews for all sites to determine site effectiveness in achieving program goals. * Acts as liaison between the Nutrition Department and the students, staff and community. * Communicates frequently with interdepartmental contacts to ensure School Nutrition can support other programs, such as Preschool, Kids & Company, Athletic Events, Kitchen Rentals, etc. * Oversees the selection and evaluation of food products for menus through taste testing; oversees the use of standardized recipes, maintaining Mosaic Menu program. * Oversees the development of menus for each program that meet all requirements using new products and recipes based on sound nutritional concepts; ensures menus meet USDA guidelines and all documentation is accurate * NSBP Breakfast and Breakfast in the classroom - Elementary & Preschool * NSBP Breakfast and Second Chance Breakfast- Secondary * NSLP Lunch Elementary and Secondary * Vended Meal Sites * ? District 287 program * ? Virtual EDU * ? Hopkins Royal Academy * USDA Afterschool Snack Program * Harvest of the Month Program Coordinates the Fresh Fruit and Veggie Program; makes selections on weekly offerings; creates fast facts for teachers to use for education purposes; submits for reimbursement for this program * Uses and manages menu software to create USDA Paperwork such as production records; creates and manages written menus on district website * Establishes a la carte food selections based on high-quality foods that meet all nutritional and budgetary guidelines; evaluates nutrition and pricing of ala carte food items. * Ala Carte Program Primary (Secondary Sites) * Vending * Concessions Indoor/Outdoor * Catering * Wetlands Cafe * Coordinates special events promotion such as National Nutrition Month, National School Lunch and Breakfast Weeks, and School Lunch Hero Day. * Places commodity delivery orders with vendors and tracks receipt of commodities; organizes and maintains annual inventory of brown boxed commodities and DOD produce. Works with USDA Clicks program to monitor commodity funds. * Creates promotional and informational nutrition fact sheets for the School Child Nutrition program for distribution to students, staff and community. * Assists with communication of the District&#8217;s Wellness Policy to students, staff, parents. * Promotes and supports the overall mission of the District by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment. * Manages and coordinates Auxiliary Services for the department- Vending, Concessions, Catering, Use of Kitchen Facilities, Wetlands Cafe. * Maintains Inventory Management - working with software for staff and auditors to ensure that inventory levels are maintained and accurate. * Manages Special Diets within the district; ensures that each student with a special diet has the appropriate menu accommodations; works with staff of the school nutrition department, school nurse and each family individually regarding their special dietary accommodation. * Creates and manages Special Diet Nutrient Analysis; Creates nutrient analysis reports for all school nurses to use for caloric needs to administer medication. * Co-Develops Summer Programming for the Nutrition Department, collaborating with all other departments to provide summer meals * Assists with Vended Sites; works with directors of each program; coordinates service needs of their programs * Performs Back to School training for student nutrition staff and managers. Conducts Orientation for new employees and assists with cashier training. Help create a menu for all District Back to School picnic. Helps prepare, serve, and coordinate picnic tasks. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in business administration, Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a closely related field. * Four (4) years of professional experience in large-scale food preparation facilities. * OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. * Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: * Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. * Driver&#8217;s license. * ServSafe Certification * USDA Professional Standards Training completed each year through CEU Required Knowledge and Skills Required Knowledge: * District policies and procedures. * Public school nutrition programs. * State and Federal program requirements and regulations. * Techniques and practices for efficient and cost-effective management of resources. * Principles and techniques for making effective oral presentations. * Computer applications related to work. * Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation. * Excellent Communication Skills Required Skills: * Planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of staff. * Evaluating workflow and effectively prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands. * Preparing, reviewing, and presenting management reports. * Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and administrative demands. * Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software. * Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. * Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities. * Commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected. * Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the district&#8217;s established Core Values. * Advancing the District&#8217;s mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment, and Resources. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: * The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Mobility to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to stand for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: * Work is performed in office settings and in kitchens settings. * Travel required to locations throughout the district. Hours & Compensation: 1.0 FTE Nonaffiliated &#8211; G50 Range: $74,929.61 - $95,704.32, DOE. 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