Food Service Nutrition Specialist #391 at Stockton Unified School District
About the Employer
Stockton Unified School District (SUSD) began providing services to students in 1852 and is located in the heart of California’s Central Valley near the banks of the San Joaquin River. SUSD is the 17th largest school district in California, whereby 38,000 PK-12th grade students come to us to experience an academic journey that leads to high school graduation and success in college, careers, and as actively-engaged community members. The District also serves a number of adults through our Stockton School For Adults. SUSD is made up of thirty-seven Head Start classes, fifty-three state preschool classes, three First 5 preschool classes, forty-one K-8 schools, four comprehensive high schools, three small high schools, an alternative high school, a special education school, a school for adults, and five dependent charter schools. Our district mission is to graduate every single youth college, career, and community ready. Stockton Unified School District is dedicated to providing high-quality first instruction, rigorous curriculum, and supporting academic achievement and social-emotional development supported by Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). The District's work is guided by three focal goals: • Every child by the end of third grade will read and comprehend at the proficient level. • Every child will have access to high quality, rigorous first instruction. • Every child, by the end of 12th grade, will graduate and be college, career, and community ready.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the appropriate administrator, provide menu planning for dietary restrictions and diet modifications for students from 0-22 years of age. Provide assistance in producing production record forms, nutritionals and copy for daily use. Provide Safety and Sanitation Training to Food Service personnel. Provide assistance to the Director or Assistant Director of Child Nutrition Food Service.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
(Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below [E]. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or ability associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principle job elements.)
Use nutrient analysis software to create district monthly production records and nutrient analysis to ensure proper nutritional meals for all students. (E)
Coordinate and communicate with physicians, school nurses, parents and the Food Service staff concerning food substitutions required for students with disabilities or special needs. (E)
Keep specifications sheets, fact sheets and Nutritional sheets on all products that are used for menu planning. (E)
Knowledgeable of new trends and innovations and new federal and state regulations in food service attending meetings and conferences as appropriate. (E)
Participate/Assist/Coordinate in staff training, assist in planning in service training programs and conduct workshops. (E)
Assist with on-site visitation to observe methods, practices and procedures are followed according to regulations. (E)
Place food orders to the district warehouse. (E)
Compliant with safety and sanitation procedures. (E)
Maintains regular and prompt attendance in the workplace. (E)
Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Nutritional requirement of school-aged children
Create menu analysis and Production records for daily use.
Combinations, to allergies and substitutions
Principles of quantity food preparation and nutrition
Food terminology, markets and commodities
Special need diets for students
Applicable laws, rules and regulation related to assigned activities
Health, safety and sanitation principles and procedures and applicable state regulations
Spreadsheet computer software programs and work processing
Principles and practices of supervision and training
Ability To:
Plan special diets for students with allergies or special needs
Use a computer and software to create production records and nutrient analyses
Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
Provide training to district personnel in Safety and Sanitation and maintaining records of completion
Communicate effectively
Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: Actively working as a Nutrition Specialist or Registered Dietician for at least 2 years and as a Supervisor in a Food Service institution for at least 5 years, and have been involved in food preparation in large quantities.
LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California Driver’s License
Valid Train the Trainer with Serve Safe and or National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
Nutrition Specialist Certification Certificate
Registered Dietician, preferable but not mandatory
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment:
- Office and food service environments
- Driving an assigned vehicle to conduct work
Physical Demands
- Standing or walking for extended periods of time
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer
- Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
- Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
- Drive a vehicle
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Actively working as a Nutrition Specialist or Registered Dietician for at least 2 years and as a Supervisor in a Food Service institution for at least 5 years, and have been involved in food preparation in large quantities. LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Driver’s License Registered Dietician, preferable but not mandatory
Completion of an approved Food Safety Manager Certification is required immediately after employment. Application materials must be received online by Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Interested applicants must the following materials: 1. Completed online application 2. A letter of interest 3. A current resume 4. 2 signed letters of reference dated within the last year.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Actively working as a Nutrition Specialist or Registered Dietician for at least 2 years and as a Supervisor in a Food Service institution for at least 5 years, and have been involved in food preparation in large quantities. LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Driver’s License Registered Dietician, preferable but not mandatory
Completion of an approved Food Safety Manager Certification is required immediately after employment. Application materials must be received online by Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Interested applicants must the following materials: 1. Completed online application 2. A letter of interest 3. A current resume 4. 2 signed letters of reference dated within the last year.
Comments and Other Information
Applicants are requested not to make contact with member of the Board of Education, the administrative staff or potential panel members. Candidates not following these guidelines will be subject to disqualification from the process.
Comments and Other Information
Applicants are requested not to make contact with member of the Board of Education, the administrative staff or potential panel members. Candidates not following these guidelines will be subject to disqualification from the process.
Application Deadline
2/20/2019 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/5/2019
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Range 33, $ 5,327 - $ 6,473 Monthly
Length of Work Year
12 Month Work Year
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Food Services Department
Hours per Day
8 (7:00am - 4:00pm)