Redwood City School District

Redwood City School District

Director of Child Nutrition Services (CNS) - Bilingual Preferred

Redwood City, US · Director

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About the role

  • Our highly dedicated and skilled team of professionals provides a safe and supportive, inspirational and rigorous, joyful and inclusive environment for all learners.
  • Compiles daily meal participation data; prepares and files monthly Claim for Reimbursement with the California Department of Education.
  • Determine standards for efficient and sanitary practices in food preparation and service; direct the inspection of food served for quality standards; plan for proper storage and economical use of food and supplies to minimize waste.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with District Leadership and site administrators regarding cafeteria needs and student meal participation for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.
  • Train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions Develop and maintain high standards of food preparation and service with an emphasis on customer appeal, customer service, food safety, nutrition standards, meal program requirements, and financial position.
  • Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of records, reports, and other documents related to Child Nutrition Services, personnel, finances, and inventory; develop and meet departmental goals and plans based on District priorities; develop marketing plans to increase participation in the meal program.
  • Develop and implement long and short-term goals and activities designed to develop assigned programs and services; administer the Food & Nutrition Services employee training programs; operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment and utensils.
  • Collaborate with and present to parents and the community about the Child Nutrition program; communicate with administrators, District personnel and others to coordinate activities.
  • Plan, develop, prepare and evaluate menus for the Child Nutrition program, testing ingredients, procedures, and products; train staff on preparation and service of successful products; plan and oversee catered events.
  • Analyze and determine the need for types and quantities of food, supplies and equipment; meet with manufacturers, brokers and vendors; attend conferences and food shows; direct and coordinate the procurement of food, supplies and equipment; develop and review bids for purchase of food, supplies and equipment; recommend contracts for Board approval.
  • Provide technical expertise, information, and assistance to the CNS Supervisors/Leads, the Director, Fiscal services, and/or Chief Business Officer regarding assigned functions; advise superiors of unusual trends or problems and recommend appropriate corrective action.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in any academic major with at least five years' experience in the management of school nutrition programs.
  • Knowledge Of: Procedures, methods, techniques, and equipment used in the preparation, cooking, and serving of large quantities of food, including quality and portion control.

Nice to have

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • 12 Months An Equal Opportunity Employer The Redwood City School District (RCSD) is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • RCSD makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
  • The Redwood City School District seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.
  • Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
  • Valid California Driver's License
  • Valid Serv Safe Certificate

Compensation

  • Manage semi-annual and multi-year Child Nutrition audits initiated by local, state and federal agencies, including serving as lead point of contact with visiting officials and assuming ownership of all Child Nutrition processes and procedures examined in audit processes.
  • Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budgets for the Food & Nutrition Services Department; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations.

Benefits

  • Effective practices in Nutrition Education and Student Wellness program.
  • Health and safety regulations.
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