Food Services Specialist (Student Meal Program)

Note:
US Citizenship Required
Work Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Relocation: Relocation Assistance Provided
Travel Requirements: Overseas Travel Required (25% - 50%)

Job Summary:

Serves as the Student Meal Program (SMP) manager for NEXCOM Enterprise and provides support to the NEXCOM food service program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for administering the USDA Student Meal Food Service Program in an efficient and effective manner to meet nutritional needs and wellness of the students in accordance with DoD regulations.
• Ensures compliance with DoDEA and USDA regulations and requirements across all locations for consistency with meal plan nutritional requirements, implementation and training.
• Develops and assists in the implementation of policies, procedures and programs applicable to the SMP.
• Develops, implements, and monitors financial controls to ensure accountability and program integrity.
• Maintains review and oversight of the SMP, and conducts analysis of operating data.
• Develops and reviews estimated budget and data trends/forecast relative to the operational areas of the SMP and recommend approval or revision based on such.
• Develops and submits all reports to the Food Service Program Director. Maintains all pertinent records as required.
• Prepares and reviews all SMP correspondences, including ensuring all invoices are generated in timely manner, and processed within designated timeframe.
• Provide updates regarding the status of invoices accounted for and processed.
• Maintains all supporting documentation and records relative to the SMP as required.
• Stays aware of new and pending USDA regulations that directly or indirectly impact the continuity of the SMP business, and informs immediate supervisor of such information and recommends plan of action as necessary.
• Participates in the SMP Task Force meetings, addressing audit findings, troubleshooting issues and gather information and provides updates and recommendations to pertinent personnel as necessary.
• Develops procedural processes for locations to implement as a means of conducting internal audit to ensure compliance and consistency with SMP requirements.
• Serves as Horizon application SME and provides reports and analysis as requested.
• Ensures all meals served meet current USDA meal standards and meal pattern requirements.
• Serves as liaison with Navy and/or DODEA nutritional representatives and provides guidance to field personnel to ensure meal compliance and consistency.
• Assists field activities in the preparation of contracts for the SMP and develops and initiates recommendations as appropriate for approval, disapproval or revision.
• As required, travels outside of continental United States (OCONUS) SMP facilities to conduct on site reviews, participate in meetings, assist visits, etc.
• Provides technical and/or administrative support in various capacities to the Food Service team as required.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with NEXCOM policies and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Exercises independent judgment and initiative in carrying out assignments and in formulating recommended solutions.
• Work is reviewed in terms of achievement of objectives, effectiveness and timeliness of results achieved, and compliance with applicable regulations and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience performed in administrative, operational or other responsible work which enabled the applicant to gain knowledge of nutritional programs; skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships and the ability to provide training to others.

OR

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: 1 year of directly related academic study above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months of experience, up to a maximum of a 4 year bachelor's degree in hospitality management, dietetics, or nutrition for 2 years of general experience.

AND

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Two years of progressively responsible experience that provided a background in nutrition and menu planning; working within dietary guidelines as provided by the USDA or other regulatory agency; customer relations; knowledge and understanding of effective sanitation and safety measures; or similar work which demonstrated the knowledge and abilities required to manage the Student Meal Program.

Note: Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, Dietetics, or Nutrition preferred but not required