Director of Wellness, Food and Nutritional Services
Director of Wellness, Food and Nutritional Services
Administer the multi-unit food service operation in compliance with federal and state regulations relating to School Child Nutritional Programs (SCNP), and decision making involving personnel matters and all phases of the program. Responsible for monitoring Key Performance Indicators pertaining to Food and Nutrition Services Department using department surveys and monitoring results. This position will lead and direct the district Wellness Committee. This position will lead professional development around dietary, nutritional and wellness measures for staff. This position will serve as the district liaison for sector partnerships and will ensure industry best practices are being followed. Establish recycling program at each school building for food and physical waste in the Food Service department. This position requires continuous use of independent judgement. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the operations department.
Hiring Specifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field. Or relevant food service experience.
- Supervisory experience in food and nutrition management or related field, preferred, but not required.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Successful experience preparing and presenting to large groups, internal and external.
- Ability to use computer technology, including work processing, spreadsheets, databases (including information systems, i.e. POS systems).
- Experience with establishing, maintaining, and managing within budget parameters.
- Ability to perform within all food and nutrition guidelines, policies, procedures, and deadlines.
- Strong customer service background.
- Minimum of eight (8) hours of food safety-training—either three (3) years prior to start date or completed within 30 days of start date.
- Strong organizational and delegating skills.
- Valid Iowa Driver's license.
- Competency working in a fast paced diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.
Desired:
- Registered and licensed dietician.
- Experience or willingness to represent the school district at conferences and with food and nutrition associations.
- Ability to judge food quality by sight, taste, and smell.