USDA Child Nutrition Compliance Manager

Company: AVI Foodsystems Inc
Location: Warren
Posted on: May 20, 2025

Job Description:

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of USDA Compliance Officer for our Education Division. This position requires travel in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Position Overview

The Compliance Manager will assist in preparing an account to be ready to conduct an Administrative Review for one or several different state agencies throughout the summer and the subsequent school year. This position will need to be able to accurately recognize program documentation and identify gaps in submissions.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor, evaluate, and analyze USDA child nutrition program compliance with all required federal and state rules, regulations, guidance, policies, and procedures
Monitors, evaluates, analyzes, and follows up on USDA Child nutrition program documentation to ensure all correct items are available to complete all parts of the Administrative Review.
Prepare all required questionnaires and forms related to Administrative Reviews with the nutrition programs.
Conduct regular telephone or video conference calls with accounts.
Provide friendly and effective customer service to assist accounts throughout the review process to ensure timely completion of all areas of review.
Assist the account with all aspects of the Administrative Review.
Record detailed notes to aid the account in providing technical assistance to sponsors to aid in their understanding of program requirements.
Collaborate with team members to ensure a consistent work product across all areas of review.
Work alongside state agency partners to fulfill the needs of each specific contract, which may include regularly scheduled calls, training, and report creation.
Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned, when appropriate.

Knowledge Required

Bachelor's Degree in nutrition or related field.
Work experience may be substituted, when applicable.
Must be proficient in NSLP regulations
Knowledge of Federal and State Regulations pertaining to child nutrition programs
Ability to identify a reimbursable meal under various USDA meal patterns.
Ability to recognize program deficiencies and irregularities and recommend methods of correction.
At least one year of prior compliance-related experience is desired.

Skills Required

Self-initiative for project development and implementation.
Strong interpersonal skills
Effective organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 suite

Benefits that AVI Offers

A family culture and atmosphere
Competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
401(k) with generous company match
Paid vacations and holidays
Immense training and growth opportunities
A company vehicle

We conduct pre-employment drug testing.
EOE

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