Nutrition Specialist - Preschool at Mountain View School District - El Monte
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Preschool Programs, develop, plan, and prepare menus and menu specifications to provide quality, nutritionally balanced meals in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations; perform nutritional analysis; promote nutrition wellness and nutrition education programs within the District. ** Please note this is not under Food Services.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Classified Management)
NUTRITION SPECIALIST
Description of Position
Under the direction of the Director of Food Services, develop, plan, and prepare menus and menu specifications to provide quality, nutritionally balanced meals in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations; perform nutritional analysis; promote nutrition wellness and nutrition education programs within the District.
Essential Duties
- Provide quality, nutritionally balanced meals according to dietary guidelines; complete nutritional analyses; recommend new and innovative menu items to introduce new foods to children; promote a varied diet and support nutrition promotions.
- Develop, plan, and prepare menu specifications to provide quality, nutritionally balanced meals in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations; create printed menus and online menus.
- Conduct research and analyze data regarding nutritional adequacy and assure compliance with government regulations.
- Ensure meals are provided to children with special dietary needs including food allergies and medical conditions; establish reporting and disclosure procedures to ensure proper oversight is being maintained and needs are met.
- Develop, implement, administer, and evaluate District-wide nutrition education programs; provide nutrition training and education to faculty and Food Services staff, parents, and students; educate nutrition services supervisors and staff on nutrition.
- Collaborate with the Director of Food Services to develop and implement District-wide nutrition policies; draft policies and administrative regulations.
- Meet with school administrators, staff, faculty, and parents to discuss methods of creating nutritional school environments; recommend strategies to improve school meals and increase student participation.
- Serve as a resource to District staff, parents, school nurses, and others regarding nutrition and health; respond to inquiries and provide information concerning programs, policies, and procedures related to health and nutrition.
- Oversee the utilization of commodity foods; forecast needed products and track usage data; incorporate commodity foods into menus and menu specifications.
- Discuss with manufacturer representatives or vendors, new or improved products, supplies, or equipment; oversee or conduct tests and demonstrations of products to determine quality and compliance with specifications.
- Communicate with administrators, staff, Food Services management, outside agencies, and vendors to coordinate activities, resolve issues, and exchange information; drive a vehicle to various sites to conduct work.
- Develop Food Services newsletter; update the Department’s web pages.
- Prepare and maintain a variety of files, records, and reports related to assigned activities; including menu production worksheets, product specifications, and cost data reports; compose and distribute a variety of correspondence and materials.
- Lead meetings and make presentations to promote new developments in food products and methods of food preparation and service.
- Attend and participate in a variety of meetings, conferences, and trainings to maintain current knowledge of new or revised institutional food service methods and trends and evaluate them for potential application within the Food Services program.
- Other duties: perform related duties as assigned.
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Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of large-scale food service management, food preparation, and program administration.
- Nutritional requirements of school-aged children.
- Menu planning to satisfy nutritional budgetary goals.
- Menu development, analysis, and planning techniques including food values, combinations, allergies, and substitutions.
- Sanitation and safety practices related to the handling and serving of food.
- Food Services organization, operation, policies, and objectives.
- Applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities.
- Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Mathematical computations.
Ability to:
- Plan, coordinate, and participate in the District menu planning and development of recipes.
- Analyze food products and menu patterns.
- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports.
- Plan and conduct educational or training programs related to nutrition.
- Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Maintain records and files.
- Drive a vehicle to conduct work.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or a closely related field.
- Two years’ experience in school nutrition programs involving menu or nutrition event planning, nutritional analysis, and procurement of food items, supplies, and equipment.
Licenses and Other Requirements
- Valid California driver’s license and use of a personal automobile. An applicant for this class will be required to obtain, at his/her own expense, and submit his/her motor vehicle driving record at the time of appointment. The record must meet and be maintained at the District’s safe driving record standard. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the disqualification of the applicant.
- Active status as a Registered Dietitian is preferred.
