Specialist Child Nutrition – Operations

Job Description

Specialist Child Nutrition – Operations  (250002L2)

The Specialist Child Nutrition – Operations supports the efficient and compliant operation of the Child Nutrition Department by serving as a liaison between CND, Campus Managers, employees, and District departments. The role performs high-level administrative, business, and technology functions; supports staffing, training, and compliance efforts; and applies innovative practices to improve orientation, training, time management, and operational efficiency through work simplification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment, Hiring, and Staffing Support

• Assists the Director of Operations and HR Business Partner with recruitment, orientation, and marketing schedules to support staffing needs.
• Prepares and submits hiring recommendations and related documentation to Human Resources.
• Maintains and updates the CND employee database to accurately reflect vacancies and staffing changes.

Administrative and Operational Support

• Provides internal and external administrative support to the Director of Operations, Supervisors, Managers, and employees.
• Coordinates professional association memberships, annual dues, and conference travel arrangements.
• Responds to inquiries and provides general support to staff and external stakeholders.

Training, Safety, and Compliance Coordination

• Supports the scheduling and coordination of department training programs.
• Maintains Safety and HACCP training schedules and records using department software.
• Ensures training materials and resources are current and available.

Program, Grant, and Purchasing Support

• Assists with maintaining records and compliance documentation for federal nutrition programs and grants (CACFP, NSLP, SBP).
• Supports annual updates and compliance requirements related to grant programs.
• Processes and consolidates smallwares requests and obtains vendor quotes in accordance with purchasing guidelines.

Systems, Communication, and Professional Engagement

• Maintains working knowledge of department web-based software systems, including troubleshooting, testing, and annual updates.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with managers, administrators, staff, students, parents, and external partners.
• Participates in professional development activities and engages in relevant professional organizations.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• High School diploma or GED Required
• Associate's degree Preferred
• Minimum of 3 years Clerical Experience
• Extensive knowledge in the use of word, excel, power point and other office computer software
• Comprehensive knowledge of business office procedures, practices, and office equipment

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety…