School Nutrition Training & Compliance Specialist / Tech Liaison
Young World Physical Education, Statesboro, GA, United States
Job Title
School Nutrition Specialist / Tech Liaison
Job Details
Job ID:
5675594
Starting Date:
Immediately
Terms of Employment:
12 months (240 days)
Salary:
Based on Bulloch County Schools' salary/supplement schedule
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
Reports To:
School Nutrition Director
Position Summary
The School Nutrition Specialist/Tech Liaison is responsible for ensuring that the school nutrition program complies with federal, state, and local regulations. This role involves developing and delivering training programs for school nutrition staff, monitoring compliance with nutritional guidelines, and implementing corrective actions when necessary. The specialist works closely with school administrators, school-based nutrition personnel, and other stakeholders to promote healthy eating habits among students.
Required Qualifications
High school/GED.
Hold a ServSafe Certificate.
Three years of nutrition experience or related field.
Experience in training and staff development.
Experience with federal, state, and local regulations governing school nutrition programs.
Experience in using computer software for data analysis, reporting, and training development.
Experience working with a diverse group of people.
Embodies the core values of the district; relational, purposeful, reflective, resourceful, courageous and accountable.
Must be able to satisfactorily perform essential functions of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position.
Must be able to provide a criminal background check with results that adhere to Bulloch County Board of Education Policy GAK(1).
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or a related field.
Experience with Mosaic Software.
Duties and Responsibilities
Travels between all schools/sites within the district, as needed.
Develops, organizes, and delivers training sessions for school nutrition staff on topics such as food safety, nutritional standards, and regulatory compliance.
Creates educational materials and resources to support staff training and development.
Stays updated with current best practices in school nutrition and incorporates them into training programs.
Conducts regular audits and inspections of school cafeterias to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Interprets and implements federal, state, and local regulations related to school nutrition programs.
Develops and updates policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
Communicates regulatory changes and updates to school nutrition staff and administrators.
Maintains accurate records of training sessions, compliance audits, and corrective actions.
Prepares and submits required reports to regulatory agencies and school administration.
Develops and maintains documentation for all school nutrition programs and activities.
Provides guidance and support to school nutrition staff on issues related to food safety, menu planning, and nutritional standards.
Serves as a collaborative team member for school nutrition staff, school administrators, parents, and community members on school nutrition policies and programs.
Evaluates the effectiveness of training programs and compliance measures, and makes improvements as needed.
Identifies opportunities for enhancing the nutritional quality and appeal of school meals.
Promotes innovative approaches to nutrition education and healthy eating initiatives within schools.
Coordinates employee training and support activities for all computerized operations.
Performs all school-level computerized accountability systems.
Serves as liaison between software vendors and the school system’s data processing departments.
Maintains, backs up, and transfers software files in accordance with prescribed system policies and procedures.
Installs and tests hardware and software on the school site computer.
Tests wiring and lines used for P.O.S.
Visits and works with employees on site to provide technical support, hardware, and software repairs and maintenance.
Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the School Nutrition Director as necessary.
Performance Factors
Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Interaction with Others: Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are characterized by high expectations, teamwork, and collaboration. Ability to be flexible relative to daily routines. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differences among diverse populations.
Concentration: Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent distractions. Ability to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts or stimuli. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with only few or no errors.
Stressful Circumstances: Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are presented. Ability to adjust work processes without incident when new and unexpected directions are given relative to a project that may be in process. Ability to maintain composure and not compound a situation when interacting with persons who may be angry, demanding or otherwise less than polite.
Independent Judgment: Ability to complete work tasks without being given precise directions relative to work steps or the final project.
Organizational Skills: Ability to establish priorities, simultaneously manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline.
Public Contact: Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with superiors, colleagues, parents, and other individuals within and external to the school system. Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain constructive working relationships.
Attendance and Dependability: Ability to report to work at the scheduled time and to seldom be absent from work. Demonstrate prompt and regular work attendance. Process appropriate paperwork to authorize absences in accordance with school system procedures. Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work performance.
Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated annually by the School Nutrition Director or designated supervisor in accordance with Policy GBI - Evaluation of Personnel.
