School Nutrition Services Coordinator

Assists the Director & Assistant Director of School Nutrition Services to meet the needs of all general and nutrition-related requirements for the district.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing technical nutrition and marketing components of the Office of School Nutrition Services compliance portfolio, including:
  • Menu development and review
  • Programmatic monitoring of school meal and child nutrition programs
  • Nutritional analysis
  • Nutrition education
  • Nutrition marketing
  • Event planning & coordination
  • Community partnership development
  • Dietetic Intern preceptorship
  • Medical dietary accommodations
  • Development of compliance training materials and programs
• Ensure compliance with the National School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program, Summer Meals Program, and Afterschool Snack Program.
• Maintain good working relationships with administration, staff, and students in a team environment.
• Develop and teach nutrition education programs to children and adults.
• Nutrition and Menu Planning:
  • Review menus and perform nutrition analyses, providing recommendations for improvement to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations, including special diet menus, special events, and field trips.
  • Assess student preferences, industry trends, and current research to plan menus and generate marketing tactics that encourage participation in various programs.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain menu planning & nutrition analysis software and costing for all meal programs.
  • Develop menus for all grade levels according to USDA regulations and utilizing available commodities in partnership with SNS Executive Chef.
  • Assign and publish menus and production plans for all menu cycles in the software program.
  • Maintain current nutrition information on all food items.
  • Develop, test, and evaluate new recipes in partnership with SNS Executive Chef.
  • Conduct taste testing and engage customer feedback for new products.
  • Develop and maintain allergy and ingredient information on all food items and recipes.
  • Communicate information via the division website, School Café, and to respective departments throughout the division.
  • Handle parent and/or nurse requests for dietary accommodation, nutrition, and/or allergy/ingredient information.
  • Manage, design, and implement medically necessary diet accommodations for students with identified and documented medical conditions.
• Procurement:
  • Actively research nutritive food options to include in meal programs.
  • Communicate and meet with vendors for the procurement and marketing of new products.
  • Maintain and update Master Bid for Prime Vendor annual procurement.
  • Incorporate new food and packaging items into the menu.
  • Assist with commercial and commodity food purchasing and inventories for district and at the school level.
  • Assess equipment needs for smallware, as well as new construction projects, based on projected menu cycles and make recommendations accordingly.
  • Support the procurement process through market research and other projects as assigned.
• Accountability & Compliance:
  • Support all compliance-related functions, including applications, audits, training, reviews, and annual verification as assigned.
  • Track various SNS records, including Dietary Accommodation forms for medically necessary diets related to disease management and allergens, Early Childhood Center (ECC) and K-12 production records.
  • Conduct manager training sessions for new hires, annual mandatory training needs, and any other identified needs throughout the year to ensure meal compliance.
  • Develop training materials and conduct nutrition, HACCP Food Safety/Sanitary, child nutrition meal pattern guideline, and food allergy training.
  • Revise and utilize New Employee Training Handbook as needed.
• Marketing:
  • Lead marketing and student engagement activities related to the child nutrition programs and special celebrations in partnership with School Nutrition Managers.
  • Manage all social media pages and social media content calendar.
  • Manage updates to ACPS webpages.
  • Lead the development and implementation of a marketing plan to attract students, parents, teachers, administrators, support staff, and community.
  • Develop and implement taste testing and student satisfaction projects in partnership with the Executive Chef.
  • Develop marketing materials, including signage and calendar menus, as well as assist with merchandising and food product display in cafeterias.
  • Provide guidance to SNS technology personnel with implementation of online meal ordering process and publishing of menus on SchoolCafe.
  • Oversee planning of nutrition-related menus and events for National School Breakfast Week, National School Lunch Week, and National Nutrition Month.
• Nutrition Education:
  • Develop nutrition education materials and activities for programs, such as the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.
  • Interpret current scientific information on food, nutrition, diet, and health to Division professionals, parents, agencies, and the public through technical assistance and/or presentation.
  • Provide group nutrition education for the Division including school community groups such as PTA and employee groups, school health fairs, & career days.
  • Write articles on nutrition for department or district newsletters and contribute to local press as needed.
• Community Outreach:
  • Build relationships and collaborate with various internal departments, vendors, and external stakeholders to achieve program success.
  • Travel offsite to schools, agencies, and community partners to deepen understanding of the child nutrition programs.
  • Communicate and support SNS initiatives as assigned.
  • Handle and follow up on inquiries and correspondence from ACPS families and community stakeholders regarding nutrition and compliance actions, policies, and procedures.
  • Actively communicate with community nutrition partners on current campaigns.
  • Serve on the Division Wellness Committee and/or Food Safety Council as directed.
  • Assist Division with nutrition/diet-related employee and/or student wellness programs.
  • Plan, implement, and oversee the education of Didactic intern rotations.
  • Work closely with Early Childhood Programming & Virginia Preschool Initiative to establish equipment and diet needs for age-specific meal planning.
  • Manage and respond to parent & community feedback.
  • Meet with parents and/or students as needed.
• General:
  • Utilize various computer programs to track data and create presentations, signs, charts, graphs, tables, and memos.
  • Stay up to date on current food and nutrition trends.
  • Actively participate in Grant Program Management.
  • Participate in professional development activities that enhance personal growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Food Management, Dietetics, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (required); SNA certification and/or SNS credentials preferred.
• Serve Safe Certified within 90 days of hire date.
• Job-related experience required.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of nutritional regulatory compliance and menu development.
• Ability to execute multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in computer skills, including MS Office suite.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Excellent fact-finding, analysis, and problem-solving skills through critical analysis.
• Experience in K-12 or Higher Education food service establishments preferred.
• Maintain Registration as a Dietitian recognized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Menu development, nutritional analysis, nutrition education, marketing, special diets, employee development and training, maintaining community partnerships, act as preceptor for Dietetic Interns, comply with mandated health standards.

Physical Requirements

• Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
• Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous activities of primarily product/technical nature when training personnel.
• Physical exertion to manually move, lift (to 50+ lbs.), carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Prolonged standing and working near and around moving mechanical parts.
• Work in a moderate noise environment, with computers, printers, and light traffic.
• Exposure to air contaminants such as dust, fumes, and/or disagreeable odors.

Pay

Hourly wage $37.87 to $46.59, determined from Grade 33 of the ACPS Support Salary Scale.

Schedule

12-month, 240-day position.

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.