Nutrition Director directs and oversees all aspects of an organization's or institution's nutrition guidelines and initiatives. Oversees institution of basic nutrition plans including individualized menu plans and monitors intake and acceptance of meals, snacks, and supplements. Being a Nutrition Director monitors and ensures proper nutrition education is provided. May oversee menu planning or food service operations. Additionally, Nutrition Director requires a bachelor's degree. Requires Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Typically reports to top management. The Nutrition Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Nutrition Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience in quantity food preparation, cooking and serving including three years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
Valid California Class C Driver’s License and evidence of insurability.
Valid Food Safety Manager Certificate (ServSafe Certificate or its equivalent)
Food Handler’s Permit
Incumbents are required to adhere to the annual minimum required training hours for School Nutrition Directors per the USDA Guide to Professional Standards for School Nutritional Programs.
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