Food And Nutrition Reviewer

Monitors and reports on the food services operational procedures and policies across 169 school locations, to include compliance with labor, purchasing, menus, uniforms, profitability and cash handling procedures in the school cafeterias.  Ensure the  optimization of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) assets, including but not limited to cash, purchased products, and personnel.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Responsible for the successful implementation of policies and procedures designed to maintain and secure the integrity and quality of the overall food and nutrition program in schools, to include financial and human assets associated with FNS.

Performs school-based kitchen audits to reduce and eliminate loss of FNS assets due to lack of knowledge, skill, theft, or fraud through continual review and revision of policy and procedures.  Incorporates constructive and beneficial methods of change developed throughout the school year.

Evaluates compliance with purchasing practices, inventory controls, frequency of deliveries, receiving practices and proper product usage.  Reports on the effective use of signage, recipe controls, uniforms, and menu compliance. 

Prepares, reviews, and maintains audit schedule on a rotating basis for all elementary, secondary, and special school sites within Baltimore County Public Schools.

Prepares and submits daily summary report for each school reviewed to the manager, food service operations, for analysis with area supervisors (AS) and senior operations supervisors (SOS).

Observes food services staff and monitors cafeteria operations for adherence to Federal Regulations for meal accountability.

Assists the AS and SOS in reviewing State and Federal nutrition programs to complete Federal Accountability Reviews.

Participates in Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to include:

• Trains program supervisors at off-site locations.
• Conducts on-site visits and completes site monitoring reviews for compliance.
• Reviews meal count records for accuracy, input data in Excel worksheet and maintains weekly summaries.
• Assists with rural meal program.
• Supports the overall functions of the SFSP, both on-site and in the central office.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college with an associate’s degree or the equivalent 60 college credits.  Five years’ experience in food service operations and/or fiscal control work.  

Note:   Other combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered. 

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid Class C Maryland driver’s license or an equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of fiscal controls and  operational auditing.  Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and systems.  Knowledge of personal computers and office software packages.

Skill in preparing, reviewing, auditing, and maintaining a variety of complex reports.  Skill in analyzing  challenges to find root cause.  Skill in monitoring and reviewing expenditures.  Skill in interpreting and applying rules, regulations, policies and procedures.  Skill in the use of spreadsheets, word processing, and database software.  Skill in preparing materials and delivering training to large groups.

Ability to review the work of others and communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.  Ability to follow rules and regulations.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work is performed primarily in the field at school cafeterias and other external sites. 

Requires flexibility and creativity to work in cramped, noisy, hot, and busy conditions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Must possess dependable transportation.  Willingness to adjust work hours to meet the requirements of this position. Field work requires following the cafeteria schedules; central office work requires following a business-day schedule.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required 

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.  Other benefits include sick, paid holidays, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits and retirement orientation upon hire.
 
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System

GRADE: 

Grade 06 - 12 Month ESPBC Pay Scale

SALARY:                 

 $25.18 - $40.26 (Hourly Base Pay Scale for Non-Exempt Office Professionals, Clerical, and Classified 2025-2026 Effective January 1, 2026 ). Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must possess dependable transportation.  Willingness to adjust work hours to meet the requirements of this position. Field work requires following the cafeteria schedules; central office work requires following a business-day schedule.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
 

Application Instructions

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).  Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.  
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment.  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered.  A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position. 
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. 
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Contact Information
Office of Staffing & Licensure
Phone: 443-809-7872
Email: [email protected]

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions.  It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.