Director of Nutrition Services

Job Description

Position Summary The Director of Nutrition Services is responsible for the overall management of the school district’s child nutrition program in accordance with Opaa! policies, procedures, client policies and governmental regulations. The Director is the liaison between Opaa! and the school district. The Director will do this through managing the program efficiently and effectively, creating and maintaining relationships, managing the kitchen team, and maintaining overall compliance. Demonstrate and promote behavior that is consistent with Opaa!’s Core Values of 1.) “Act in the Best Interest of the students, schools and communities we serve, 2.) Be honest in everything we do, 3.) Have a passion to serve others, and 4.) Commit to continuous improvement”. Functions of the Job Operations: Observe and ensure seamless execution of the daily production by viewing each kitchen’s menu, production board, checking freezers and coolers, food quality, cleanliness of kitchen, food safety protocol and following HACCP. Ensure daily accurate and completed production records, reimbursable meals are correct according to the meal pattern within the Point of Sale (POS), required by Opaa! and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education State Department. Observe tray counting policies are in place and verified through POS. Operate within cost per meal parameters for food, waste, labor, direct costs, and supplies for each kitchen. Ensure timely, efficient, and quality meal production and service. Monitor food, food preparation, and batch cooking to maintain quality standards for preparation, presentation, and sanitation. Promote excellent customer service by investigating and resolving food quality and service complaints. Coordinate the preparation and daily transportation