OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY
Food Nutrition Coordinator – Nutrition Coordinator
SALEM – EQUITABLE BUILDING / CENTRAL OFFICE
Bring your Food Nutrition expertise to the Oregon Youth Authority!
The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) invites you to become a key member of our Facility Services team as the Food Nutrition Coordinator. In this important role, you will serve as the principal advisor for our food service programs, ensuring the effective management and expansion of food purchasing initiatives. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the food spot market purchase program, pursuing bulk purchasing opportunities, and implementing other cost-saving measures to control food service expenditures. As the Food Nutrition Coordinator, you will monitor institutional food service spending, provide valuable input for budget preparation, and keep your superiors informed about financial issues and opportunities. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with menu certification requirements as outlined in the operations manual and state regulations. You will also offer strategic recommendations to the Assistant Director of Facilities and Business Services for program improvements and operational efficiencies in food services.
In this role, you will administer the OYA Food Service Program, providing statewide guidance to facility administrators and Kitchen Supervisors. You will develop master menus, recipes, and product specifications that meet the standards for School Breakfast, School Lunch, and Afterschool Snack Programs. Supporting facility food service managers, you will help implement new recipes, customize menus, and ensure compliance with School Nutrition Programs. You will manage the nutrition and food service software, PrimeroEdge, for inventory control, purchasing, production, menu planning, and nutritional analysis. Your expertise will be essential in advising the Facility Administration and Maintenance Manager on food, equipment, and supply needs, ensuring efficient procurement practices, and maintaining state price agreements and interagency contracts. You will also play a crucial role in coaching and training new facility food service managers, improving distribution logistics, developing partnerships with outside agencies, and enhancing safety and sanitation procedures in food service areas.
Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of the youth in our care by providing nutritious and delicious meals that support their growth and well-being.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please click here. Job is opened until filled, with first screenings taking place July 3.
