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Dallas County · 1 month ago

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Dallas County, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$5,463/mo - $6,818/mo

3+ years exp

Dallas County is seeking an Assistant Director of Nutrition and Support Services to oversee the management of the Central Kitchen facility. The role involves supervising staff, managing menu planning and kitchen sanitation, ensuring compliance with health standards, and coordinating with medical personnel for dietary needs.

GovernmentInformation ServicesNon Profit

Hiring Manager

Roosevelt Harrison

Responsibilities

Manages menu planning, nutritional analysis, and evaluation of menu plans for Dallas County Jail and Juvenile facilities that comply with the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Develops cost effective general, medically therapeutic, and faith-based menus that are balanced, nutritious, and comply with local state, and federal regulatory and detention standards including the Texas Commission on Jail Standards and the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Oversees and manages the technical aspects of kitchen sanitation. Directs Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) program. Manages department’s food protection management certification and food handler license program. Conducts food safety and sanitation related training. Participates in regulatory inspections, including those conducted by the Dallas County Health and Human Services Department and the Texas Commission on Jail Standards

Reviews and investigates grievances, complaints, and requests related to food service. Formulates responses

Supervises a staff. Trains, evaluate, disciplines and coaches staff as needed

Works with medical personnel and accesses patient (inmate) medical records to ensure medically therapeutic diets are in accordance with doctor’s orders. Works with the Inmate Services Division, Religious Service Section to develop and implement faith-based meal plans

Coordinates with the Sheriff’s Buyer (food service) regarding food specifications, bids, and the nutritional value and quality of foods

Assists Food Service Director in preparation of $10+ million-dollar budget to include planning and review

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Registered DietitianHACCP managementInstitutional food serviceMenu planningNutritional analysisFood safety trainingSupervisory experienceBudget preparationSoftware applicationsFDA Food CodeTexas Driver’s License

Required

Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in food service, hospitality, facilities, business management, or a job-related field of study

Three (3) years' experience in an institutional food service environment with one (1) year supervisory experience required

Registered as a Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and/or a Texas dietitian license through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited program OR Dietetic Internship

Knowledge of FDA Food Code and Texas Food Establishment Rules

Skilled in standard use of software applications

Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License, with a good driving record