The Cascade School District has announced the retirement of Barbara Calderwood. The district has opened applications for the position of Director of Food Service.
The position performs managerial and supervisory duties operating a district-wide food service operation, and collaborates with others in the school, school district, and community to operate a successful district nutrition program that complies with all state and federal regulations and district policy.
Applications are due by Nov. 13, and the position starts on Jan. 4, 2021.
For a full job description and online application instructions, click here.
ODE Child Nutrition Programs has open positions for two full-time Child Nutrition Specialists. This position is permanent and is represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
As a Child Nutrition Specialist, you will evaluate viability, capability and accountability of applicants and sponsors. You will also provide training, consultative technical assistance, monitoring and communication to support the effective administration of Oregon Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) in public, non-profit, for-profit and tribal settings. Recruit sponsors and participants to address food insecurity in Oregon and support healthy nutrition and eating behaviors.
For full job descriptions, qualification requirements and an online application form, please click here.
Application deadline: August 16, 2020
On July 30, House Committee on Education and Labor Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) introduced legislation to make all students eligible for free school meals during the 2020-2021 school year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pandemic Child Hunger Prevention Act would allow all children to access breakfast, lunch, and afterschool snack programs either in school or through “grab and go” and delivery options.
The Pandemic Child Hunger Prevention Act is co-led by Rep. Marcia Fudge (OH-11), Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Rep. Jim McGovern (MA-02), and Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05).
According to the Brookings Institute, 35 percent of households with children under 18 already were experiencing food insecurity in April. As the pandemic continues to cause widespread economic hardship, experts fear that the child hunger crisis could become even worse.
School meal programs, which have suffered severe financial losses due to the pandemic, are struggling to maintain services for students. In May, program directors reported a median estimated loss of $200,000 per district, with an estimated loss of as much as $2.35 million in larger districts. By increasing school meal participation rates, the Pandemic Child Hunger Prevention Act would help save these programs from insolvency.
The proposal would also eliminate paperwork for families and school officials, who would not have to fill out and process applications during a time of crisis.
“Nutritious meals help students stay healthy while they learn and grow,” said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. “For many children, school meals provided their primary source of nutrition before the pandemic, and now even more families struggle to put food on their tables because of unemployment and unexpected financial distress.
“We must provide students with the meals they need to reach their full potential, no matter where they are learning this upcoming school year,” Bonamici added. “I’m glad to be joining Chairman Scott and Representatives Fudge, McGovern, and Omar in introducing this important legislation to prevent child hunger and expand access to meals for more families.”
Under the Pandemic Child Hunger Prevention Act:
- All students will temporarily be made eligible for free school meals during the 2020-2021 school year throughthe School Breakfast Program (SBP) and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
- Due to the flexibility granted to USDA under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act,free school meals will be available to students during remote learning through “grab and go” or meal delivery.
- All school districts, including those operating off-site services, can serve all children without having to certify the eligibility of each individual child.
- Anywhere in the country, schools and non-profit community partners can operate meal services, including off-site, under theSummer Food Service Programs (SFSP) and the Summer Seamless Option (SSO), where they can serve all children without having to certify the eligibility of each individual child.
- Anywhere in the country, schools and non-profit community partners will be able to serve afterschool meals and snacks, under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) At-Risk Afterschool Programor the NSLP Afterschool Snack Program, without having to certify the eligibility of each individual child.
- All Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) day care homes will be eligible for reimbursementat the Tier 1 level.
For a fact sheet of the Pandemic Child Hunger Prevention Act, click here.
For the bill text of the Pandemic Child Hunger Prevention Act, click here.
The OSNA Industry Committee is announcing special ad rates and a new mailing program in light of the current coronavirus crisis. Visit our Annual Directory page for more info!
OSNA has announced that the 2020 State Conference and Food & Equipment Show has been canceled, per Gov. Brown’s order that all events over 250 people are to be canceled effective immediately.
We are very sorry for this development and are working with SNA to determine a refund process. More information to come.
We thank OSNA members for their patience and understanding.
Klamath County School District has an opening for the position of Director of Food Service. The position is responsible for:
- Responsible for the overall employee supervision of the food service department
- Plans, directs, and reviews the work of the Food Service Supervisor
- Coordinates with the Food Service Supervisor on scheduling, hiring, training, performance appraisals of building level staff
- Evaluates Food Service Supervisor performance and prepares performance appraisal with input from building administrators
For a full job description, salary and application information, please click here.
Gladstone School District has a full-time job opening for GCCF Heak Cook and Food Service Coordinator.
General Description of Responsibilites
Perform head cook responsibilities at Gladstone Center for Children and Families or as designated. Serve students nutritious meals, provide a cheerful cafeteria environment for students and adults, strive to increase participation and manage the building level school lunch program in a cost effective manner. Assist District in coordinating a district-wide food service program according to policies and procedures, and federal/state requirements. Develop and maintain high standards of food preparation and service with emphasis on menu appeal and nutritional value. Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety. Maintain a variety of records including those required for audit and review. Facilitate cooperation with education partners, administrators, teachers, parents and students. It is a common goal of the district to operate the overall food service program at a break-even point.
Application Deadline: Feb. 28, 2020. Start Date: April 1, 2020 or as soon as possible.
Apply online here.
Last week there was a video out there made by Food Corp and Sweetgreen that showed school meals in a negative light. The video has since been removed from the interwebs.
The Multnomah County Department of Community Justice in Northeast Portland has two job openings for cook staff:
1. On-Call Cook
Pay Range: $18.78 per hour
2. On-Call Foodservice Worker/Dishwasher
Salary: $15.00 per hour
Help us create a better future as you grow your culinary and food service skills in a fast-paced, institutional setting. You’ll assist in running a large commercial kitchen and preparing nourishing meals for hundreds of hungry teens in our detention facility as we work with them to change problem behaviors and reduce the recurrence of crime.
Please click on the job titles above for full job descriptions. Open until filled.
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