Senior Director of Operations

Company: Atlanta Public Schools
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Atlanta Public SchoolsSENIOR DIRECTOR - NUTRITION COMPLIANCE AND OPERATIONS JobID: 2552

• Position Type: DISTRICT LEADERSHIP/ DIRECTOR
• Date Posted: 3/5/2025
• Date Available: 07/01/2025
• Closing Date: UNTIL FILLEDPOSITION SUMMARYThe Senior Director of Nutrition Compliance and Operations will oversee and coordinate district level compliance of the nutrition program to ensure compliance with all federal and state level regulations and will conduct ongoing analysis of nutrition operations to ensure immediate corrective actions are put in place where standards are not being met.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Provides leadership and direction to department administrators and school child nutrition managers, and staff.
  • Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to design, implement, and evaluate assigned programs for continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local school lunch program guidelines including preparation of related reports and documentation, including but not limited to:
    • all cafeterias and satellite meal sites, including all required visits, inspections, and Health Inspections required surveys and Records Retention management.
    • GaDOE audit information and materials to maintain Administrative Review readiness.
    • Supervise and coordinate compliance, review visits and reporting of findings.
    • Communicates with supervisor the results of compliance findings and recommend the staff development and training for child nutrition personnel.
    • Develops, reviews, and submits for approval departmental operating policies and procedures, handbooks, administrative procedures, and required forms.
    • Enters, monitors, and meets deadlines for applications in software applications for National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
    • Maintains roster review and cafeteria edit checks and corrections to provide support to Federal Reimbursement Claim.
    • Oversees department training and staff development to include sanitation.
    • Assists with staff development, campus promotions, student committees and training coordination.
    • Attends meetings for summer planning, Head Start, After School Meal programs, Student Health Advisory Council, and other meetings as needed, report and coordinate functions.
    • Establishes and maintains School Nutrition Association Program of Excellence best practice indicators for the area of responsibility.
    • Manages and directs the development of standards to ensure the operation of a financially and nutritionally sound School Nutrition program, utilizing multi-role vendor contracts.
    • Monitors evaluation of each school food service unit to determine its effectiveness in achieving program goals.
    • Manages and evaluates the performance of nutrition supervisory staff.
    • Completes Seamless Summer Food Service Program (SSO) contract and serves as department contact for SSO and collaborates with Department Directors for establishing sites within the district and site locations.
    • Facilitates communication and collaboration among assigned campus personnel and campus administrators to enhance service delivery, program development and customer satisfaction.
    • Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person or virtually and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours, and as needed.
    • Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
      • Bachelor's degree in food and nutrition or business administration or related field required.
      • Master's degree preferred.CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
        • Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
        • Registered Licensed Dietitian preferred.
        • ServSafe certification required.WORK EXPERIENCE:
          • Seven (7) years in food production operation and food service management.
          • Three (3) years in management required.
          • Experience in National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) food service preferred.SALARY INFORMATIONPay Grade: 138Work Days: AnnualPOSITION INFORMATION:FLSA Status: ExemptEmployment Category: At WillReports to: Executive Director - Nutrition OperationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
            • Knowledge of federal, state, and local government requirements for child nutrition programs.
            • Knowledge of Child Nutrition Services programs.
            • Knowledge of United States Department of Agriculture and Georgia Department of Agriculture requirements for Child Nutrition.
            • Knowledge and training in current food service principles, laws, rules, regulations.
            • Knowledge of kitchen equipment use, maintaining and cleanliness.
            • Proven performance and resource management skills.
            • Knowledge of National School Lunch Program, Community Eligibility Program requirements.
            • Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
            • Ability to implement policy and procedures.
            • Knowledge of computer applications, software, spreadsheets, and point-of-sale systems.
            • Ability to effectively lead, organize and direct the work of others.
            • Ability to relate to a wide variety of people and to serve, listen and provide leadership which results in the best possible work environment with strong strategic thinking skills.
            • Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills, and interpret data.
            • Ability to build collaborative relationships.
            • Ability to demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to teamwork and passion for a student-centered environment.PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONSThe Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment which may be required of positions in this class. Atlanta Public Schools encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records.Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Will require travel to multiple sites.Atlanta Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
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