Summary: Assists CNP Director with planning, organizing, and implementing all nutrition-related programs for the benefits of student and school community health and wellness.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Implements the philosophy, policies, and regulations of all Child Nutrition Programs.
· Communicates current information pertaining to Child Nutrition Program with school administrators/nurses, staff, and the public on an ongoing basis.
· Works with CNP Business Manager to post department news, policies, federal and state regulations, menus, meal pricing and all other public information on the CNP website.
· Coordinates with CNP Director and Field Supervisors to plan and conduct employee training in relation to Nutrition Education and food production; includes periodic employee in-service programs and monthly cafeteria manager meetings.
· Coordinates with Business Manager to plan and conduct Nutrition Education Programs for employee certification according to School Nutrition Association certification coursework requirements.
· Responsible for department menu planning for all meal programs and specific student programs.
· Directs Farm to School Programing including School Garden Initiative Program and local procurement practices.
· Conducts nutrient analysis on all menus to ensure compliance with nutrient standards and federal requirements.
· Plans and implements modified diets for students with special dietary needs following review and approval of CNP Director; confers with school nurses, physicians, and other school site administrators regarding the student diet order, preparation, and service of modified diets.
· Coordinates individual meetings (if applicable) and plans for students with special dietary needs; participates in school site Health and Wellness Team meetings and assist Cafeteria Managers in implementation of diets for students with special dietary needs.
· Assists in preparing specifications for all food, supplies, and equipment purchased for the food service operation for the purpose of providing diet modifications and special dietary products.
· Monitors school site preparation and service of menu items for all meals and diet modifications; evaluates procedures and make recommendations regarding nutrition-related findings.
· Monitors safety and sanitation practices at each school site to ensure HACCP procedure compliance.
· Updates HACCP procedures if necessary.
· Monitors and enforces current regulations at the school level such as Smart Snacks in schools.
· Publishes centralized menus and nutritional information for the National School Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Summer Feeding and CACFP.
· Works with Purchasing Analyst to meet with vendors to receive new product information and conducts evaluations on sample products; verifies nutritional analysis to meet nutrient standards.
· Responsible for recipe testing and development. Also conduct student and parent focus groups needed to improve customer satisfaction throughout the Diocese of Baton Rouge Child Nutrition Program.
· Assists CNP Director and Principal committee in editing, evaluating, and promoting the Diocese of Baton Rouge Wellness Policy.
· Evaluates available grant funding for Child Nutrition Programs, initiates application process, monitors grants fund awards, and implements grant programs.
· Responsible for researching best practices in the field of Child Nutrition. Plans and implements special programs within Child Nutrition Program for the benefit of student and school wellness.
Accounts Receivable
· Reconcile bank statements and accounts receivable.
· Receive, review, and reconcile all bank statements and reports.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Master’s Degree.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Licensed and in good standing with the Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition. School Nutrition Association, Level III certification acquired within one year of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Education:
License/Certification:
- Registered Dietitian (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Baton Rouge, LA (Required)
Work Location: In person
