AREA SUPERVISOR, FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES

POSITION GOAL

To supervise Food & Nutrition Services Managers and staff to assure high-quality food service programs that comply with local, state, and federal regulations, and operate with maximum efficiency, exceptional customer service, and financial responsibility.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Area Supervisor, Food & Nutrition Services shall carry out the essential performance responsibilities listed below:

• Supervise staff as assigned in the performance of job duties.
• Responsible for the operations oversight of assigned schools.
• Ensure that quality standards of performance are being met in all areas of the Food & Nutrition Services program.
• Evaluate reports to determine productivity, efficiency, and financial responsibility of operations. Identify any deviation from established procedures and program requirements that may have an impact on the financial stability of the program, recommend, implement, and monitor corrective action.
• Review, evaluate, train, and recommend appropriate systems for better control of the Food & Nutrition Services operations.
• Plan and execute all meeting agendas.
• Visit schools on a timely basis to evaluate performance in all areas.
• Complete evaluation instruments as assigned in accordance with local and/or federal requirements.
• Participate in the employee hiring process.
• Assist managers in developing appropriate personnel management skills.
• Develop and provide training for Food & Nutrition Services personnel.
• Participate in annual and on-going state-approved and educational initiatives relating to Food & Nutrition Services, including Foundations, Nutrition, and Quantity Cooking/Use and Care of Equipment.
• Monitor compliance with the United States Department Agriculture (USDA) Professional Standards and Federation of Public Employees FOPE training requirements in self and subordinates.
• Ensure that the students of Broward County Public Schools receive nutritious meals and quality service in compliance with policies set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Broward County School Board and the Food & Nutrition Services Department.
• Serve as a resource person for nutrition education, wellness, and food recovery.
• Provide assistance to school-based administrators in the free and reduced-price meal application process and evaluate program compliance.
• Perform yearly evaluation of Food & Nutrition Service Managers after receiving input from school-based administrators.
• Conduct meetings and conferences with school-based administrators and Food & Nutrition Services Managers to discuss program strengths and needs and advise of program changes.
• Conduct the annual Federal Review of the National School Lunch Program and Breakfast Program.
• Conduct After-School Care Snack Program audits for compliance with regulations.
• Conduct Capital Inventory verification.
• Coordinate Summer Feeding Programs at designated locations.
• Act as a liaison between managers, employees, administrators, and parents.
• Provide technical assistance to school administrators.
• Ensure all department priorities and projects assist in achieving the District’s Strategic Plan.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in training programs to enhance the individual’s skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business administration, hospitality management, dietetics, nutrition, or related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years, within the last ten (10) years of food service experience in a supervisory capacity, preferably in institutional food service or child nutrition programs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Bilingual skills.

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

Works with school staff, District staff, United States Department of Agriculture (, and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service (FDACS) to ensure that quality standards of performance are being met in all areas of the Food & Nutrition Services programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Medium work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.