Fulton County Schools

Supervisor, School Nutrition Menus and Wellness

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PayCompetitive
LocationAtlanta/Georgia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 32095

      Summary

      Plans School Nutrition Program menus for a large school district; Completes a nutrient analysis of all menus and recipes; Plans and coordinates a wellness program to be implemented at all elementary, middle and high schools; Assists with product selection and bid development for foods to be used in the School Nutrition Program

      Essential Duties

      • Develops and monitors breakfast, lunch, snack, and non-reimbursable menus
      • Completes nutrition analysis of all menus to document compliance with USDA School Meals Initiative Regulations
      • Develops, tests, and standardizes recipes to include recipe adjustments, commodity usage, and recipe evaluations
      • Develops bid specifications for food and supplies
      • Writes proposals for nutrition education grants
      • Generates wellness communications for online and printed materials Identifies nutrition resources to enhance menu planning and nutrition education
      • Evaluates menus and non-reimbursable food items base cost versus nutrient contribution Identifies and locates new products for school meals
      • Assumes responsibility for USDA commodity ordering, allocating to schools, net off invoice items and processing
      • Develops inventory management tools and training for purchased and commodity foods
      • Updates production record training as needed for regulatory compliance
      • Maintains food item, inventory, recipe and menu data bases
      • Develops monthly menu calendars and posts to website
      • Maintains all data bases and processes related to food production and meal service
      • Implements Wellness Policy including evaluation with schools, staff and departments
      • Serves as liaison to local wellness groups and provides training for school activities to promote wellness
      • Functions as an Area Supervisor for schools as needed
      • Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

      Required Education

      Bachelor’s Degree in In a related field with the ability to earn Masters Degree within time period mandated by State

      Certification/Licensure

      Must be a registered dietitian
      Must hold or be eligible for Clear Renewable Certificate or Non-Renewable Professional Certificate for School Nutrition Director as defined by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC)

      Experience Qualifications

      Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in food service operations or a public school setting and 3 additional years of related food service experience required

      Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

      • Knowledge of food service standards including menu planning, food preparation, portion control, serving procedures, and sanitation practices
      • Knowledge of purchasing and financial management procedures
      • Knowledge of Federal, State, and local school food and nutrition policies and procedures
      • Ability to supervise and work effectively with departmental personnel
      • Good decision-making and problem solving skills
      • Proficiency with computer, data entry and related applications
      • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
      • Excellent organizational and leadership skills

      Working Conditions

      • Office and school environment

    Physical Demands

    • Sitting at desk or table
    • Standing in a school kitchen
    • Ability to perform food preparation and meal service tasks
    • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • About the company

      The Fulton County School System is a school district headquartered in Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States.
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