Job Description
Function and Scope Oversees the development of a menu that meets nutritional requirements, is appealing to the customer and innovative in variety and meal choice. Act as the customer service representative and operational point of contact for the Nutrition Services Department, and facilitate communication between Delivery sites, Community Dining sites, Kitchen operations, and the Distribution team, to ensure food safety, quality food production, and customer satisfaction. Identifies new business opportunities and other resources to support growth and development. Primary Responsibility and Duties Menu Development, Food Quality and Execution Collaborates with the Food Service Management Company and Vice President, Nutrition Services to create regular and special menus that are appealing and meet dietary and other contractual obligations, including the required daily allowance of nutrients, portion size and calorie controls. Reviews proposed menus with the Food Service Director and Dietician to ensure variety, visual appeal, and production efficiency. Sends approved menus to MOWCM staff and Community Dining clients as scheduled. Seeks client input on food quality and desirability by making regular site visits to community dining sites, incorporates input into menu planning and product selection, and supports the culinary team in developing and incorporating high quality food products. Meets and communicates daily, during scheduled huddles, with the Food Service Management Company and Distribution Department on meal production and delivery to ensure food quality, food safety, proper production timing, on time delivery, and adherence to nutritional guidelines, and ensure compliance with Local, State, and Federal nutritional guidelines and health, safety and sanitation requirements Collaborates with the Vice President, Nutrition Services and the F