Nutrition Coordinator

Program:

CHILD CARE ASSOCIATES

Team:

Head Start

Address:

3000 E Belknap St, Fort Worth, TX 76111

FT/PT Status:

Full Time

Position Overview

• Ensure menus are appropriate and grocery lists align with menus and food orders are within the allowable

  categories.

• Purchasing and delivery of food, supplies, and equipment for the food service program. Collaborate with the

  Health Coordinator and Health/Nutrition Specialist for service delivery to children with special dietary needs.

• Maintain required documents and records to prepare reports related to food services and nutrition activities.

• Maintain compliance with regulations for contracts.

• Monitor to ensure established standards of sanitation, safety, and food preparation are properly adhered to at

  each facility.

• Maintain adequate communication with the finance department for billing and invoice processes.

• Responsible for monitoring daily progress and supervision of the food program staff.

• Participate as part of the management team, providing input and support for the overall direct care programs.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a Registered Dietitian with a Bachelors Degree in Nutrition, Business, or closely related field, 1 ‐ 2 years

  of experience in food service.

• Prior experience with and knowledge of CACFP and USDA guidelines.

• Previous experience in a supervisory role.

• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills & be able to interact professionally with

  adults and all levels of personnel.

• Must possess strong mathematical skills, including experience calculating weights and measures.

• Computer proficiency required.

• Access to reliable insured transportation.

• Must be able to pass a pre‐employment and/or periodic physical examination, annual TB skin test, and

  complete background check every 24 months.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to frequently walk, stand and sit for extended time periods.
• Repetitive use of hands; reaching and turning;
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds; light lifting of supplies and materials;
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to twist, turn, kneel, bend and stoop.
• Must be able to monitor children’s safety in activities when needed.