Assistant Director Of Child Nutrition Services

Salary: $73,260.00 - $87,036.00 Annually
Location : Oxnard, CA
Job Type: Classified Full Time Regular
Job Number: 23-24:94
Department: EDUCATION SERVICES CENTER
Opening Date: 12/13/2023
Closing Date: 1/10/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Description
For an overview of the Classified Employment Process including information on application screening, testing, health and welfare benefits, and advanced salary step placement, please click here: .
Current Vacancy - Management position:
1 - Assistant Director of Child Nutrition Services
8 hours per day, 12 months per year.
Under the direction of the Director of Child Nutrition Services, assists in the coordination of the Child Nutrition Services operations; reviews and monitors the operations and activities of school site cafeterias; acts as a resource to on-site Child Nutrition service personnel; and performs a variety of other duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Fringe benefits include 15 paid holidays, a minimum of 22 vacation days and partially paid insurance benefits which include hospital, health, dental, vision and life insurance. The work year is 261 days.
Examples of Duties

• Visits cafeteria units and review food preparation methods and operational procedures for conformity with District standards and governmental regulations;
• Assesses and identifies areas in need of training in all facets of Child Nutrition operations; provides instruction/demonstration in food preparation, food service, proper use of equipment, health and safety requirements and procedures, cafeteria management, and proper record keeping and accounting procedures;
• Assists in menu planning and production record preparation and review; assists in implementing new procedures, programs, and policies;
• Tests recipes and implements standardized food production methods and standardized portions; assists in selecting and testing sample products;
• Serves as a resource to cafeteria coordinators in problem-solving and providing feedback to Director regarding potential problem situations;
• Assists in the testing and evaluating new equipment and materials and makes recommendations for new purchases;
• Coordinates equipment repair activities under direction of the Director;
• Reviews work site and employee workloads and coordinates the optimum utilization of employees and resources; maintains department personnel records;
• Assists in the development of employee work schedules and plans;
• Assists in the selection and evaluation of department employees;
• Ensures proper payroll data and supporting documents are accurately and timely completed;
• Assists the Director in preparation of budget data;
• Generates a variety of written materials such as letters, memoranda, requisitions, bulletins, and reports;
• Assists in the coordination of after-hours utilization of Child Nutrition service facilities and catering; provides cost analysis of catered functions.

Other Related Duties

• Prepares informational and instructional bulletins and communications as needed;
• Assumes responsibility for the routine operation of the food services program in the absence of the Director of Child Nutrition Services;
• May represent the Child Nutrition Services Department at public meetings and meets with various groups to discuss goals, objectives, and methods to improve services;
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Please refer to the "Employment Standards" section of this bulletin to make sure you meet all requirements before applying.
Employment Standards
Education: An Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major course work in institution management, food and nutrition, dietetics, hotel and restaurant management, business or public administration, or other closely related field. Two years of supervisory or coordinating/lead food service experience in addition to the experience indicated below may be substituted for the required degree/college coursework.
Experience: Four years of experience in large quantity food preparation, distribution, and/or service. At least two years of the experience must have been in a supervisory or coordinating/lead capacity.
Special: Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Ability to be insured, and continue to be insurable, by the District's liability insurance carrier.
All licenses, certificates, and other requirements listed above are required at the time of employment and must be maintained during the course of employment unless otherwise noted.
Supplemental Information
This is a Dual Certification recruitment: Candidates who attain a passing score on each examination part will be placed in rank order on an eligibility list after promotional credits are added to the composite test scores of promotional candidates. These examinations are open to permanent employees and the public.
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Come Join Our Team!

