NUTRITIONIST CONSULTANT
Little Rock, AR, US, 72201
Position Number: 2212-2172
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: Until Filled
Child Nutrition
Join the Arkansas Department of Education where each student is recognized as an individual. Through a cultivation of world-class educators, partnering with communities, and an influx of social supports, Arkansas Department of Education provides multi-level supports that help ensure students will receive a personalized education and develop a life-long love of learning.
Special Application Information:
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Duties:
The Nutrition Consultant for Food Service Management Companies (FSMC) – Arkansas Child Nutrition Unit (CNU) is seeking a team member with child nutrition program knowledge and will support school districts that decide to outsource with an FSMC. This position will work with Superintendents, Child Nutrition (CN) Directors, Business Managers, and all other applicable positions for all outsourcing districts. School districts will be put on a rotation to ensure an on-site review of each SFA contracting with an FSMC is completed within the contract period. This position will support the FSMC team as they receive new contracts and renewals submitted annually. They will support the Program Coordinator over FSMCs with required training and communication between the CNU and school districts. This position will also work to train Area Specialists annually to ensure compliance within the districts they are reviewing through an Administrative and Procurement review.
The right candidate will seek a passion to educate CN Professionals through training modules online and in person to support professional development requirements. Federal programs administered by CNU are backed by the research conducted by the Institute of Medicine and current Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Essential Job Duties:
- Monitor school district child nutrition programs through FSMC administrative reviews.
- Monitor school district child nutrition programs through FSMC procurement reviews.
- Provide technical assistance and associated corrective action to school districts.
- Concern/complaint
- Superintendent request
- Child Nutrition Director request
- Serve as a resource to child nutrition professionals.
- Write commissioner’s memos as assigned.
- Provide training as assigned, including but not limited to Culinary Directors Part 1 and 2, recertification, conference, digital learning, and FSMC training.
- Attend assigned professional development opportunities.
- Complete office duties as assigned.
- Assist with collecting documentation and approval of the FSMC contract and renewal agreements.
- Special projects as assigned i.e., KPI project, Wellness, Equipment Grant, Supply Chain Assistance Funds.
Represent child nutrition unit with Arkansas child nutrition partner groups.
Position Information
Class Code: L035C
Grade: GS08
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Salary Range: $45,010.00 - $65,265.00
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The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Little Rock