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Position Title:

Coordinator, School Nutrition Program

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Salary Grade, if non-union:

SG19

Pay Grade, if union:

Non-Union or Specific Collective Bargaining Agreement:

Non-Union

Our Mission:

The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to changes and business necessity.

Custom Job Purpose:

This position exists to perform responsible work in assisting in the developing and directing the overall school nutrition program for the School District.

Essential Functions of this Job

Serves as assistant to the School Nutrition Director. Assists in planning and directing the overall school nutrition program. Sets specifications, plans menus, determines quantities, awards bids, and requisitions food. Establishes food tests for quality, acceptability and adherence to specifications. Coordinates bids, orders and distribution of foodservice uniforms. Plans and develops teaching materials for personnel training. Coordinates the School Nutrition Leadership Academy. Assists school principals and school nutrition managers in planning new facilities and the renovation of facilities. Attends meetings and conferences; conducts meetings and workshops for school nutrition personnel.

Assists in the staffing needs for District Schools. Prepares, reviews and updates accounting, inventory and other school nutrition reports. Prepares correspondence relating to the school nutrition program. Coordinates verification plan for free and reduced meal applications. Assists in the Orientation Workshop for school nutrition substitutes. Helps with interviewing and screening of new school nutrition employees. Coordinates manager intern and manager/trainer programs. Supervises the work of interns and manager/trainers and evaluates their performance.

Serves as liaison between point of service and meal eligibility processing software vendors and information services department. Assumes the responsibility of the School Nutrition Director in her/his absence.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the local, state and federal laws and regulations applicable to school nutrition programs. Considerable knowledge of the practices and procedures used in the administration and operation of school nutrition. Knowledge of sanitary and safety conditions. Considerable knowledge of purchasing, warehousing, inventorying, and accounting for food products. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with personnel and subordinates. Ability to use initiative and judgment in systematizing procedure, adjusting problems and grievances, and making recommendations relative to the revisions of school nutrition procedures. Supervisory ability. Basic knowledge of personal computers, terminals and related software. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Education, Experience and/or Certification/License Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Hotel and/or Restaurant Management or related field; considerable responsible foodservice experience, including experience in a supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Basic knowledge of personal computers, terminals and related software. Professional certificate covering the field of school foodservice.

Work Context:

Requires some sitting and standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Physical Environment:

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects infrequently weighing up to 20 pounds.

Local Code:

0587

EEO5:

44

The School Board of Polk County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.