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Child Nutrition Site Operations and Food Safety Manager JobID: 22052
Position Type: Administrative - Child Nutrition / Child Nutrition Site Operations & Food Safety Mgr
Date Posted: 12/15/2025
Location: ESC - Child Nutrition Program
Closing Date: 01/07/2026
Child Nutrition Site Operations & Food Safety Manager
– Full‑Time 12 months
Oversees Site Supervisors and operations at assigned schools for the Child Nutrition Programs (CNP); assures compliance with health and safety regulations at all sites, oversees site management of employee relations and training, manages diet accommodations and special diets; assists Director and Assistant Director with the development and implementation of new processes and procedures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Child Nutrition Program Site Supervisors at assigned schools in all operational functions including, but not limited to meal preparation, food production, distribution, inventory control, equipment maintenance, food safety, employee relations and training.
Supervises, evaluates, trains and directs the performance of Site Supervisors at assigned schools, participates in interviews and the selection of new employees; makes recommendations concerning staffing; disciplines assigned staff according to district policies and procedures as necessary.
Develop processes and procedures to ensure high quality food production, safety, sanitation, and service. Establishes processes and procedures to maintain healthy, sanitary, and safe environments in all Anoka Hennepin food service sites. This includes knowledge and utilization of OSHA, HACCP, County, State, and Local Municipal health codes. Demonstrate leadership in creating safe work environments for school nutrition operations. Oversees and implements the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) emergency and disaster preparedness program. Implement strategic plans to achieve safety and sanitation goals. Interprets policies and procedures, and assures consistent interpretation and application of State, Federal and Anoka Hennepin rules, regulations and policies. Train staff as it relates to food allergens, safety, food safety, and sanitation.
Visits all supervised sites regularly throughout the school year; visits all food service sites throughout the fiscal year related to health and safety.
Design and implement comprehensive needs-based training for school nutrition staff to include back-to-school and staff development workshops.
Develops effective customer service techniques to promote the school nutrition program in collaboration with Chef Supervisor and Assistant Director. Implements strategic plans to achieve department and organizational goals. Encourages and represents a positive relationship between Anoka Hennepin and the community by demonstrating professionalism, courtesy, and respect when interacting with students, staff, parents and customers.
Responsible for the comprehensive management, compliance, and execution of all student dietary accommodations in relation to the district's participation in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP). This role ensures that all meals and menus provided to students with medically documented dietary needs, who have an approved dietary accommodation request, adhere strictly to federal regulations, state guidelines, and established nutritional standards, while maintaining a focus on student well-being and program integrity.
Acts as the liaison between the District, School, Students, and Families as it pertains to food allergy management. Maintains a database of current foods and their allergens, writes special diets as necessary following USDA guidelines. Utilizes district's menu planning and production software (e.g., NutriKids, PrimeroEdge) to accurately document special diet student profiles, ingredient data, and menu modifications.
Participates in the training and planning of all department meetings.
Maintains confidentiality of all CNP and Anoka Hennepin related business.
Functions as CNP Registered Dietitian; implements special needs diets.
Oversees the Child Nutrition program for college and technical school student field experience; provides placement of students and directs work and project-based learning.
Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requires bachelor's degree in business administration, Nutrition or Hotel and Restaurant
Certification as a Registered Dietitian or Diet Technician.
Management and two years of experience in health/safety, employee relations or training functions for a food service organization, preferably in education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous supervisory experience.
Food service experience in an educational setting.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Federal, state, and local codes and regulations governing food handling and public nutrition services.
Customer service and public relations methods and practices.
Understanding of applicable concepts and principles related to performance management.
Using various learning methods to ensure thorough training and development of staff.
Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, state and local rules and regulations; and Anoka Hennepin policies.
Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, clients and families.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Interpreting data and information effectively to make sound business decisions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.
This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions when visiting sites, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
Noise level in the work environment is usually loud when at location kitchens, but quiet when in office setting.
SALARY $92,463 - $110,956 DOQ, plus generous benefit package.
START DATE 2/2/26
HOW TO APPLY All Applicants must complete the Anoka-Hennepin Schools online application at www.ahschools.us/jobs.
Applicants must also attach a letter of application/cover letter and a current resume describing qualifications for this position.
Postings current as of 12/17/2025 1:08:15 PM CST.
