JOB SUMMARY

Child Nutrition Services Coordinator, 0.8 FTE, (6.4 hrs a day/32 hrs a week) 11-Months, District-Wide See attached draft job description. Health & Welfare benefits included. CalPERS benefits included. Staff members will receive a one-time compensation bonus of up to $7,500 in the 2026-27 school year, prorated based on

FTE. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Duties are performed within a 0.8 FTE assignment; the District Business Official establishes priorities when the workload exceeds the assigned hours.

• Assists in planning, organizing, and directing District-wide child nutrition services operations.
• Implements and administers activities under the District's Food Service Program; facilitates the Health and Wellness Committee meetings; updates and posts the Health and Wellness policy and all required policies related to civil rights information, child nutrition services and safety plans; other policies as required.
• Implements federal and state mandated wellness initiative linked to funding under the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs.
• Develops and recommends changes in child nutrition services policies and procedures to District administrators, including application processing and cafeteria procedures under the NSLP low income families.
• Trains and provides day-to-day work direction to assigned personnel; coordinates and conducts staff development and child nutrition services training programs, when applicable.
• Provides technical expertise, information and assistance to the District Business Official regarding child nutrition services operations; ensures an economical, safe and efficient work environment; advises the District Business Official of unusual trends or problems and recommends appropriate corrective action.
• Processes all child nutrition services financial data; directs and analyzes the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, invoices, and files related to child nutrition services activities and personnel; submits reports to appropriate agencies to ensure state and federal expense reimbursements; composes memoranda, procedure manuals, production worksheets, and related materials; prepares public information materials and media releases related to school child nutrition services program.

• Assists with the preparation of bids, places orders and maintains inventories for all equipment and supplies, and orders kitchen supplies as needed.
• Reviews, processes, maintains and monitors free and reduced meal applications in compliance with District and state procedures; prepares the monthly state child nutrition services reimbursement claim and prepares revenue calculations for entering journals.
• Acts as the liaison between the District, families and students, regarding child nutrition services needs such as invoices, setting up student accounts and online ordering for hot lunches, free/reduced lunch applications. Serves as liaison to parent volunteers who assist during the lunch hour.
• Attends child nutrition conferences, workshops, trainings, and conventions as the District's representative; maintains required child nutrition services certifications.
• Communicates with other administrators, personnel, vendors, students, parents, and outside organizations to coordinate child nutrition services activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information.
• Develops and prepares the annual preliminary budget for the child nutrition services department; analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data; authorizes expenditures in accordance with established limitations.
• Continuous visits to all school sites to inspect for cleanliness and conformance to established operating procedures and conducts site monitoring inspections; coordinates bi-annual county inspector visitations to school sites.
• Operates a computer and assigned budget planning software programs; operates other office equipment as assigned; drives a vehicle to conduct work; researches and implements technology improvements as needed.
• Coordinates, attends, participates and conducts a variety of meetings as assigned.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state nutritional standards; coordinates all Administrative Reviews.
• Cleans the serving area before and/or after food services.
• Works with Zero Waste or other companies to support compost and garbage waste diversion services.
• Works with the school site Green Team to help reduce garbage and food waste.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES

• Inventory and pickup food items from sites as needed
• Administrative State Audit/Procurement Audit
• Health & Wellness Committee
• Attend
• Annual RFP and/or extension of current contract
• Field Trip lunch coordination
• Direct Certification Reports
• Correct Site Inspection findings

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Mathematic calculations, cashiering skills, and point of sale systems.
• Operation of a computer and assigned software.
• Able to compose spreadsheets for data collection and distribution.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Proper English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Office methods and practices; record keeping practices.
• Food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Knowledge of National School Lunch and Breakfast Program and their related requirements.
• Basic knowledge of the proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in school kitchen care and routine maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of work hazards, safety techniques, lifting procedures, and handling of materials that may include waste and bloodborne pathogens.
• Sufficient reading and writing ability in English to read work and safety instructions and document work activity onto standardized forms.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Operate a computer and assigned software programs.
• Work with similar types of data; utilize specific, job-related equipment.
• Work with others, using problem solving skills to analyze issues, create plans of action and reach solutions.
• Requires the ability to perform all essential duties of the position with general supervision at an assigned school site or other District facility.
• Use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain District kitchen and adjacent grounds in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
• Apply specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job including: maintaining confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Work closely with site administrators.
• Work with detailed information/data.
• Meet schedules and timelines; work under time constraints.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain various records related to work performed.
• Drive to multiple sites during the work day

