Posting number: 27-0053-5059
Department: Nutrition Services Branch
Job classification: Nutrition Services Assistant Director
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Food Services, Nutrition
This application is for the Nutrition Services Assistant Director only. To apply for the Nutrition Services Director, please submit a separate application.
Please note: This is an open/promotional recruitment with promotional list taking precedence. There will be an eligible list established consisting of promotional (in-house) candidates, and another separate list consisting of open (outside) candidates. The Rules and Regulations of the Classified Service allows for promotional candidates in the top three ranks to be considered prior to consideration of candidates on the open list, unless the promotional list consists of fewer than three ranks.
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Under the direction of the Nutrition Services Director, assist in planning and directing the operations and activities of the District's Nutrition Services department; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; perform related duties as assigned.
The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.
Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized E, which identifies essential duties, required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Knowledge of:
Planning, organization and direction of a large institutional nutrition service program, operations and activities.
Meal production planning and scheduling.
Nutritional requirements of school-aged children.
Principles and practices of quantity food service preparation, serving and storage.
Sanitation and safety practices related to cooking and serving food.
Commercial kitchen equipment and measurements.
Budget preparation and control.
Financial and statistical record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Oral and written communication skills.
Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
Applicable federal and State laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Ability to:
Assist in planning and directing the operations and activities of the District's Nutrition Services department.
Review and analyze work methods, procedures, and schedules.
Recognize and correct safety hazards.
Assure compliance with federal and State laws, regulations and policies including health and sanitation requirements.
Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Participate in the development of the departmental budget.
Analyze and review budgetary and financial data.
Direct and participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of records, reports and files related to assigned activities.
Visit food service sites to observe and evaluate operations.
Plan and conduct in-service training programs for food service employees.
Maintain current knowledge of institutional food service methods and trends.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Work independently with little direction.
Plan and organize work.
Education and Training:
Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field.
A master’s degree in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field is preferred. Coursework in food service management or nutritional sciences is preferred.
Four years of experience at a supervisory or management level in an institutional food service organization. Experience within a K-12 educational agency is preferred.
Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge or abilities, may be considered.
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license at the time of appointment and the use of a personal automobile.
Applicants for this classification will be required to obtain and submit, at his/her own expense, his/her current motor vehicle driving record at the time of appointment. The record must meet and be maintained at the District's safe driving standard. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the disqualification of the applicant regardless of any other standing.
Incumbents must obtain a valid Food Safety Manager certificate issued by an authorized agency within completion of probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment in this classification.
SELF-CERTIFICATION OF FOOD SAFETY TRAINING:
At the time of appointment, an incumbent must certify in writing they have completed eight hours of food safety training within five years of their employment start date or will complete eight hours of food safety training within 30 days of employment to this class. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the disqualification and/or rejection of the eligible regardless of any other standing.
If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: perscom@lbschools.net or 562-435-5708.
Nondiscrimination Statement: The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying, targeted at any student or employee by anyone, based on the student or employees actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy and related conditions, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Steve Rockenbach, Director of Employee Relations,1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8220, srockenbach@lbschools.net and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, kdalton@lbschools.net and 504 Coordinator: Jenny R. Acosta, Program Administrator, 2221 Argonne Ave, LB 90815, 562-986-6870, JRAcosta@lbschools.net.
If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: perscom@lbschools.net or 562-435-5708.
The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicant’s training, background, and experience; evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
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