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Administrative - Child Nutrition
( 1
opening) Search Postings:
Child Nutrition Site Operations and Food Safety Manager JobID: 22052
Position Type: Administrative - Child Nutrition / Child Nutrition Site Operations & Food Safety Mgr
Date Posted: 12/15/2025
Location: ESC - Child Nutrition Program
Closing Date: 01/07/2026
Child Nutrition Site Operations & Food Safety Manager
– Full‑Time 12 months
Oversees Site Supervisors and operations at assigned schools for the Child Nutrition Programs (CNP); assures compliance with health and safety regulations at all sites, oversees site management of employee relations and training, manages diet accommodations and special diets; assists Director and Assistant Director with the development and implementation of new processes and procedures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Child Nutrition Program Site Supervisors at assigned schools in all operational functions including, but not limited to meal preparation, food production, distribution, inventory control, equipment maintenance, food safety, employee relations and training.
Supervises, evaluates, trains and directs the performance of Site Supervisors at assigned schools, participates in interviews and the selection of new employees; makes recommendations concerning staffing; disciplines assigned staff according to district policies and procedures as necessary.
Develop processes and procedures to ensure high quality food production, safety, sanitation, and service. Establishes processes and procedures to maintain healthy, sanitary, and safe environments in all Anoka Hennepin food service sites. This includes knowledge and utilization of OSHA, HACCP, County, State, and Local Municipal health codes. Demonstrate leadership in creating safe work environments for school nutrition operations. Oversees and implements the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) emergency and disaster preparedness program. Implement strategic plans to achieve safety and sanitation goals. Interprets policies and procedures, and assures consistent interpretation and application of State, Federal and Anoka Hennepin rules, regulations and policies. Train staff as it relates to food allergens, safety, food safety, and sanitation.
Visits all supervised sites regularly throughout the school year; visits all food service sites throughout the fiscal year related to health and safety.
Design and implement comprehensive needs-based training for school nutrition staff to include back-to-school and staff development workshops.
Develops effective customer service techniques to promote the school nutrition program in collaboration with Chef Supervisor and Assistant Director. Implements strategic plans to achieve department and organizational goals. Encourages and represents a positive relationship between Anoka Hennepin and the community by demonstrating professionalism, courtesy, and respect when interacting with students, staff, parents and customers.
Responsible for the comprehensive management, compliance, and execution of all student dietary accommodations in relation to the district's participation in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP). This role ensures that all meals and menus provided to students with medically documented dietary needs, who have an approved dietary accommodation request, adhere strictly to federal regulations, state guidelines, and established nutritional standards, while maintaining a focus on student well-being and program integrity.
Acts as the liaison between the District, School, Students, and Families as it pertains to food allergy management. Maintains a database of current foods and their allergens, writes special diets as necessary following USDA guidelines. Utilizes district's menu planning and production software (e.g., NutriKids, PrimeroEdge) to accurately document special diet student profiles, ingredient data, and menu modifications.
Participates in the training and planning of all department meetings.
Maintains confidentiality of all CNP and Anoka Hennepin related business.
Functions as CNP Registered Dietitian; implements special needs diets.
Oversees the Child Nutrition program for college and technical school student field experience; provides placement of students and directs work and project-based learning.
Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requires bachelor's degree in business administration, Nutrition or Hotel and Restaurant
Certification as a Registered Dietitian or Diet Technician.
Management and two years of experience in health/safety, employee relations or training functions for a food service organization, preferably in education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous supervisory experience.
Food service experience in an educational setting.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Federal, state, and local codes and regulations governing food handling and public nutrition services.
Customer service and public relations methods and practices.
Understanding of applicable concepts and principles related to performance management.
Using various learning methods to ensure thorough training and development of staff.
Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, state and local rules and regulations; and Anoka Hennepin policies.
Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, clients and families.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Interpreting data and information effectively to make sound business decisions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.
This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions when visiting sites, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
Noise level in the work environment is usually loud when at location kitchens, but quiet when in office setting.
SALARY $92,463 - $110,956 DOQ, plus generous benefit package.
START DATE 2/2/26
HOW TO APPLY All Applicants must complete the Anoka-Hennepin Schools online application at www.ahschools.us/jobs.
Applicants must also attach a letter of application/cover letter and a current resume describing qualifications for this position.
Postings current as of 12/17/2025 1:08:15 PM CST.
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