The Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition Services supports the Director in the administration of federal food and nutrition programs. This position provides leadership and managerial oversight of the day-to-day operations of Chesterfield County Public Schools' (CCPS) Food and Nutrition Services Department.
Essential Job Functions :
Assists the Director with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) annual application for School Nutrition Programs
Coordinates with the assigned Human Resources (HR) Administrator and Field Supervisors in recommendations for employment and placement of personnel
Supervises, evaluates, and trains Field Supervisors to ensure departmental goals and federal, state, and local regulations, policies, and procedures are maintained
Supervises the Special Programs Supervisor and oversees the administration of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), catering operations, and Free & Reduced-Price Meal Benefits, ensuring program compliance, fiscal integrity, and operational effectiveness
Coordinates with the assigned HR Administrator and Field Supervisors on employee conflict resolution and the development of training plans
Trains and assigns Field Supervisors to on-site monitoring visits for the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program
Evaluates on-site monitoring visits completed by Field Supervisors to ensure completion and consistency across areas, and evaluates data to determine training needs
Assists in establishing, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures for quality standards and quality control
Coordinates with the Training and Support Lead on training, coaching, and performance requirements for Field Supervisors and the Supervisor of Special Programs to support positive outcomes on all audits
Reviews and evaluates schools’ staffing plans to assist Field Supervisors in effectively maintaining established department standards
Supports local emergency activities, such as shelter openings, as needed
Manages the yearly customer survey process
Develops the department’s Key Performance Indicators, using industry standards, to provide month-to-month and year-to-date comparisons
Oversees, monitors, and analyzes the results of administrative reviews and recommends corrective actions, as needed
Maintain collaborative relationships with other CCPS departments, school leadership, and community agencies to achieve mutual goals
Performs other duties as assigned
Budgetary Responsibility
Monitors food and labor costs while working within the constraints of the allocated budget; Monitors vending programs in schools
Report Preparation :
Responsible for Supervisor visit reports; food, supply, and labor cost reports; and additional related reports
Equipment Operation :
Operates personal computer, basic office equipment, and equipment related to Food and Nutrition Services
Contacts:
Contacts are made at all levels both within and outside the school system.
Work Direction/Supervision :
This position directly supervises Field Supervisors, and provides work direction, guidance, and leadership alongside the Director department-wide, including assigning and inspecting work, coaching, and assisting with hiring, disciplinary, and termination proceedings.
Decision Making:
This position requires a high level of personal judgement and independent decision-making. Decisions are made in accordance with School Board policies and procedures; local, state, and federal health department codes and standards; United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines; National School Lunch and Breakfast program regulations and standards; and local and state purchasing laws. Unusual problems are referred to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:
This position assists the Director with establishing policies and procedures for both federal and non-federal food service programs and centralized vending, as requested.
Physical Demands :
Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Physical agility to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, reach overhead, and drive.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment; however, considerable time may be spent in school cafeteria environments. Noise levels in the office environment are typically quiet to moderate, while noise levels in the school environments are typically moderate to loud. The employee may work near moving mechanical parts and be exposed to objects that are hot and cold.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :
Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding Child Nutrition Programs
Demonstrated knowledge of business, financial management, and operational procedures and practices related to large institutional food and nutrition programs
Demonstrated ability to organize, direct, and ensure food and nutrition operations meet the nutritional needs of students; to coordinate staffing requirements; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to plan, organize, and evaluate the work of others; to supervise a large number of personnel in varying assignments; and to provide training to adult learners
Requirements:
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience in school nutrition and/or food service leadership
Valid Food Safety Certification
Valid Virginia Driver’s License - This position requires the incumbent to drive. In accordance with Policy 5431, an employee who occupies the position and is assigned a district-owned or leased motor vehicle will be subject to annual driving checks and must maintain acceptable records pursuant to the standards set forth in the policy.
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
State Police Criminal History Investigation
Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Driving History Check
Tuberculosis Screening/Test
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
State Police Criminal History Investigation
Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
Tuberculosis Screening/Test
Compensation
$87,194.76 - $148,231.12
Hours Per Day
8
Days Per Year
260
Benefits
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.
Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.