Board Approved: June 2, 2016
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications with any missing documents not submitted by closing date and time will be disqualified. 1. Please read the job description prior to applying 2. Application 3. Resume 4. Copy of BA degree 5. Copy of valid California driver's license 6. Copy of valid Registered Dietitian license 7. Two current letters of recommendation (preferably by a Supervisor dated within 12 months) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of the following: Drug screening, fingerprint/background clearance, and a tuberculosis clearance. Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier. HEALTH BENEFITS: Permanent full-time employees receive $9,660.00 toward the purchase of medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits for permanent part-time employees are prorated according to the number of hours worked per week.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or a closely related field. • Two years’ experience in school nutrition programs involving menu or nutrition event planning, nutritional analysis, and procurement of food items, supplies, and equipment. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid California driver’s license and use of a personal automobile. An applicant for this class will be required to obtain, at his/her own expense, and submit his/her motor vehicle driving record at the time of appointment. The record must meet and be maintained at the District’s safe driving record standard. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the disqualification of the applicant. • Active status as a Registered Dietitian is preferred.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications with any missing documents not submitted by closing date and time will be disqualified. 1. Please read the job description prior to applying 2. Application 3. Resume 4. Copy of BA degree 5. Copy of valid California driver's license 6. Copy of valid Registered Dietitian license 7. Two current letters of recommendation (preferably by a Supervisor dated within 12 months) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of the following: Drug screening, fingerprint/background clearance, and a tuberculosis clearance. Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier. HEALTH BENEFITS: Permanent full-time employees receive $9,660.00 toward the purchase of medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits for permanent part-time employees are prorated according to the number of hours worked per week.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or a closely related field. • Two years’ experience in school nutrition programs involving menu or nutrition event planning, nutritional analysis, and procurement of food items, supplies, and equipment. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid California driver’s license and use of a personal automobile. An applicant for this class will be required to obtain, at his/her own expense, and submit his/her motor vehicle driving record at the time of appointment. The record must meet and be maintained at the District’s safe driving record standard. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the disqualification of the applicant. • Active status as a Registered Dietitian is preferred.
Comments and Other Information
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Board of Education is determined to provide district employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. This policy shall apply to all district employees and, to the extent required by law, to interns, volunteers, and job applicants.
No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
(cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities)
Discrimination in employment based on the characteristics listed above is prohibited in all areas of employment and in all employment-related practices, including the following:
1. Discrimination in hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, and other privileges of employment.
2. Taking of an adverse employment action, such as termination or the denial of employment, promotion, job assignment, or training.
3. Unwelcome conduct, whether verbal, physical, or visual, that is so severe or pervasive as to adversely affect an employee's employment opportunities, or that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with the individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
4. Actions and practices identified as unlawful or discriminatory pursuant to Government Code 12940 or 2 CCR 11006-11086, such as:
a. Sex discrimination based on an employee's pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or any related medical condition or on an employee's gender, gender expression, or gender identity, including transgender status.
b. Religious creed discrimination based on an employee's religious belief or observance, including his/her religious dress or grooming practices, or based on the district's failure or refusal to use reasonable means to accommodate an employee's religious belief, observance, or practice which conflicts with an employment requirement.
c. Disability discrimination based on a district requirement for a medical or psychological examination of a job applicant, or an inquiry into whether a job applicant has a mental or physical disability or a medical condition or as to the severity of any such disability or condition, without the showing of a job-related need or business necessity.
d. Disability discrimination based on the district's failure to make reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental disability of an employee or to engage in a timely, good faith, interactive process with an employee, to determine effective reasonable accommodations for the employee, when he/she has requested reasonable accommodation for a known physical or mental disability or medical condition.
Contact Information for the Title IX Coordinator:
Roberto Lopez-Mena
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
3320 Gilman Road
El Monte, CA 91732
Comments and Other Information
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Board of Education is determined to provide district employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. This policy shall apply to all district employees and, to the extent required by law, to interns, volunteers, and job applicants.
No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
(cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities)
Discrimination in employment based on the characteristics listed above is prohibited in all areas of employment and in all employment-related practices, including the following:
1. Discrimination in hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, and other privileges of employment.
2. Taking of an adverse employment action, such as termination or the denial of employment, promotion, job assignment, or training.
3. Unwelcome conduct, whether verbal, physical, or visual, that is so severe or pervasive as to adversely affect an employee's employment opportunities, or that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with the individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
4. Actions and practices identified as unlawful or discriminatory pursuant to Government Code 12940 or 2 CCR 11006-11086, such as:
a. Sex discrimination based on an employee's pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or any related medical condition or on an employee's gender, gender expression, or gender identity, including transgender status.
b. Religious creed discrimination based on an employee's religious belief or observance, including his/her religious dress or grooming practices, or based on the district's failure or refusal to use reasonable means to accommodate an employee's religious belief, observance, or practice which conflicts with an employment requirement.
c. Disability discrimination based on a district requirement for a medical or psychological examination of a job applicant, or an inquiry into whether a job applicant has a mental or physical disability or a medical condition or as to the severity of any such disability or condition, without the showing of a job-related need or business necessity.
d. Disability discrimination based on the district's failure to make reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental disability of an employee or to engage in a timely, good faith, interactive process with an employee, to determine effective reasonable accommodations for the employee, when he/she has requested reasonable accommodation for a known physical or mental disability or medical condition.
Contact Information for the Title IX Coordinator:
Roberto Lopez-Mena
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
3320 Gilman Road
El Monte, CA 91732
Application Deadline
7/31/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/5/2024
Contact
Ingrid Gonzalez
6266524048
6266524048
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$7,703 - $8,968 Monthly
$7,703 - $8,968 Monthly
Length of Work Year
8 hours per day/12 months (7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Employment Type
Full Time