• Follow your child's school schedule (non work days for summer, winter, spring break)
• Professional Growth Awards Program
• up to 16 paid holidays
• Minimum of 6 vacation days
• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Retirement secruity-CalPERS pension

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The following information is a brief summary of the medical benefits provided.
Self-Insured Schools of California (SISC) and Blue Cross (PPO) Choice of contract or non-contract physicians. Dependent Coverage: Spouse and unmarried children to age 19 or to age 25 if full time student.
OR
Kaiser (HMO) Need a Primary Care provider. Dependant Coverage: Spouse and unmarried children to age 19 or to age 25 if a student.
AND
Delta Dental Benefits are payable at 100% in PPO network or 50% out of network of covered charges for benefits received during the first calendar year of eligibility.
AND
Vision Service Plan (VSP)covers one vision examination and one set of lenses each twelve month period. VSP will make an allowance toward the cost of "Elective Contact Lenses."
AND
Prudential Life Insurance $10,000/member and $1,500/Dependents
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PURPOSE:This supplemental application is part of the selection process and will be used as part of a training and experience evaluation. This supplemental application gives you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to the position of Assistant Director of Child Nutrition Services. Only the most qualified applicants as determined by the evaluation of this supplemental application will be invited to partake in the testing process.Your answers to the following Supplemental Questions are required for your application to be considered complete. The information that you provide will be evaluated "as-is," and you will not have a second chance to revise or clarify the information provided. Therefore, it is very important to provide concise, organized, typed, and easy to read answers to each question. If you do not have experience in a certain area, type "none." Be sure to respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Overstating your skill level is considered false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information or overstating their skills will be disqualified from further consideration or, if hired, may be terminated from employment.INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following questions and type your responses to each question.PLEASE NOTE: Responding with an answer such as "See Resume" for any question will result in disqualification.Do you understand the above?

• I understand the above information and instructions
• I do not understand the above information and wish to withdraw my application

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EDUCATION REQUIREDAssociate's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major course work in institution management, food and nutrition, dietetics, hotel and restaurant management, business or public administration, or other closely related field. Two years of supervisory or coordinating/lead food service experience in addition to the experience indicated below may be substituted for the required degree/college coursework.Please select how you meet the education required for this position. Your education information must be listed clearly in the "Education" section of your application.

• Graduation from High School or equivalent (GED)
• An Associate's Degree or higher
• A Bachelor's Degree or higher

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EDUCATIONProvide a brief synopsis of your professional or college-level coursework in institution management, food and nutrition, dietetics, hotel and restaurant management, business or public administration, or another directly related field. Make sure to list the number of years of college-level education, any relevant degrees, licenses, or certificates earned, the college, university, or agency issuing the degree/license/certificate, and other related courses or trainings you have taken or attended.
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EXPERIENCE REQUIREDFour years of experience in large quantity food preparation, distribution, and/or service.At least two years of the experience must have been in a supervisory or coordinating/lead capacity. Your experience information must be listed clearly in the "Experience" section of your application.

• Six years of experience in large quantity food preparation, distribution, and/or service
• Four years of experience in large quantity food preparation, distribution, and/or service
• I do not meet the minimum experience requried for this position and I understand that I will be screened out from this recruitment

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EXPERIENCE - Large Quantity Food Preparation, Distribution, and/or Service
Describe your school or institutional food service experience in the area listed above. Make sure to list your dates of employment, the name of the employer, and specific job duties performed.
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EXPERIENCE - Menu Planning
Describe your school or institutional food service experience in the area listed above. Make sure to list your dates of employment, the name of the employer, and specific job duties performed.
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MANAGING PERFORMANCE
Describe your experience supervising, managing, leading, or training other employees in the area of food service. Please include the length of time in a lead or supervisory role and the number of staff with which you worked.
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Testing and Interview Dates Notice: Please note and save the following dates for testing and interviews. If you are qualified for the position, invite notices will be sent via email on January 12. All communication is done via email. Please make sure to check your spam folder as communications are frequently sent there by mistake. Paper screening completed - January 12Qualifications Appraisal Interview - January 19

• I certify that I have read this notice and understand the instructions provided.

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This brings you to the end of your application. Before submitting your application, please make sure you have done the following:1. Read the job description and understand the position you are applying for2. Read the Employment Standards and meet the required experience and education requirements listed and clearly state your relevant experience and education on your application, including any proof of education required (this standard will be used to screen ALL applications received)3. You have completed all sections of the application and answered all questions thoroughly

• I certify that I have read this notice and understand the instructions provided.

Required Question