Job Description Note
Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's role. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform.
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School Nutrition Specialist / Tech Liaison
Job Details
Job ID:
5675594
Starting Date:
Immediately
Terms of Employment:
12 months (240 days)
Salary:
Based on Bulloch County Schools' salary/supplement schedule
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
Reports To:
School Nutrition Director
Position Summary
The School Nutrition Specialist/Tech Liaison is responsible for ensuring that the school nutrition program complies with federal, state, and local regulations. This role involves developing and delivering training programs for school nutrition staff, monitoring compliance with nutritional guidelines, and implementing corrective actions when necessary. The specialist works closely with school administrators, school-based nutrition personnel, and other stakeholders to promote healthy eating habits among students.
Required Qualifications
High school/GED.
Hold a ServSafe Certificate.
Three years of nutrition experience or related field.
Experience in training and staff development.
Experience with federal, state, and local regulations governing school nutrition programs.
Experience in using computer software for data analysis, reporting, and training development.
Experience working with a diverse group of people.
Embodies the core values of the district; relational, purposeful, reflective, resourceful, courageous and accountable.
Must be able to satisfactorily perform essential functions of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position.
Must be able to provide a criminal background check with results that adhere to Bulloch County Board of Education Policy GAK(1).
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or a related field.
Experience with Mosaic Software.
Duties and Responsibilities
Travels between all schools/sites within the district, as needed.
Develops, organizes, and delivers training sessions for school nutrition staff on topics such as food safety, nutritional standards, and regulatory compliance.
Creates educational materials and resources to support staff training and development.
Stays updated with current best practices in school nutrition and incorporates them into training programs.
Conducts regular audits and inspections of school cafeterias to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Interprets and implements federal, state, and local regulations related to school nutrition programs.
Develops and updates policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
Communicates regulatory changes and updates to school nutrition staff and administrators.
Maintains accurate records of training sessions, compliance audits, and corrective actions.
Prepares and submits required reports to regulatory agencies and school administration.
Develops and maintains documentation for all school nutrition programs and activities.
Provides guidance and support to school nutrition staff on issues related to food safety, menu planning, and nutritional standards.
Serves as a collaborative team member for school nutrition staff, school administrators, parents, and community members on school nutrition policies and programs.
Evaluates the effectiveness of training programs and compliance measures, and makes improvements as needed.
Identifies opportunities for enhancing the nutritional quality and appeal of school meals.
Promotes innovative approaches to nutrition education and healthy eating initiatives within schools.
Coordinates employee training and support activities for all computerized operations.
Performs all school-level computerized accountability systems.
Serves as liaison between software vendors and the school system’s data processing departments.
Maintains, backs up, and transfers software files in accordance with prescribed system policies and procedures.
Installs and tests hardware and software on the school site computer.
Tests wiring and lines used for P.O.S.
Visits and works with employees on site to provide technical support, hardware, and software repairs and maintenance.
Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the School Nutrition Director as necessary.
Performance Factors
Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Interaction with Others: Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are characterized by high expectations, teamwork, and collaboration. Ability to be flexible relative to daily routines. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differences among diverse populations.
Concentration: Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent distractions. Ability to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts or stimuli. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with only few or no errors.
Stressful Circumstances: Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are presented. Ability to adjust work processes without incident when new and unexpected directions are given relative to a project that may be in process. Ability to maintain composure and not compound a situation when interacting with persons who may be angry, demanding or otherwise less than polite.
Independent Judgment: Ability to complete work tasks without being given precise directions relative to work steps or the final project.
Organizational Skills: Ability to establish priorities, simultaneously manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline.
Public Contact: Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with superiors, colleagues, parents, and other individuals within and external to the school system. Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain constructive working relationships.
Attendance and Dependability: Ability to report to work at the scheduled time and to seldom be absent from work. Demonstrate prompt and regular work attendance. Process appropriate paperwork to authorize absences in accordance with school system procedures. Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work performance.
Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated annually by the School Nutrition Director or designated supervisor in accordance with Policy GBI - Evaluation of Personnel.
Job Description Note
Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's role. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform.
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