Coordinator, Child Nutrition Services

The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for a Coordinator - Child Nutrition Services, Job Code 076, TS 522 (260 Days), Salary Range TBD. Collective Bargaining Unit – none. This is a School Employees Retirement System position.

Application must be made electronically throughhttp://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/. Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of appropriate license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Laura Kepler, 330-761-1336, or Human Resources, 330-761-2946.

Position Description:

Oversees all aspects of the Child Nutrition Services (CNS) department to provide the federally mandated National Child Nutrition Meal Programs to the students of APS. The department operates as an independent, self supporting business unit within the district.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Food & Nutrition, Food Service Management, Dietetics, Family and Consumer Sciences, Nutrition Education, Culinary Arts, Business or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years successful experience in a research or a management position of food service employment.
• Valid State of Ohio driver's license
• ServSafe Food Safety certification

Preferred:

• Registered and Ohio Licensed Dietitian
• Prior supervisory experience

Responsibilities:

• Interprets, plans, analyzes, communicates, supervises, monitors and evaluates all aspects of the USDA School Nutrition Programs.
• Works under the guidance of all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversees the operation and staff in 42 school locations, child nutrition office and central distribution center.
• Ensures compliance with all Summit County Health Public Health, Ohio Department of Health and Ohio Department of Agriculture health and sanitation regulations.
• Maintains all records and data for accountability for federal, state, and local audits and reviews.
• Serves as liaison representative of the Board of Education with the Ohio Department of Education Office of Nutrition, community agencies and professional organizations.
• Prepares, directs, and supervises the fiscal budget for the CNS Department ($17 million) and administers all expenditures to ensure accountability and positive cash balance separate from the district budget.
• Prepares, evaluates, and recommends competitive food, supplies, equipment and service bids for the CNS department to the Board of Education for approval within all local, state and federal procurement regulations, including Buy American provisions for federal programs.
• Coordinates purchasing, monitors food, equipment and supply inventories in compliance with menu requirements, working closely with brokers, vendors and distributors.
• Oversees food and product testing including recipe development and evaluation.
• Prepares and recommends to the Board of Education all personnel for CNS.
• Grant writing, application and implementation of eligible grant awards.
• Addresses staffing, management, discipline and employee concerns within established APS and union procedures.
• Maintains operational effectiveness of CNS facilities and equipment including the maintenance of existing and purchase of new equipment, and input into the layout of existing and potential new kitchen facilities.
• Maintains computerized software and hardware for the operation of CNS facilities.
• Directs the CNS department as a resource to school personnel with regard to wellness, nutrition education, and student diet therapy.
• Primary contact for Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Office of Nutrition assuring compliance with all state and federal regulations and audits.
• Works with Tech Services for direct certification data for established poverty levels not only for CNS, but additionally district requirements.
• Responsible for attending meetings, inservices, and training programs that are required due to the position held both within the district and at the state and national level.
• Work collaboratively with the City of Akron supporting the summer food service program.
• Works collaboratively with all APS summer programming in school buildings to provide meal services as needed.
• Operational support to school principals, staff and the district to staff and provide meal service within the school buildings.
• Oversees the layout, kitchen design, equipment needs and maintenance for existing kitchen facilities and any new construction or renovations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Executive Director of Business Affairs as related to Child Nutrition.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information and stressful situations with tact and professionalism
• Strong mathematical skills including finance, accounting, and budgeting
• Ability to identify problems and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to evaluate date to improve service
• Ability to work well with employees, students, professionals, and community members in a multicultural setting
• Demonstrated computer skills including point of sale and inventory software, federal and state online reporting and all Google applications.
• Must be able to attend meetings, in-services and training programs within the district and outside of the school district

Additional Working Conditions:

• Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, climb, stoop
• Occasionally lift, carry, push and pull various items up to a maximum of 40 pounds
• Must have mobility to travel to school sites and other sites as required, possibly in inclement weather
• May work in hot or cold environments, including extreme temperatures such as a freezer
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

IF YOU REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL SERVICES (SUCH AS INTERPRETER, BRAILLE OR LARGE PRINT, OR WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATIONS) COVERED UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, PUBLIC LAW 101-336, SECTION 102, PLEASE CALL THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AT 330-761-2949. IF YOU ARE USING A TTY/TTD, PLEASE CALL THE OHIO RELAY SERVICE 1-800-750-0750. AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.