Anticipated Vacancy: Director of Child Nutrition (001-022-A)

Position: Director of Child Nutrition

Reports To: Superintendent of Schools

Salary: Based upon experience and degree, in accordance with established pay schedule

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree preferred or willing to pursue; Two years of relevant school nutrition experience preferred. West Virginia Certification as School Nutrition Director preferred; Preference for Registered Licensed Dietitian; Prior Child Nutrition Program experience; Food Safety Training at least 8 hours within 5 years prior to or within 30 days of start date; Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively; Demonstrated ability to utilize computers and other technology effectively to complete job tasks; Knowledge of the role of service programs in the schools; Knowledge of food system management, including the purchasing, receiving, storage, preparation, and service of meals to students; Knowledge of Federal and State regulations governing the procurement of food, supplies, equipment, technology, and services in the Child Nutrition Program; Knowledge of Federal and State regulations and policies pertaining to the operation of the Child Nutrition Program, including operational and financial procedures of the USDA; Knowledge of personnel management practices; Knowledge of fiscal control and budget management practices; Knowledge of facility and equipment maintenance procedures; Ability to develop and provide training programs for school nutrition personnel; Ability to work cooperatively with school administrators and food service personnel to effectively develop and implement Child Nutrition Programs throughout the district; Demonstrated ability to coordinate and maintain services in a manner that insures availability of Child Nutrition Programs to all students. Job Goal: To manage the activities of school nutrition including lunch billing and receipting, federal and state reports, menu planning, food purchasing and payments, and maintain integrity within the program.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to reach, walk, climb, lift heavy objects, pull, push, grasp, use commercial food service equipment, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions. The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.