Nutrition Specialist at Nutrition Services

Lodi Unified School District; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lodi Unified School District seeks a Nutrition Services Supervisor to plan well-balanced, cost-effective meals within a fixed budget and to train staff in related topics. The role includes supervising and evaluating assigned personnel and supporting the Director of Food Services.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or related field, plus two years of supervisory experience in large-quantity food service; a Registered Dietitian is preferable, and a California

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition/dietetics or related field.
• Two years of supervisory experience in large-quantity food service.
• Knowledge of nutrition, meal planning and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan nutritious, cost-effective menus within a fixed budget.
• Train district staff on related topics and procedures.
• Supervise and evaluate performance of assigned staff.
• Assist the Director of Food Services with planning and compliance.

Skills

Nutritional knowledge

Menu analysis

Budgeting

Staff training

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or related

Two years supervisory experience in food service

Registered Dietitian preferred

California Driver's License

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Job description

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Participate in the planning of nutritious, cost-effective and attractive meals, train staff on various related topics and provide highly responsible assistance to the Director of Food Services. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE OF: Nutritional requirements of school-aged children. Menu analysis and planning techniques including food values, combinations, allergies and substitutions. Principles of quantity food preparation and nutrition. Food terminology, markets and commodities. Applicable laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities. Health, safety and sanitation principles and procedures and applicable state regulations. Spreadsheet computer software programs and word processing. Budget preparation and control. Principles and practices of supervision and training.

ABILITY TO: Plan well-balanced, nutritional and appetizing menus within a fixed budget. Use computer software to create menus and analyze costs. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Provide training to district personnel in establishing and maintaining healthy and nutritious food service programs; prepare and deliver oral presentations. Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics, Food Service Management, or Business, (Must be attached to the application) and two years increasingly responsible experience as a supervisor in food service or institutional food management involving planning and preparation of food in large quantities. A registered Dietician (preferable). Requires California Drivers License.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

The following MUST BE ATTACHED: to application on or before the deadline:

• High School Diploma OR equivalent OR
• Associate's Degree OR Bachelor’s Degree OR Higher Education Degree

If selected for the position, out-of-district applicants must be T.B. tested and fingerprinted. A practical skills test may be administered at the time of interview.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation.

Lodi Unified School District Maintains a Tobacco Free Workplace.