School Nutrition Compliance Coordinator presso Wilson County Schools

Reports To:  Executive Director of School Nutrition

Terms of Employment:  Permanent, 12 Month Position

Nature of Work:  

Under limited supervision performs technical, administrative, and managerial work to

provide leadership and ensure that the goals of the School Nutrition program are fulfilled.

This position involves serving as a mentor in the department to develop the potential of personnel and establish protocol. It is the intention of this role to provide resources, information, training, and direction designed to facilitate the success of all School Nutrition employees. This position also involves coordinating, overseeing, and providing leadership in specialty areas as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications:  

• Associates degree in food service management, nutrition business or related field
• At least five years of related experience in managing a school nutrition program; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge skills, and abilities
• Previous management experience in a food service environment is required
• Must be certified in food safety
• Must have thorough knowledge of HACCP, and federal/state laws
• Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Reviews all HACCP manuals and keeps current on policies.
• Provides on-site leadership to managers and employees.
• Ensures all cafeteria operations comply with federal, state, and local laws, policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Assesses and recommends procedures to streamline productivity and improve quality control.
• Leads in establishing effective communication with staff to provide excellent customer service.
• Actively participates in the conduction of manager meetings with the director to disburse and gather information meant to increase the efficiency of individual cafeteria sites and improve effectiveness.
• Gives input in the development of protocols to ensure employees complete their job

• responsibilities.

• Trains employees on food production records and then evaluates the compliance at each school site to ensure mandated regulations are being met.
• Monitors appropriate department data to ensure proper protocols are being followed and gain insight into areas where additional training is needed.
• Documents all training with required reports for compliance with Professional Standards.
• Maintains a constant check of safety standards and implements corrections when needed.
• Evaluates compliance in all areas and provides monthly reports to the director.
• Conducts and documents NSLP and SBP on-site reviews at each school location before the end of January as well as ASSP, supper and summer meals programs as required.
• Under the instruction of the Director, implements corrective actions needed at each school location and provides the training to staff for effective improvement.
• Coordinates and assists in developing bidding and purchasing procedures for food, supplies, and/or equipment as assigned by the Executive Director, in compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Implements promotions and coordinates nutrition education as part of the school curriculum and provides the training needed to employees.
• Serves as a nutrition education resource.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director, rules and regulations of the Department of Public Instruction, the State Board of Education, and the USDA Food and Nutrition Services.

Physical Requirements (if applicable)

• Must be able to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or  otherwise move objects.  
• Must be able to climb a ladder, lift and move boxes.
• Must be able to withstand cold temperatures when needed to review labels, food items, etc. that must be stored in a freezer.  
• Requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Special Requirements (if applicable)

• Working knowledge of requirements of federal, state, and local agencies governing School Nutrition Programs.  
• Knowledge of the principles of sound nutrition, special diets, food safety, quality quantity food production,fiscal responsibility, business ethics, equipment use, and care, and all requirements of School Food Authority programs.  
• Ability to implement the requirements, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively along with others duties and responsibilities required.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees of this job.