Assistant Director Of School Nutrition

Position Type:
Non-Instructional Professional Staff/Assistant Director of School Nutrition
Date Posted:
11/10/2023
Location:
District OfficeMonona Grove School District has an opening for a 1.0 FTE Assistant Director of School Nutrition. The work schedule is 8 hours per day 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday and the position is expected to begin November 27, 2023.
Overview:
The Monona Grove School District is seeking a qualified Assistant Director of School Nutrition to assist School Nutrition operations district-wide.
Responsibilities:

• Assist in hiring and candidate placement in vacant positions.
• Train new team members.
• Oversee day to day operations within school kitchens.
• Arrange shift coverage, as needed.
• Coach existing team members, applying departmental policies to day to day kitchen operations.
• Ensure departmental compliance with Federal, state, local, and District policies, and regulations.
• Direct members of the School Nutrition team in food preparation and service to ensure that kitchen production, safety, and quality objectives are met.
• Attend and co-facilitate required team meetings and trainings.
• Address performance and personnel issues as they arise; consult the School Nutrition Director when appropriate.
• Act as the Director, as needed.
• Implement and recommend policy, programs, and initiatives with District impact.
• Develop resources related to the School Nutrition program and meet with students, teachers, team members, vendors, and advisory committees to market the School Nutrition program.
• Remain up to date on current topics related to School Nutrition (e.g., new products, safety and health requirements, laws, regulations, etc.).
• Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required to meet USDA Professional Standards.
• Attend work regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Experience, Training, and Licensure

• Associate's degree with academic major or concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field preferred
• Prior food preparation experience or training preferred.
• ServSafe Certification and/or current Wisconsin Food Manager Certification preferred, or achieved within 6 months of employment.
• Commercial kitchen experience using a variety of equipment including combi-oven, convection oven, steamer, Robot Coupe veg prep machine, etc.
• Valid WI driver's license with reliable transportation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to organize and establish priorities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with members of the School Nutrition team, District staff and community members.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills to discuss sensitive performance issues and resolve issues with proper coaching.
• Ability to handle confidential matters privately.
• Must understand the need for teamwork, timeliness, and safety.
• Must be able to maintain self-control without exhibiting negative behaviors.
• Must be able to interact with others to accomplish tasks without arousing hostility.
• Must be flexible and able to respond to changing priorities, new job assignments, and frequent interruptions.
• Must have the ability to maintain concentration and focus on tasks which are often repetitive.

Physical Tasks

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to reach in all directions, bend/stoop and climb.
• Must have dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary to operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to always follow safety practices, including proper lifting and use of equipment.

Internal Applicants
Please submit an application on Applitrack by November 17th, 2023.
External Applicants
For best consideration, please submit a completed application by November 17th, 2023. Position will be open until filled.
Monona Grove School District is an equal opportunity employer and encourages resumes from diverse, bi-lingual or multi-lingual candidates. MGSD does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age.