Supervisor of Childn Nutrition

District: Milford School District

Position: Supervisor of Child Nutrition Program
Location: Milford School District
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Starting Date: October 2023

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with courses from one of the following areas: food, nutrition, or institutional management.
• Master’s Degree in food, nutrition or institutional management preferred.
• Registered Dietitian preferred.
• Three years professional experience in food, nutrition, or institutional management.
• School Nutrition experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, including staff, students, school administration.
• Experience with use of technology and point of service software to improve performance and efficiency within the program.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Supervises all Cafeteria Management and Child Nutrition staff.
• Develops, implements and evaluates goals/objectives for the Child Nutrition Program.
• Establishes the organizational framework for achieving program goals and objectives.
• Directs, monitors, and evaluates the implementation of school nutrition programs within the school district or state in compliance with program standards of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Implements the appropriate use of information systems in the management of child nutrition programs.
• Plans for the development, coordination, and implementation of nutrition, sanitation, food and employee safety education as part of the school nutrition program.
• Oversees all financial, personnel, and payroll needs and functions.
• Establishes and implements budgeting and financial management systems consistent with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Maintains and submits accurate, timely, and well-documented records and reports.
• Establishes a comprehensive program for personnel management in cooperation with managers, administrators, and other appropriate personnel.
• Develops an effective system to include monitoring for quality food production and handling and service or with state personnel who provide technical assistance.
• Establishes a system for the procurement and distribution of food and non-food materials or with state personnel who provide technical assistance.
• Determines facility needs, repair and replacement of equipment.
• Plans facility layouts and determines equipment needs.
• Implements standards and controls for safety in food service facility design or with state personnel who provide technical assistance.
• Establishes and maintains a school nutrition program marketing system for the district.
• Establishes effective working relationships with appropriate members of all departments in the school district or state agency as provided, as well as other stakeholders such as students, parents, and community members.
• Implements a program for continuous self-development and professional growth.
• Supervises district functions where food service is provided; this includes evening and weekends when applicable.
• Monitors 24-hour temperature monitoring system and is available on call to respond when temperature alerts occur.
• Informs vendors, reschedules deliveries for school emergency closures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: Twelve-month employee.

Salary and Benefits: Salary range and benefits are commensurate with qualifications and experience in accordance with Board of Education Policy.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Application Process: Internal and external applicants must follow the application process. All qualified and interested persons are invited to complete the online application at www.milfordschooldistrict.org. Only completed packets will be considered. The following items must be included:

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Copy of unofficial transcripts
• Three separate letters of recommendation

Application Deadline: October 6, 2023

For more information contact: Laura Manges, Director of Human Resources, 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, DE 19963 Tel: 302-424-6393 or Email lmanges@msd.k12.de.us

Employment with the Milford School District is contingent upon successful:

• Successful Determination of Suitability of Criminal Background Check and Child Protection Registry Check
• Physician’s Health Certification
• TB Test (within last five years)
• Verification of Credentials and Past Employment
• Adherence to School District Policies
• Milford Board of Education Approval

Milford School District reserves the right to take disciplinary action up to and including termination upon discovering false or misleading statements and/or documents after an offer of employment has been accepted. The Human Resources staff will assist in completion of all required documentation.

Milford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.

If any person has a complaint alleging any action which is prohibited by this policy, they should contact the Title IX Coordinator or the District 504 and ADA Coordinator, 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, Delaware 19963. Telephone (302) 422-1600.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account

Medical specialties:

• Dietetics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person