About this role
Job Title: Child Nutrition Services Menu & Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Production Specialist Reports to: CNS Director Pay Grade 2: Administrative Management Pay Plan Dept./School: Child Nutrition Services Initiated Date: August 21, 2001 *Pre-screening may be conducted by an approved medical vendor prior to starting employment.
Date Revised: May 17, 2022 Funding Source: 101 Food Service Fund District Primary Purpose: To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement. Department Primary Purpose: To develop menu and production implementation including research, planning, organizing, testing, and executing strategies to ensure healthy meals are provided to maximize students' learning, attention, and overall well-being. To work closely in the events, menu modifications are needed, and this position works closely with campus managers and administrators to ensure timely promotional programs are executed. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree, Associate degree, or a minimum of 10 years of experience in a Child Nutrition Program required Registered Dietitian (RD) credential preferred Valid Texas driver's license required two years or more experience in the field of school food service. Experience/ Knowledge Knowledge of Texas Department of Agriculture NSLP, SBP, and CACFP regulations preferred. Ability to interpret and implement TDA and USDA program menu planning requirements. Knowledge of menu planning and compliance. Knowledge of computerized nutritional analysis software systems is preferred. Proficiency in Computers and Microsoft Office is required. Proficiency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of menu planning, inventory methods, food purchasing, and food preparation in a food service operation is required. Ability to manage budget and personnel. Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills are also required. Major Responsibilities and Duties:
• Develop nutritious, delicious, cost-effective, appealing menus for all meal programs the district participates in that increase participation in every grade year over year in collaboration with vendors, administrators, staff, students, and parents.
• Develop menu planning and recipe development by utilizing the Food Buying Guide and reassure operations with federal guidelines for Child Nutrition Programs.
• Develop Menus for special diets.
• Conduct required nutrition analysis on menus and maintain cycle-menu catalog numbers, recipes, and templates.
• Work collaboratively with the purchasing team to ensure menu items are incorporated into bids, menu substitutions are compliant, and vendor lead times are prioritized.
• Develop training for school cafeteria staff to execute the menu daily, including food preparation, menu planning, inventory control, required records, and food production records.
• Monitor the quality of food at school cafeterias and develop tools to measure student satisfaction.
• Promote child nutrition for parents, staff, and students in schools, the district, and the community.
• Assist in department and district nutrition education activities and training.
• Develop Daily Food Production Records for Cafeteria Managers based on menus.
• Drive seasonal marketing campaigns to educate parents, staff, and students on nutrition.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Comply with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and board policy in the food service area.
• Food Service Fund 101.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Menu Production Supervisor. WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written), interpret procedures, and data, assist in coordinating district functions, maintain emotional control under stress. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
• District-wide travel, occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 20lbs.
POSITION WORKING DAYS: 226 Days All applications must be submitted on line for professional and clerical positions to the La Joya I.S.D. Office of Human Resources Department. (www.lajoyaisd.com) I have read and fully understand the duties and responsibilities that this supplemental position is to provide to my campus/department. Supplemental positions are specific and must be in compliance with state and federal guidelines. Employee Signature: Date: Supervisor's Name: Date: Signature: Semester 1 I understand the position I hold is federally funded. I have read and understand the duties within the job description. Employee Signature: Date: Supervisor's Name: Date: Signature: Semester 2 I understand the position I hold is federally funded. I have read and understand the duties within the job description. Employee Signature: Date: Supervisor's Name: Date: Signature: