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NUTRITION TECHNICIAN
 
 
About the Organization
Name: CITY OF MILWAUKEE
Department: MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Industry: Local Government
Description: THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE IS A LOCAL GONVERNMENTAL AGENCY.
 
About the Position
Internal Ref.: 08-090
Job Type: Other
Related Areas: Nutrition
Openings: 1
Location: MILWAUKEE, WI (United States) | Map It!
   
Description: THE PURPOSE: The Nutrition Technician with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) plans the Head Start nutrition program in accordance with Head Start performance standards and works in coordination with the Division of School Nutrition Services. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: •Plans the nutrition program in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards. •Maintains production records, meal counts and menus in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards. •Works with families and staff in promoting health nutrition practices and in any special nutritional needs of students; adapts menus to meet those needs and advises schools of special dietary needs of children in the program in consultation with the staff of the Department of School Nutrition Services. •Ensures all Head Start students receive one to two-thirds of their daily nutritional needs through meals served at school. •Visits school sites on a regular basis to monitor and observe meal service in the classroom and provide teachers with a checklist of all things that should happen at meals. •Monitors students with food allergies and lactose intolerance and works in consultation with the Department of School Nutrition Services to make sure that food and milk substitutes are made in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards. •Maintains a collaborative relationship with the Department of School Nutrition Services in conjunction with the Health, Mental Health & Disabilities Manager. •Works with the Lunch Application office to ensure that families have submitted a timely application for benefits and monitors eligibility of students in the Head Start Program. •Works closely with the Head Start Health Coordinator to align activities. •Ensures all classrooms have supplies necessary to conduct family style dining. •Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
   
Compensation: THE CURRENT SALARY RANGE IS: $15,801 - $20,132 (10-month—30 hours/week). Recruitment is normally at the beginning of the pay range.
Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Associate’s degree in dietetics, food service or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. A copy of school transcripts must be attached to the application. •Registration with the American Dietetic Association as a Dietetic Technician or eligibility for registration at time of appointment. •Two years of experience performing duties related to this position. •A valid State of Wisconsin Driver’s License at time of appointment and throughout employment. •Residency in the City of Milwaukee within six months of appointment and throughout employment.
Start Date: IMMEDIATE
Other: THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE VALUES AND ENCOURAGES DIVERSITY AND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Posting available until Friday, September 12, 2008
 
For more information, contact:
Name: REBECCA REYES DUKE
Address:
Phone: 414-286-3751
Fax: 414-286-0800
E-mail: RRDUKE@MILWAUKEE.GOV
Web: http://WWW.MILWAUKEE.GOV/JOBS
How to Apply: APPLICATIONS and further information may be obtained from www.milwaukee.gov/jobs , in person or via mail from City of Milwaukee Department of Employee Relations, Room 706, City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3554, or by calling 414.286.3751.