Specialist, Food and Nutrition Services

• Base Pay $5,859.00 - $6,591.00 / Month
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

• Name Human Resource Services
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Provide regional leadership, technical assistance, staff development, and support for ESC-20 clients in the area of child nutrition programs.

Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required; major in institutional management, food service, business, nutrition, family and consumer science, public health, education, or other related field required.
• Three years of relevant experience required, including management of school or institutional food service operations.
• Three years of experience training adult learners.
• Advanced-level knowledge or skills required in federal child nutrition programs.
• Serv Safe or related Food Handler certification preferred.
• Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation.
• Exceptions to these requirements will be considered based on exemplary skills, training, and record of success.

• Work cooperatively with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and Contracting Entities (CEs) in the administration or program operations of the School Breakfast Program (SBP), National School Lunch Program (NSLP), After school Care Program (ASCP), Child and Adult Care Food Programs (CACFP) and other child nutrition programs.
• Review, develop, and implement all program related materials, professional development courses, and technical assistance documents.
• Provide technical assistance to each CE according to the needs identified by the CE, Administrative Review and in various other reviews performed by TDA and/or the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
• Review, evaluate and provide recommendations on CEs’ Food and Nutrition policy statements, program operations, contract agreements and annual renewals for child nutrition programs.
• Develop marketing strategies for products, services, and programs that reflect data driven decisions.
• Plan and provide staff development for CEs participating in child nutrition programs in accordance with TDA contract.
• Disseminate information regarding program updates, current nutrition research, and significant developments at the state and national level impacting program operations.
• Teach compliance and program management-related courses annually in three to four ESC Summer Workshops outside the region.
• Design services, products, and professional development to meet identified CE needs related to nutrition education and program compliance.
• Attend required state staff meetings scheduled by TDA.
• Performs advanced-level tasks requiring advanced-level knowledge & skills.

• Demonstrate initiative, persistence, and a proactive approach to assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrate the use of sound judgement and ingenuity in problem solving to meet the needs of the Center and clients served.
• Seek, participate, and engage in job-related learning and development experiences that provide professional growth.
• Remain current with industry standards, developments, and applicable laws/regulations; implement accordingly.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to new situations and assignments.
• Set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers encountered.
• Perform duties with awareness of broader organizational impact, ensuring actions and decisions support department and organizational success.
• Promote and support continuous improvement and organizational change.
• Work under minimal supervision.

• Model the Principles of Public Service (Policy AD LOCAL).
• Communicate in a timely and effective manner and interact professionally.
• Build professional…