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Assistant Director, Child Nutrition Oxnard School District

  • Date Posted June 28, 2022
  • Location Oxnard, CA
  • Category Education / Nonprofit
  • Job type Full-Time
Company description The Oxnard School District is situated along a beautiful stretch of Pacific coastline. Oxnard is a rare combination of relaxed seaside atmosphere and a thriving business environment. Oxnard is an international city, enjoying an ethnically diverse population about 213,000 residents. Comprised of eleven K-5 elementary schools, six K-8 schools, and three middle school academies, Oxnard School District is committed to preparing its students for the future and is dedicated to excellence in education. The District currently serves in excess of 16,500 students in kindergarten through eighth grades on a traditional school year calendar. Job description

Assistant Director of Child Nutrition Services 
$63,732-$75,717 Annually
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SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the direction of the Director of Child Nutrition Services, assists in the coordination of the Child Nutrition Services operations; reviews and monitors the operations and activities of school site cafeterias; acts as a resource to on-site child nutrition service personnel; and performs a variety of other duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

  • Receives supervision from the Director of Child Nutrition Services.
  • Exercises direct supervision over child nutrition staff as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Visits cafeteria units and review food preparation methods and operational procedures for conformity with District standards and governmental regulations;
  • Assesses and identifies areas in need of training in all facets of child nutrition operations; provides instruction/demonstration in food preparation, food service, proper use of equipment, health and safety requirements and procedures, cafeteria management, and proper record keeping and accounting procedures;
  • Assists in menu planning and production record preparation and review; assists in implementing new procedures, programs, and policies;
  • Tests recipes and implements standardized food production methods and standardized portions; assists in selecting and testing sample products;
  • Serves as a resource to cafeteria coordinators in problem-solving and providing feedback to Director regarding potential problem situations;
  • Assists in the testing and evaluating new equipment and materials and makes recommendations for new purchases;
  • Coordinates equipment repair activities under direction of the Director;
  • Reviews work site and employee workloads and coordinates the optimum utilization of employees and resources; maintains department personnel records;
  • Assists in the development of employee work schedules and plans;
  • Assists in the selection and evaluation of department employees;
  • Ensures proper payroll data and supporting documents are accurately and timely completed;
  • Assists the Director in preparation of budget data;
  • Generates a variety of written materials such as letters, memoranda, requisitions, bulletins, and reports;
  • Assists in the coordination of after-hours utilization of child nutrition service facilities and catering; provides cost analysis of catered functions.

Other Related Duties

  • Prepares informational and instructional bulletins and communications as needed;
  • Assumes responsibility for the routine operation of the food services program in the absence of the Director of Child Nutrition Services;
  • May represent the Child Nutrition Services Department at public meetings and meets with various groups to discuss goals, objectives, and methods to improve services;
  • Performs related duties and responsibilities as required

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education: An Associate’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major course work in institution management, food and nutrition, dietetics, hotel and restaurant management, business or public administration, or other closely related field. Two years of supervisory or coordinating/lead food service experience in addition to the experience indicated below may be substituted for the required degree/college coursework.

Experience: Four years of experience in large quantity food preparation, distribution, and/or service. At least two years of the experience must have been in a supervisory or coordinating/lead capacity.

Special: Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Ability to be insured, and continue to be insurable, by the District’s liability insurance carrier.

All licenses, certificates, and other requirements listed above are required at the time of employment and must be maintained during the course of employment unless otherwise noted.

Physical Requirements: Employees in this classification stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, reach overhead, lift and carry up to 20 pounds without assistance, push, pull, use fingers, wrists, and hands repetitively, use both hands simultaneously, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, and see small details.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this classification work in both office and kitchen/cafeteria environments, with frequent interruptions, with changing priorities and short deadlines, in varying temperatures including extreme heat and cold, with exposure to heavy machinery and sharp objects, with exposure to cleaning agents, and drive an automobile to conduct work. Compensation this position is : salaried, 50k-75k Application instructions
This job expired on August 27, 2022
DeadlineJuly 15, 2022

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