Legible and valid proof of EACH of the following item(s) MUST be attached to your application:

1) Updated Resume (Detailed, updated resume (relevant to this position) and work experience information is REQUIRED, as it will be factored for the recruitment process and salary placement)

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HEMET UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

1791 W. Acacia Ave., Hemet, CA  92545 (951) 765-5100

NUTRITION TECHNICIAN

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Nutrition Services, analyzes reimbursable meals to check for nutrient compliance with U.S Dietary Guidelines by interfacing with a computer database; prepares a variety of reports for usage and costs of food, beverage, and USDA Foods; publishes menus for meal service; and completes other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collect nutrient data and product formulation statements.

• Input nutrient data and product formulation statements into the computer.

• Use of software to prepare and analyze menus including product specifications according to dietary guidelines.

• Input recipes and standardized recipes.

• Generate menu production records using software for menu compliance according to federal and state guidelines.

• Determine usage and costs of food and beverage to assist with cost control.

• Assists in developing, evaluating and testing new and existing recipes.

• Compares product nutrition specification or labels for accuracy and acceptance for school meal programs and assists in quantifying food items to procure.

• Receives meal accommodation forms from parents and inputs them into the computer.

• Assists with menus or meal substitution preferences for children with special dietary needs, including food allergies and medical conditions by communicating with parents or guardians and site personnel.

• Publish menus, campaigns, and promotions using software for different mediums including digital and print.

• Review and update signage for compliance with federal and state guidelines.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and procedures as they pertain to the school meal programs.

• Principles and processes for providing customer service, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.

• Business principles, strategies of organization and coordination of resources.

• Institutional food preparation, techniques, and foods safety and sanitation systems.

• Modern software programs such as Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Google, etc.

• Mathematics including arithmetic and algebra.

ABILITY TO

• Interpret, evaluate, and apply laws, rules, regulations and policies pertaining to nutrition in school meal programs.

• Make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.

• Establish and maintain a variety of specialized and complex records, files and databases utilizing a computer and/or new technology.

• Organize tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines.

• Perform simple and complex repetitive tasks and manage multiple tasks.

• Research and obtain information from a variety of relevant sources.

• Operate a computer using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and other business, nutritional, or marketing software.

• Follow work and safety procedures and written and verbal instructions.

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, customers, brokers, and vendors through all forms of communication (in-person, written, phone, etc.)

• Communicate effectively in oral and written form, understand and carry out oral and written directions.

• Demonstrate good judgment and good problem-solving skills.

• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information.

EDUCATION 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), 30 units of college coursework in nutrition, food science, and business is desirable, and the knowledge and abilities listed above.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of one year experience in school nutrition programs or public agency. The ability to read, write, and speak Spanish is desirable.

LICENSES

ServSafe Certificate or equivalent required within six (6) months of employment.

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

Physical Demands:  

Sitting (continuously); stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull (occasionally); possible stairs; repetitive hand activities with close reach, such as keyboard, mouse, handwriting and file management(continuously; lift/carry supplies and equipment, up to 25 pounds (occasionally); use seeing, hearing, and speaking.

Working Conditions: 

Indoor office setting, exposure to usual office and commercial kitchen sounds, dust, and (possible) odors. 

Exposure to: cold/heat from freezers, refrigerators, and ovens/warmers, cooking noises and odors, electrically/ mechanically/gas operated equipment, cleaning fluids.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Bargaining Unit Position

Range 32 March 2019

For all complaints concerning students, employees, and programs please contact: 

Dr. Carol Tomeo, Director, Title IX, Compliance & Resolution

ctomeo@hemetusd.org

1791 W. Acacia Avenue

Hemet, CA 92545

(951) 765-5100 ext. 2255

For questions concerning Section 504, please contact: 

Joshua Workman, Director, Student Support Services

jworkman@hemetusd.org

1791 W. Acacia Avenue

Hemet, CA 92545

(951) 765-5100 ext. 3500

For questions concerning educational equity, please contact: 

Michael Schanze, Coordinator of Child Welfare & Attendance

and Educational Equity

mschanze@hemetusd.org

1791 W. Acacia Avenue

Hemet, CA 92545

(951) 765-5100 ext. 3700

HUSDs nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located under the District's Board Policy listings at this link.  

To report information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or make a complaint of discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the HUSD website at this link.