Child Nutrition Coordinator

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District; Harlingen (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is seeking a qualified Child Nutrition Manager to assist the Director of Child Nutrition in directing and managing all district programs in school facilities. The role emphasizes safety, nutrition, and compliance across operations.

The position requires collaboration, training, and auditing responsibilities, with priority on regulatory adherence and high-quality meals for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management preferred.
• Master's degree preferred in related fields.
• Registered Dietitian preferred.
• Current Food Manager Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of K-12 food service software and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all Child Nutrition programs in district facilities.
• Plan and implement programs meeting regulatory and nutritional requirements.
• Lead the Afterschool At-Risk Meal (CACFP) program including planning, training, implementing and auditing.
• Assist with supervision of Department operations and procurement compliance.
• Assume lead role in food service operations in the director's absence.

Skills

K-12 software knowledge

HACCP principles

Nutritional analysis basics

Teamwork and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics/FSM

Master's degree preferred

Registered Dietitian preferred

Food Manager Certification preferred

Job description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assists Director of Child Nutrition to direct and manage all Child Nutrition programs and supervises operations in the district facilities. Plans and implements programs that fulfill regulatory requirements, meet the nutritional requirements for students, promote the development of sound nutritional practices, and maintain a safe and sanitary environment. Directly manage the Afterschool At-Risk Meal (CACFP) Program including compliance, planning, training, implementing and auditing all aspects of the program. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assisting, and directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Assists with the supervision of the operation of the Child Nutrition Department and ensures compliance with federal, state, and district regulations and policies. Assists with directing and managing the operation of accountability and procurement for the department which includes compliance with federal, state and district board policies. Assumes lead role in the food service operations in the absence of the Child Nutrition Director.

QUALIFICATION

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree (Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management preferred).
• Master's degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management, or related fields (preferred)
• Registered Dietitian (preferred)
• Current Food Manager Certification (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of K-12 food service software including point of sale and back office management modules.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules and regulations pertaining to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies and/or regulations; personnel processes; standard business practices; program planning and development; and concepts of quantity cooking and nutritional analysis.
• Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include; adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups and individuals; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with detailed information/data.

Experience:

• A minimum of three years of work experience in a K-12 school district environment or equivalent field of experience

CALENDAR:

226 Work Calendar

SALARY:

Minimum: $74,666