ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: NUTRITION SERVICES - (JP #127) at Rialto Unified School District
About the Employer
MISSION: The mission of the Rialto Unified School District, the bridge that connects students to their aspirations for the future, is to ensure each student achieves personal and career fulfillment within a global society, through a vital system distinguished by: • High expectations for student achievement • Safe and engaging learning environments • Effective family and community involvement • Learning opportunities beyond the traditional school setting • Appreciation of universal diversity BELIEFS: We believe that… • Everyone has unique talent • There is boundless power in all of us • All people have equal inherent worth • Diversity is strength • Each person deserves respect • High expectation inspires high achievement • Risk is essential to success • Common and individual interest are reciprocal • Integrity is critical to trust • Honest conversation leads to understanding • Music is the universal language • A strong community benefits all of its members • Everyone can contribute to the good of the community
Requirements / Qualifications
DEFINITION Under the direction of an assigned Administrator or Supervisor, assist in the oversight, management and administration of District-wide Nutrition Services programs; monitor food production and preparation, safety and sanitation to ensure compliance with District, Federal and State regulations and policies; develop and implement operations and training policies; train, supervise and evaluate Nutrition Services personnel; perform other job-related duties as assigned and/or as required. Knowledge of: • Methods and techniques of overseeing and managing food service program; including cost accounting techniques and orientation and training methods. • Methods of quantity food preparation, service and storage; including safe and proper temperature of heated foods and portion controls. • Federal and State health and safety regulations as they apply to food preparation and services. • Federal and State regulations governing child nutrition programs such as USDA donated food usage, free and reduce meal programs for needy students and competitive sales. • Methods and procedures for efficient staff utilization including time and motion studies and work scheduling. • Methods and practices of sanitary food handling and storage. • Methods of proper operation and maintenance of food service equipment. • Rialto Unified School District techniques of record-keeping, ordering of food and equipment and inventory maintenance. • Principles and practices of effective management and supervision. • District classified human resources policies and procedures and labor contract provisions. Experience: Five years of responsible experience coordinating and directing a comprehensive school district food service program. Extensive relevant knowledge and experience in areas such as institutional food service operations, management, business and nutrition education. Recent job-related experience within last five years is required.
Education: Bachelor’s degree with an academic major in areas including food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts and business, or a related field. Licenses, Certificates and Conditions of Employment: An approved and accredited food safety certificate is required within the first 60 days of employment and must be renewed every five years; a negative tuberculosis skin test or chest x-ray is required; verification of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License; insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier may be required.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) Letters must be SIGNED and DATED within the last two years. TYPED signatures will not be accepted.)
- Other ((Proof of Education) Bachelor’s degree with an academic major in areas including food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts and business, or a related field.)
- Resume (A current Resume)
- ServSafe Certificate (Valid - ServSafe/Food Manager Certification (Food Manager Certification or ServSave Certification is required at the time of application))
Requirements / Qualifications
DEFINITION Under the direction of an assigned Administrator or Supervisor, assist in the oversight, management and administration of District-wide Nutrition Services programs; monitor food production and preparation, safety and sanitation to ensure compliance with District, Federal and State regulations and policies; develop and implement operations and training policies; train, supervise and evaluate Nutrition Services personnel; perform other job-related duties as assigned and/or as required. Knowledge of: • Methods and techniques of overseeing and managing food service program; including cost accounting techniques and orientation and training methods. • Methods of quantity food preparation, service and storage; including safe and proper temperature of heated foods and portion controls. • Federal and State health and safety regulations as they apply to food preparation and services. • Federal and State regulations governing child nutrition programs such as USDA donated food usage, free and reduce meal programs for needy students and competitive sales. • Methods and procedures for efficient staff utilization including time and motion studies and work scheduling. • Methods and practices of sanitary food handling and storage. • Methods of proper operation and maintenance of food service equipment. • Rialto Unified School District techniques of record-keeping, ordering of food and equipment and inventory maintenance. • Principles and practices of effective management and supervision. • District classified human resources policies and procedures and labor contract provisions. Experience: Five years of responsible experience coordinating and directing a comprehensive school district food service program. Extensive relevant knowledge and experience in areas such as institutional food service operations, management, business and nutrition education. Recent job-related experience within last five years is required.
Education: Bachelor’s degree with an academic major in areas including food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts and business, or a related field. Licenses, Certificates and Conditions of Employment: An approved and accredited food safety certificate is required within the first 60 days of employment and must be renewed every five years; a negative tuberculosis skin test or chest x-ray is required; verification of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License; insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier may be required.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) Letters must be SIGNED and DATED within the last two years. TYPED signatures will not be accepted.)
- Other ((Proof of Education) Bachelor’s degree with an academic major in areas including food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts and business, or a related field.)
- Resume (A current Resume)
- ServSafe Certificate (Valid - ServSafe/Food Manager Certification (Food Manager Certification or ServSave Certification is required at the time of application))
Comments and Other Information
Applicants must detail specifically how they meet the requirements of the position. All sections of the application must be FULLY completed even if a resume is submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. An incomplete application will not be considered.
All applications (outside and in-house) along with the required attachments must be submitted through EDJOIN.org, no later than 3:30 PM on the closing date. Paper applications and required attachments will not be accepted.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS.
All offers of employment are made contingent upon the applicant passing a pre-employment physical examination, TB test and upon receipt of information from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the applicant is not prohibited from being employed. Please be advised that the District’s practice is to not pay third party vendors for job references.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION
Individuals who have completed course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts/degrees, prior to applying for a position, and attach a copy to the application electronically. The foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations, listed on the Rialto Unified School District website, in order to be accepted. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Individuals pursuing a foreign transcript evaluation must follow the procedures outlined by the organization providing the evaluation. In all instances, original, official documentation will be required when requesting the evaluation.
Note: To obtain examination credits, veterans must electronically attach a copy of a DD214 (proof of service and/or disability) verification to the application.
Note: Disabled applicants may request reasonable accommodation in regard to testing procedures. Please do so prior to the closing date by calling (909) 820-7700, extension 2400.
Comments and Other Information
Applicants must detail specifically how they meet the requirements of the position. All sections of the application must be FULLY completed even if a resume is submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. An incomplete application will not be considered.
All applications (outside and in-house) along with the required attachments must be submitted through EDJOIN.org, no later than 3:30 PM on the closing date. Paper applications and required attachments will not be accepted.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS.
All offers of employment are made contingent upon the applicant passing a pre-employment physical examination, TB test and upon receipt of information from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the applicant is not prohibited from being employed. Please be advised that the District’s practice is to not pay third party vendors for job references.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION
Individuals who have completed course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts/degrees, prior to applying for a position, and attach a copy to the application electronically. The foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations, listed on the Rialto Unified School District website, in order to be accepted. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Individuals pursuing a foreign transcript evaluation must follow the procedures outlined by the organization providing the evaluation. In all instances, original, official documentation will be required when requesting the evaluation.
Note: To obtain examination credits, veterans must electronically attach a copy of a DD214 (proof of service and/or disability) verification to the application.
Note: Disabled applicants may request reasonable accommodation in regard to testing procedures. Please do so prior to the closing date by calling (909) 820-7700, extension 2400.
Application Deadline
4/25/2025 3:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/7/2025
Contact
Marcos Amador
909-820-7700 2408
909-820-7700 2408
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$136,972.15 - $143,315.06 Annually
$136,972.15 - $143,315.06 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
"Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance above and beyond salary for the employee and eligible dependents."
Length of Work Year
8 hours per day, 225 days per year, 12 months
Employment Type
Full Time