Nutrition Education and Training Supervisor

VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

NUTRITION EDUCATION AND TRAINING SUPERVISOR

The purpose of a Nutrition Education and Training Supervisor is to provide support to the child nutrition services program with specific responsibilities for providing nutrition education to students; supervising assigned child nutrition services and activities; oversee assigned personnel; provide information to others; schedule work assignments within established time frames and standards.

This job reports to the Director of Child Nutrition Services.

• Assists with the development of long and short range plans in relation to assigned responsibilities (e.g., policies, procedures, staffing, materials, equipment, space requirements, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring organizational objectives are achieved in an efficient and timely manner.
• Attends meetings, workshops, and/or in-service training for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Collaborates with a variety of internal and external parties for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions, providing support for assigned services, and providing information.
• Communicates with administrators, staff, and vendors for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and programs, coordinating activities, resolving issues and conflicts, and exchanging information.
• Compiles data from a wide variety of sources for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures, and/or monitoring program components.
• Coordinates classroom instruction on nutrition education for all grade levels for the purpose of promoting nutrition education for parents, students, and the community.
• Coordinates with supervisor for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the workforce, providing assistance with administrative functions, and assisting in the achievement of department, program, and district goals.
• Develops recipes and menus for the purpose of complying with federal and state nutrition requirements and district wellness policies and ensuring the safety of students with food allergies.
• Facilitates meetings and workshops for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, and supporting other staff.
• Implements assigned activities and/or projects for the purpose of complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents, files, and records (e.g., reports, memos, letters, procedures, manuals, menus, recipes, training materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Performs personnel functions (e.g., interviewing, evaluating, supervising, training, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel, and achieving objectives within budget.
• Prepares a variety of materials (e.g., reports, presentation and training materials, purchase requisitions, work orders, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues, meeting compliance requirements, providing audit references, making presentations, and/or providing supporting materials for requested actions.
• Presents information on a variety of topics related to assigned responsibilities (e.g., overviews of programs/services, policies and procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing general information, training others, and implementing actions.
• Recommends policies, procedures, and/or actions for the purpose of meeting the district's goals and objectives.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.
• Supervises assigned staff and department functions for the purpose of ensuring that the department functions in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining a program of preventive safety.
• Trains and monitors the training of Child Nutrition Services staff for the purpose of providing direction and guidance and ensuring an exceptional child nutrition program.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• adhering to safety practices;
• applying job-related codes, regulations, and laws;
• operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications and office technology;
• planning and managing projects;
• preparing and maintaining accurate records;
• using Microsoft Office software applications and Google based platforms.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals; write…