Job Overview: The Nutrition and Wellness Manager will serve as a key member of the School Nutrition Team. The position will work collaboratively with the Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef and the Senior Food Manager to create menus, oversee compliance for the National School Breakfast and Lunch programs, and provide technical and logistical support for both campus kitchens.
Reports To: The Nutrition and Wellness Manager reports to the Senior Food Manager.
Responsibilities And Duties
Menu Planning
Work with both Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef’s to design and document innovative menus that meet the National School Lunch Program guidelines and serve our community
Run nutrient analysis on the menus and make sure all cycle menus are compliant
Make available nutrition documentation for our parent community
Collaborate with other S.F.A.’s to share menu development
Manage recipe documentation and order guides through menu planning software
Collaborate with Communications team to update and post monthly menu and nutrient analysis
Food Nutrition Ambassador
Engage with Mundo Verde community and create food engagement opportunities
Positively represent the Mundo Verde Meals Program in the community
NSLP Compliance
Prepare nutrient analysis on menus for both campuses and make sure all cycle menus are compliant
Maintain menu compliance records
Manage meal counts; liaise with teachers when needed
Coordinate with the Extended Day Director/Coordinator to maintain compliant records of aftercare snack and summer programming.
Work with vendors to receive quarterly local sourcing reports for submission to OSSE
Work with Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef and Senior Food Manager to accurately record micro purchases
Provide support and assistance in preparation for NSLP audit
Food Service
Assist the Senior Food Manager and Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef’s with procurement; finding healthy and quality products with a focus on local sourcing and documenting the purchasing to OSSE
Promote positive food culture, encourage healthy eating behaviors and promote new menus
Assist kitchen teams with managing breakfast and lunch lines when needed
Collaborate with Meals Coordinator to create classroom bag lists and maintain updated allergy lists
Collect and submit all invoices for prompt payment
Other
Partner with teachers to implement food education into classrooms
Support Senior Food Program Manager with implementation of community Health and Wellness initiatives
Create a food education curriculum to compliment the cooking and gardening class
Attend Field studies and be an expert in classrooms for expeditions
Attend and participate in team meetings
Meet bi-weekly with supervisor to evaluate progress, growth and performance using Mundo Verde’s evaluation process
Support school safety and logistics
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications, Skills and Values
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or similar field preferred
Relevant work or volunteer experience required
Skilled at using applications, such as Excel and Google Sheets, to input, edit, calculate, and manipulate numbers and data
Proficiency with Google suite, Microsoft Office, and email
Experience with Mosaic nutritional software a plus
A food manager license, or the ability to obtain one, is required
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred but not required
Experience with child nutrition programs in school and sustainable practices beneficial
Skills And Values
Strong organizational and analytical skills and high detail orientation
Demonstrated ability to be an independent solutions-oriented problem-solver
Commitment to demonstrate love and joy towards students, colleagues, and the work
Willing, hard-working attitude with a growth mindset toward self, students, and colleagues
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of personal work and the school mission
Strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion and creating an anti-racist school environment
Capacity to embody the characteristics of a Community Steward by practicing six community building virtues and values every day: 1) Empathy, 2) Speak your truth, 3) Perseverance, 4) Inquiry, 5) Collaboration, and 6) Appreciation
Demonstrated ability to collaborate deeply with colleagues
Ability to manage time and work in a fast-paced, dynamic school environment, multi-task, prioritize and stay calm under pressure
Flexibility, professionalism, creativity and a willingness to learn
Demonstrated commitment to a growth mindset, professional growth, development
Desire and commitment to learn National School Lunch Program guidelines
Willingness to support kitchen staff and students in a range of capacities
Other Job Details
Schedule: 8 hour day
Location: Network
Position Type: This is a 12-month salaried which is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
Employment subject to TB test, fingerprinting and background check
What We Offer
Mundo Verde cares for and values our phenomenal staff and provides the following:
A competitive salary based on one’s education and experience
A Tier 1 school home in which to inspire children in a progressive environment
An opportunity to be a part of developing compassionate global stewards and life-long biliterate learners
Colleagues who are devoted to their practice, their students, and the school mission
A leadership team dedicated to supporting professional growth by providing feedback and support
A 3-4 week summer institute and other professional development opportunities as available
Microcredentials (competency-based certification in a specific skill or set of skills related to his/her position and the goals of Mundo Verde).
FT salaried: A benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short/long-term and life insurance, employer contributions to a 401(k), a transportation stipend, and paid time off (PTO: 7 Sick, 20 Personal) and holidays scheduled in the school calendar.
MVBPCS is an equal opportunity employer.
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