School Nutrition Program Coordinator at Asheville City Schools in Asheville, NC

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ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM COORDINATOR GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Asheville City Schools (ACS) operates seven cafeterias for nine schools and currently participates in the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), where all students, regardless of ability to pay, can eat a free breakfast and lunch each day. Operational management is contracted with a Food Service Management Company (FSMC), currently Chartwells K12 (A Compass Group company). The School Nutrition Program Coordinator is directly responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of the School Nutrition program under the jurisdiction of the School Food Authority (SFA), ACS, and the administrative oversight of the ACS contract with the FSMC. The FSMC's performance and service delivery is evaluated for consistency with the contractual standard, duties and obligations under which it provides School Nutrition services for the school district. The School Nutrition Program Coordinator performs a variety of managerial, supervisory and administrative duties that ensure the implementation of and compliance with federal, state and local laws, policies, regulations, procedures and standards to support and promote all aspects of the School Nutrition program while closely working with the FSMC. Management of this federal USDA program is complex and requires minimum education requirements as well as ongoing annual training. Understanding of all local, state and federal requirements and development of effective School Nutrition program policies andprocedures that support the mission, vision and strategic plan of ACS will be critical to the ultimate success of the program. Position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is a member of the ACS Leadership team. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Contract Oversight Coordinates with the FSMC to ensure the satisfactory performance of the School Nutrition program. Monitors, supports and evaluates compliance with the FSMC contract by coordinating with the vendor representatives, reviewing operational performance and ensuring contract requirements and School Nutrition program regulations are consistently met. Reviews FSMC operations to assure optimal service to students and staff. Cooperatively works with the FSMC to implement or make adjustments to operations to improve efficiency, promote cost savings and encourage waste reduction with the ultimate goal of increased participation. Financial Management Supervise and train staff on financial management guidelines that support school nutrition program operational goals and comply with regulations. Assure that internal controls remain in place to safeguard all program assets. Understand the importance of appropriate staffing and scheduling to control labor costs and work with the FSMC to make needed adjustments. Study menu options in conjunction with requirements to control costs while increasing participation. Cooperatively develop special events and programs to bring attention to good nutrition and to increase participation in the School Nutrition program. Track and maintain fixed assets as required by federal, state and local requirements and policies. Assist the CFO with budgeting and prepare financial reports monthly and as needed as well as periodic updates for the board. Audits and reconciles monthly FSMC billing statements for contract and program compliance and invoice accuracy, including use of commodities, prior to sending to finance for processing. Food Production and Operation Management Coordinates with the FSMC to ensure high standards for quality food production, safety and service. Assure compliance with all local, state and federal policies, laws and requirements. Cooperatively work with school leaders and staff and the FSMC to assure that the School Nutrition program benefits as many students and staff as possible with the goal of seamless integration in the school day. Assure that communications to (and from