Head Start Nutrition Administrator

Maine Academy of Family Physicians; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ABCD Head Start & Children’s Services in Boston, MA seeks a Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Administrator to lead the nutrition program, supervise staff, plan menus, and provide dietary counseling to children, pregnant women and families.

The role emphasizes culturally and linguistically appropriate care and collaboration with parents and medical practitioners, ensuring high-quality CACFP compliance across Head Start sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree from an accredited program in dietetics.
• Registration as a Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD) required.
• Experience in nutrition services within Head Start or similar programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for nutrition services and staff training.
• Develop and supervise menus and recipes meeting cultural and linguistic needs.
• Counsel and support diet modifications for children and pregnant women.

Skills

Nutrition planning

Staff training

Dietary counseling

Collaboration with families

Program compliance

Education

Bachelor Degree in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Tools

CACFP knowledge

Job description

ABCD Head Start & Children’s Services in Boston, MA seeks a Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Administrator to lead the nutrition program, supervise staff, plan menus, and provide dietary counseling to children, pregnant women and families.

The role emphasizes culturally and linguistically appropriate care and collaboration with parents and medical practitioners, ensuring high-quality CACFP compliance across Head Start sites.