Chef - Education Service Center 2 Consortium : Job Details

Professional/Certified - Other (Certified) - Other Job Number 000####### Start Date Open Date 01/16/2025 Closing Date Primary Purpose:Plan and implement menu development and nutrient analysis for all student meal programs. Plan and implement nutrition education programs to support the district wellness policy.Qualifications:Education/Certification:Bachelor's degree or equivalent educational experience with academic major in food and nutrition or dieteticsValid Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) dietitian licenseEight hours of food safety training (completed not more than five years prior to the employee's start date or within 30 days of employee's start date)Special Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of menu planning, food purchasing, preparation of foods in a food service environment, and nutrient analysisAbility to implement policy and proceduresAbility to interpret dataStrong organization, communication, and interpersonal skillsExperience:___ years of experience in menu development and nutrient analysisNutrition Program

Develop menus in accordance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program and state requirements.

Complete nutrient analysis of all menus to ensure adherence to U.S. Dietary Guidelines and School Meal Initiative goals.

Develop and maintain recipes and travel to cafeterias throughout the district to oversee production and ensure quality, standardization, and consistency.

Coordinate with health services staff on special diet modifications or concerns.

Implement physician orders for students with serious or severe food allergies.

Plan and implement nutrition education programs to support the district wellness policy.

Plan, design, and deliver training activities on menu planning, safety, sanitation, nutrition, and compliance for child nutrition staff.

Budget and Inventory

Assists in food cost analysis to ensure adherence to cost control and utilization of USDA commodities.

Orders USDA commodities and tracks commodity usage and inventory.

Coordinates the evaluation of all food products and menu items using student surveys, plate waste surveys, and district taste test events.

Policy, Reports, and Law

Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.

Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Safety

Maintain safety standards conforming with federal, state, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventative safety.

Organize and conduct training programs to promote safe food handling and a safe work environment.

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:May assist with the supervision and evaluate of cafeteria managers and support staffPlan and implement nutrition education programs to support the district wellness policy.Plan, design, and deliver training activities on menu planning, safety, sanitation, nutrition, and compliance for child nutrition staff.Building/Campus District Salary Type Annually Additional Job Information *Salary and days may be prorated based on start date. Salary is based on the proposed 24-25 pay scale, pending board approval and may be subject to change.