CACFP Nutrition Manager

Thames Valley Council for Community Action; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AcciD+

13 paid Holidays, vacation/sick time

Job summary

Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) in Norwich, CT is seeking a Nutrition Manager to implement and ensure CACFP compliance across child development sites. You will supervise center site servers, monitor centers for health and sanitation compliance, and file CACFP reimbursement claims in coordination with the CT Department of Education.

You will act as liaison between centers, the TVCCA Commissary, and the State Department of Education, ensuring adherence to Head Start and NAEYC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with two years related work experience, some supervisory experience
• Or an Associate’s Degree with four years of related experience
• ServSafe certification required or to be obtained
• Strong communication and computer skills required
• Experience in administrative details, food service and CACFP knowledge a plus; current physical within 1 year before hire

Responsibilities

• Implement and ensure compliance with CACFP, TVCCA policies/procedures
• File CACFP reimbursement claims
• Hire/train/supervise/evaluate center site servers
• Monitor centers for health department food safety and sanitation compliance
• Ensure filing of CACFP reimbursement claims with CT SDE
• Supervise food production at childcare centers
• Act as liaison between centers, Commissary, and State Department of Education
• Provide cover in kitchens as needed

Skills

ServSafe certification

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate’s Degree with four years of related experience

Job description

JOB

JOB SUMMARY : To implement and ensure compliance with CACFP, Child Development Nutrition Performance Standards and TVCCA Policies/Procedures. Responsible for filing Child and Adult Care Food Program reimbursement claims. Hire/train/supervise/evaluate center Site Servers, monitor centers for compliance to local health department food safety and sanitation requirements. Follow all CT State Department of Education requirements for the filing of the Child and Adult Care Food Program reimbursement claim that provides funds for meals/snacks at Child Development Centers of TVCCA. Supervise food production at childcare centers. The CACFP Manager is under the direction of the Directors of Little Learners and Head Start programs. The Nutrition Manager will act as a liaison between Child Development Centers/Classrooms, Commissary, and the State Department of Education, ensuring compliance with other regulations including but not limited to Head Start, Little Learners, and NAEYC. Provide cover in kitchens as needed.

TVCCA offers a generous benefits package including;

• 403B Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accidental Death benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability and voluntary benefits
• 13 paid Holidays, vacation/sick time

This position pays a minimum of $23.75 an hour for 35 hours per week.

Required Skills

** QUALIFICATIONS ** :

• Bachelors Degree in related field with two years related work experience, some of which was supervisory in nature OR an Associate’s Degree plus four years of related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Be or become ServSafe certified. Strong communication and computer skills required.
• Experience in administrative details, food service and the Child and Adult Care Food Program a plus. Provide results of current physical (less than 1 year) before or upon hire.

Required Experience

Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelors Degree in related field with two years related work experience, some of which was supervisory in nature OR an Associate’s Degree plus four years of related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Be or become ServSafe certified. Strong communication and computer skills required.
• Experience in administrative details, food service and the Child and Adult Care Food Program a plus. Provide results of current physical (less than 1 year) before or upon hire.