Job Title: Director of Child Nutrition
Exemption Status/Test: Exempt
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Dept./School: Child Nutrition
Date Revised: October 2024
Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage the child nutrition operation of the district. Plan and implement programs meeting regulatory and nutritional requirements for students, promote development of sound nutritional practices, and maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
A Bachelor’s degree in any academic major and at least two years of relevant school nutrition programs experience or an Associate’s degree or equivalent educational experience with academic major in food and nutrition, dietetics, home and consumer sciences, food service management, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field and at least two years of relevant school nutrition programs experience.
Eight hours of food safety training (completed not more than five years prior to employee’s start date or within 30 days of employee’s start date)
Clear and valid Texas driver’s license
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of menu planning, food purchasing, and preparation of foods in food service environment
Ability to conduct on-site inspections of food service facilities districtwide
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
3 years experience in food service management
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Child Nutrition Operations
1. Direct and manage district’s child nutrition programs.
2. Develop menus meeting established nutritional requirements for students.
3. Work cooperatively with campus principals to create lunch schedules and resolve personnel issues.
4. Establish and direct process of providing free and reduced lunch applications following United States Department of Agriculture and Texas Education Agency guidelines for meal eligibility and reimbursement of federal funds.
5. Develop and maintain written procedures for all food service operations.
Budget and Inventory
6. Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
7. Work cooperatively to develop and implement a cost-effective and efficient food procurement and inventory system meeting both federal and Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards.
8. Assist with the evaluation of formal bids and make recommendations for the awarding of contracts for school board approval.
9. Approve and forward invoices and purchase orders for food service department to accounting department.
10. Develop and implement inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies and recommend replacement and disposal of obsolete equipment as necessary.
Policy, Reports, and Law
11. Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
12. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
13. Ensure employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process food service payroll is delivered in a timely manner.
14. Complete minimum annual continuing education requirements.
Personnel Management
15. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
16. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for food service department positions.
17. Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operation in the food service area.
18. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
Safety
19. Ensure measures are in place and operating to protect food, supplies, and equipment in school cafeterias, lunchrooms, and warehouses.
20. Maintain safety standards conforming with federal, state, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.
21. Organize and conduct training programs to promote safe food handling and a safe work environment.
Other
22. Attend professional growth activities to keep abreast of innovative techniques for food service operations.
23. Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of campus cafeteria managers, supervisors, and support staff assigned to the child nutrition department.
Benefits:
MFISD offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. TRS-Active Care participants can choose from three medical plan options, with MFISD contributing $445 towards their monthly medical premiums. Additionally, employees receive a $10,000 Basic Life Insurance Policy at no cost. Optional plans available for purchase include dental, vision, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, healthcare FSA, among others.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; district vehicle
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,496.00 per year
Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Marble Falls, TX 78654 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Marble Falls, TX 78654: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person