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in Word, Excel and Google Docs.
• Bi-lingual

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

The employee must meet the USDA minimum hiring standards for a school nutrition program director in a local educational agency with an annual enrollment of 2,499 or fewer students (7 CFR 210.30). One of the following is required: a bachelor's degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major or concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field; or a bachelor's degree, or equivalent educational experience, in any academic major and at least one year of relevant food service experience; or an associate's degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major or concentration in one of the fields listed above and at least one year of relevant food service experience; or a high school diploma, or general educational development diploma, and at least three years of relevant school nutrition program experience.

LICENSES

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CERTIFICATES

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Food Protection Manager Certification

• can receive within 4 mos of hire Valid California Driver's License While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, manipulate and operate objects, equipment and tools and to reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

The employee must have sufficient strength to manipulate, lift, push, pull, and/or carry on a frequent basis, objects which weigh as much as 50 pounds or more, including objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more with assistance on an occasional basis. The employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time and climb, walk on even/and or uneven surfaces, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, and crouch, climb up and down ladders, stairs, and ramps of one or more stories above the ground. The employee is regularly required to hear and speak to exchange information in a proficient manner; distinguish strong odors which may warn of equipment malfunction or danger. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability it adjusts focus. The employee must have hand-eye coordination. While performing the duties of this class, incumbents are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills in English. The employee must be able to write, to read directions, product labels, printed material, instructions and safety information, and to observe environmental conditions; demonstrate judgment and professionalism when interacting with supervisors, co-workers, staff, students and others encountered in the course of work; establish and maintain cooperative relationships throughout the work environment; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards to accomplish assigned duties and to apply new skills. The employee must be able to work independently and follow a schedule. The employee occasionally may deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals, including students, parents and District employees. Some stress may be encountered while performing the duties of this position. Employees regularly work in an indoor environment, including damp or wet areas, and an outdoor working environment, including exposure to seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions. Employees are regularly subject to exposure to hazardous materials, harsh chemicals, fumes, and possible exposure to blood borne pathogens; working around and with machinery having moving parts; working at heights; performing physical labor. The noise level is occasionally loud.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT

Participate in employer mandated training and re-training programs. Utilize recommended safety and reporting measures. Competitive Salary and Benefits, including: Newly updated salary schedules with negotiated increases Staff members will receive a one-time compensation bonus of up to $7,500 in the 2026-27 school year, prorated based on FTE. Substitute and short-term temporary positions are excluded. New Math, Science and Special Education teachers receive a $5,000 signing bonus (prorated based on FTE) Annual benefits cap increased to $24,300 for staff employed 50%+ Award Winning Schools! The Cove School

• 2026 Green Ribbon School, 2023 Distinguished School Neil Cummins Elementary
• 2026 Green Ribbon School, 2023 Distinguished School Hal Middle School
• 2026 Distinguished School, 2023 & 2019 "Schools to Watch", 2021

National Distinguished School Positive Staff Member Feedback:

99% recommend LCMSD as a workplace 99% feel they are respected by school administration and district leadership 97% feel confident in their ability to handle emergencies effectively 97% report that they are treated fairly at work Other features of

LCMSD:

Full time staff (> 0.5 FTE) can enroll their children at LCMSD schools and the Tamalpais Union High School District for high school (with interdistrict transfer). All schools have an on-site counselor and MFT Intern/Associate Art, Music and PE enrichment for all students LCMSD is located in beautiful Marin County in Northern California, eight miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. We are a dynamic learning community, committed to educational excellence, equity, and inclusion. We are a K-8 school district with three award-winning schools, including The Cove and Neil Cummins Elementary Schools, and Hall Middle School. The district serves approximately 1,150 students. We seek job candidates who are enthusiastic, inspired, and excited to work in a highly collaborative environment.

Pay:

$35.63

• $44.

39 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Experience:

nutrition : 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

CDL (Required)

Work Location:

In person