Menu and Compliance Supervisor - Willis, United States - Willis Independent School District

Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Responsible for creating all school menus in compliance with federal and state requirements and regulations, performing nutritional analysis on all school menus and foods as needed and providing nutritional support and expertise in the area of student special diets and other department needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:


Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree (preferred)
• TASN Certified (Level 4 Preferred)
• Completed Montgomery County Food Service Manager Certification course either before or during the first year as manager and maintain recertification every 3 years as prescribed by the Health Department
• Minimum 5 years Child Nutrition experience, manager experience preferred
• Knowledgeable in TDA and USDA guidelines
• Selfmotivated and directed, able to perform efficiency with mínimal supervision
• Able to work flexible hours to include extended hours
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of "Smart Snacks" rules
• Proficient computer skills; word, excel. Power point
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Nutritional Analysis Software
• Knowledge of food service equipment and preparation
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

Experience:

• Five years of experience in food service management
• Three years of experience in school food service management

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:


MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements.

• Develop cost-effective school menus in accordance with USDA requirements and federal and state regulations.
• Oversee the development of all menus, production plans and records in accordance with USDA requirements and federal and state regulations.
• Oversee the distribution of all menus, production plans, records, and related materials.
• Develop menus, recipes, production plans and records for special serving days or events (holiday menus, After School Snack Program, Summer Feeding Program, etc.).
• Oversee USDA commodity inventory at district warehouse and plan menus to utilize commodities in a timely manner; assist with the management of USDA donated commodities and commodity processing.
• Conduct nutrient analysis of all school meals and menus; evaluate nutritional information on food bids.
• Authorize substitutions made by vendors on orders.
• Review and process all documentation regarding student nutritional services, especially special diets and food allergies, in a timely manner. Disseminate special diet information as needed to Food Service Manager, school nurse and parents.
• Act as a liaison between the Food Service Department and District Special Services during ARD conferences.
• Develop and maintain appropriate records such as vendor, bid lists and CN label filing system.
• Maintain the Food Service website with up-to-date nutrition information and other areas as assigned.
• Assist with Manager Trainee Program by organizing and teaching lessons as scheduled.
• Organize and oversee taste testing to various groups (student, F &NS staff, or District staff, etc.) to obtain customer participation information (menu item feedback and menu item suggestions) and make recommendations based on input.
• Attend and participate in all monthly manager and safety meetings as scheduled; participate in development of in-service training programs for all Food Service staff; provide training as assigned.
• Attend workshops, in and out of District staff development sessions, and other continuing education courses that will develop and maintain professional credentials for this position.
• Keep abreast of supply sources and new product development by meeting with vendors, attending food shows and participating in local and state professional associations.
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Willis ISD and the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs.
• Perform school site visitation as needed to observe meal service, food quality and customer satisfaction.
• Manage, implement, and communicate nutrition education activities and information through Food Service staff to students, parents, campus staff, and administrators as needed to create awareness of importance of good nutrition as related to overall good health.
• Assist in the planning and future development of the department, including short

- and long-range goals, budgeting, purchasing, staffing strategies, marketing and equipment needs.

• Additional duties as assigned by Director/Assistant Director of Food Service or his/her designee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly supervise and evaluate one or more F&NS Manager(s) as assigned; direct/supervise the tasks of small managerial groups; evaluate employee performance formally or informally; responsible for training others in