Job: Nutrition Coordinator

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This position coordinates the development and implementation of a nutritionally sound food service program that is in compliance with USDA/CCFP procedures for all children in the Head Start/Early Head Start Program.

-Plan menus in order to provide nutritious meals in conjunction with registered dietitian.
-Train food service personnel to maintain qualified staff.
-Purchase all food and food service supplies to provide quality food for the children.
-Oversee the completion of USDA paperwork to maintain funding.
-Oversee the compliance of all local, state, and national food service rules and regulations to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
-Act as a consultant to supervise the food service staff in collaboration with Center Supervisors.
-Attend local, state, regional, and national conferences to maintain currency on best practices and laws.
-Coordinate deliveries of food and food service supplies from the warehouse.
-Compose and implement MBO’s and work plans.
-Conduct regular visits to the centers to ensure proper food service techniques and regulatory procedures are being used.
-Provide nutrition education to staff, children and families for compliance with performance standards and CCFP.
-Prepare and monitor all food service bids to maintain compliance with federal regulations.
-Refer all children with nutritional problems to WIC.
-Confer with parents about the nutritional status of their children.
-Coordinate payments of food bills and USDA reimbursements with finance department.
-Coordinate catered meal service.
-Train staff at catered sites
-Negotiate contracts for catering, food purchases, etc.
-Monitor all aspects of food service including catering.
-Attend various conferences, trainings, and workshops as assigned by management
-Perform other related duties as assigned by management

****Minimum Qualifications:****
MUST have at least a two year college degree in Nutrition, Home Economics, or a related field. Two (2) years experience managing a USDA food program or managing a school food service program, two (2) years experience in large quantity food preparation techniques and two (2) years supervisory experience in a school setting or institutional food service setting.

As to knowledge, skills, abilities, and other attributes:
-Knowledge of supervisory techniques and approaches.
-Knowledge of food service techniques and approaches.
-Knowledge of food service programs that are available.
-Knowledge of USDA Child Care Food Programs (CCFP)
-Knowledge of License Board Standards.
-Knowledge of teaching strategies and techniques for parents, children, and staff.
-Ability to work with low-income families, children, and staff in a positive manner.
-Ability to project budgetary needs.
-Ability to forecast and procure food service suppliers.
-Ability to write grant for continued USDA funding.
-Possession of a valid State of Florida Driver's License.
-Prior to contract commencement must obtain a physical examination including a TB Test.