Coordinator of Nutrition and Procurement

Minimum Education/Certification and Experience:

• Degree in food service, nutrition, dietetics, or business administration, or a related field required.
• Registered Dietitian, required.
• School Nutrition Specialist (SNS), preferred.
• Member of TASN and SNA
• Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 

Administration

1. Develops quality menus (breakfast, lunch) in compliance with program requirements set forth by the USDA and Texas Department of Agriculture.
2. Develops menus for the high school program which does not participate in the federal meal program.
3. Responsible for maintaining accurate food production records and nutrient analysis of school menus.
4. Maintains current Child Nutrition (CN) labels and/or nutrition statements in accordance with program requirements.
5. Plan therapeutic menus for special dietary needs as required, understand special diet protocol, works with cafeteria manager, guardian of student and other campus staff as needed to execute special diet.
6. Plans after school snack menu in coordination with the afterschool program contact person.
7. Responsible for creating the digital/print annual calendar menu for students.
8. Maintains Nutrikids Menu Planning and Inventory software to ensure ingredients, recipes and inventory items are accurate and correspond with the food buying guide and HACCP standard operating procedures.
9. Collaborate with the department bookkeeper when new menu items are added to the menu to ensure accuracy in Nutrikids Inventory.
10. Maintains accurate menus and nutrition information on the online menu software platform.
11. Oversees campus orders for warehouse, groceries, produce, bread and milk to ensure accuracy and inventory management.
12. Oversees and approves menu substitutions with vendors in accordance with program regulations.
13. Trains employees on reimbursable meals, food production records, nutrition education and other pertinent topics.
14. Uses current and appropriate software programs to create menus, marketing materials such as flyers, social media advertisements, promotional videos etc. to represent the department campaigns, achievements, and special events.
15. Provide nutrition education materials for PE and health teachers of the district. Provides nutrition education opportunities to students and staff.
16. Participates in the School Coordinated Health Advisory Committee, PE, Nurses, and other committees as necessary.
17. Facilitates and maintains district Wellness Plan per USDA regulations.
18. Completes grant application requests relevant for program funding for the department and maintains documentation as required.
19. Attends training sessions, food shows and stays current on all local, state and federal policies.
20. Familiar with Texas Department of Agriculture’s Administrators Reference Manual (ARM).
21. Maintains district nutrition services website and social media sites, including posting nutrition information, pertinent department stories and industry information.
22. Introduces new menu items and conducts student taste testing.
23. Conducts student and parent surveys using current technology such as google forms.
24. Maintains electronic menu boards for each school with the menu and other educational data through Novo DS software and other pertinent applications.
25. Maintains the department webpage ensuring all information is accurate, current and relevant.
26. Coordinates special events that promote the school menus.
27. Works with the department Culinary Trainer to develop recipes for new menu items that meet student preference and comply with the nutrition standards of the program. 
28. Develops recipes and related materials associated with department catering programs.
29. Assists Nutrition Services Director in the selection and procurement of commodity food items for the school menu.
30. Assists Nutrition Services Director in bid evaluations as needed.
31. Participates as a Dietetic preceptor in partnership with colleges and universities on contract with the Nutrition Services department.