Child Nutrition Coordinator

Harlingen CISD; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlingen CISD is seeking a qualified leader to assist the Director of Child Nutrition in directing and managing all district Child Nutrition programs across district facilities. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, meeting USDA nutrition requirements, and promoting sound nutritional practices in a safe environment.

You will supervise operations, train staff, plan and audit CACFP activities, and help direct accountability and procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Food and Nutrition) preferred.
• Master's degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management, or related fields preferred.
• Knowledge of K-12 food service software including point of sale and back office management modules.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all Child Nutrition programs across district facilities.
• Oversee Afterschool At-Risk CACFP program including compliance, planning, training, implementing and auditing.
• Supervise operations, staff training, performance appraisals and ensure compliance with federal/state policies.

Skills

K-12 software

HACCP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition

Master's degree in related field

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)

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