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1109

Exempt

JOB TITLE: CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree, three years work experience in a related field

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Child Nutrition Services

SUPERVISES: Staff as assigned

JOB GOAL: Assists in planning, organizing, and directing all phases of the

Child Nutrition Program

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts on behalf of the Child Nutrition Program Supervisor in her absence.

Coordinates Area Managers, Managers and administrative staff in the implementation and interpretation of policies and regulations.

Assists in planning and conducting monthly managers meetings.

Coordinates training and hiring of Child Nutrition Program Personnel.

Assists with required school site visits.

Assists the Supervisor, Area Managers and Managers in handling personnel problems, emergency situations and in maintaining the integrity of the school cafeterias.

Assists in preparing and publishing centralized menus for the lunch, breakfast, snack, and summer feeding programs; plans special diets and services as needed.

Assists in preparing specifications for all food, supplies, and equipment purchased for the food service operation and assists in evaluating bid proposals for food, supplies and equipment.

Meets with vendors to receive new product information and conducts evaluations on sample products.

Serves as an advisor for the professional organization for child nutrition personnel.

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS OF WORK

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Home Economics, or other related food service area. Three years of experience in Nutrition, Dietetics, Home Economics or related food service, preferably in a school or institutional setting; or any equivalent combination of acceptable experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

Considerable knowledge of effective management, methods, practices, and procedures relating to large scale food preparation and service.

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Child Nutrition Program Coordinator

Considerable knowledge of dietary standards and nutritional needs of school age children.

Ability to coordinate, organize and direct a child nutrition program.

Ability to develop and implement effective policies and procedures pertaining to a child nutrition program.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials and administrators, staff, representatives of private and governmental organizations, parents, and the general public.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Division: Administrative

Pay Grade: 2

Working Days: 244

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

APPROVED BY: ______DATE: ______

REVIEWED AND AGREED BY:______DATE:______

WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical demands/environmental factors are representative. While the general working conditions are not exhaustive, the information is intended to inform all parties. These are not designed to deprive anyone of his/her rights under any state or federal law.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Medium lifting, 15-44 pounds Driving

Medium carrying, 15-44 pounds Inside

Sitting Slippery surfaces

Travel (frequent district-wide) Walking

Standing Climbing stairs, ladder, ramps

Chemical exposure (cleaning supplies) Works with hands in water

Reaching Repetitive hand motions

Hearing Speech

Frequent prolonged or irregular hours Visual acuity

Speech Distinguishing colors

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