Data Processor-Field Coordinator

TITLE: Data Processor/Field Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Director of Child Nutrition

APPROVAL DATE: December 21, 2023

JOB GOAL

To facilitate improved performance in kitchens by providing on-site leadership and mentoring to CNP staff in order to promote consistency in CNP practices throughout the district and ensure the provision of high quality, nutritious food service that meets established CNP regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of high school diploma/GED; associate or bachelor degree preferred

Minimum of 2 years of experience in food service operations

ServSafe certified or ServSafe certified-eligible

Proficiency in computer application (word/data processing) and the operation of standard office equipment

Operational utilization of child nutrition software

Eligible for Mississippi Manager’s Certificate through MDE

High level of interpersonal skills

Complete fingerprinting process administered by the District

Must pass background check prior to employment

Accounting experience considered a plus

The duties include but are not limited to:

Delivers training to the child nutrition staff in groups or individually to provide new hire orientation, skill development and demonstrate approved procedures for food and recipe preparation, cash handling, food safety, etc.

Observes assigned kitchens and trains and gives technical support to child nutrition staff

Ensures proper procedures are followed for purchases, deliveries, and inventory; may assist CNP managers as needed in contacting approved suppliers, distributors, and vendors to gain information and resolve issues such as recalls, expired goods, quality concerns, substitutions, cancellations, etc.

Work with child nutrition managers to assess staffing needs and coordinate work schedules and duties to ensure sufficient coverage for each work shift

Coordinates software support to assist managers and cashiers with point of service software questions and computer hardware issues

Ensures collection equipment is operable. Installs new hardware as needed, due to outdated or non-working equipment

Updates the child nutrition website as needed and works with developers to have up-to-date information available

Provides field support for cafeteria managers

Serve as district health council coordinator and ensures compliance with the MDE Office of Child Nutrition guidelines at the school level. Those guidelines include:

Each school health council will meet three times during the academic year

Develop a school health council team

Keep signed rosters and minutes of each school health council meeting

Update the school wellness policy regularly and make easily accessible

Principal to provide an wellness update to the local school board annually

Files documents as daily work is complete

Attends meetings and trainings in and out of district as required

Strives for good public relations with customers, co-workers, supervisors, and the community to increase student participation in the school meals program

Assists with free and reduced-price meal applications, direct certifications imports, and homeless imports as needed

Assists with inventory control of child nutrition department fixed assets

Checks receiving reports for accuracy

Assists office personnel with their duties when needed

Supervise special contract activities and special functions

Assists parents in meeting the needs for children with specific dietary requirements

Organize catering requests and events: assist with production and costing of events

Develops and implements community specific outreach plans and maintains strong partnerships with key community stakeholders to increase the capacity and engagement in the child nutrition program

Communicates with school staff about strategies for increasing participation in both school-based and community child nutrition programs and works toward the acquisition of benchmarks

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, bend, and sometimes lift up to 25 pounds. Mobility skills are necessary to access a variety of work locations.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific fields. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee will work in an environment adhering to school board policy. This position may require work hours that vary as a result of evening activities or emergencies. In addition, job requirements may require work on weekends, holidays and attendance at meetings.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct in compliance with the Mississippi Code of Ethics. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, and engagement in acts that are contrary to VWSD policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school district.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

CLASSIFICATION UNDER FLSA

Non-Exempt

FUNDING SOURCE

Federal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

240 DAYS