Head Start Nutrition Specialist

centralkentuckycommunityactioncouncilinc; Springfield (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. is seeking a Nutrition Specialist to implement nutritional service delivery and sanitation following Head Start standards and applicable regulations. The role emphasizes safe food handling, meal service, and coordination with staff and parents.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work with diverse populations in a full-time setting at our Kentucky locations.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Attention to detail in meal service and recordkeeping.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children receive meals and snacks per USDA standards.
• Communicate meal service information to staff and parents.
• Order and maintain supplies for meal service.
• Adhere to classroom meal schedules and routines.
• Keep kitchen/cafeteria clean and sanitary.
• Monitor kitchen repairs and submit work orders as needed.
• Maintain USDA documentation and timely recordkeeping.
• Transport or receive meals from food service providers.
• Assist children with setting tables and serving food.
• Perform cleaning, sanitation, and food storage tasks.
• Oversee inventory of food items, supplies and materials.
• Record temperatures to ensure safe serving conditions.
• Prepare food with consideration for modified diets and portions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Cross-cultural communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The Nutrition Specialist is responsible for the implementation of nutritional service delivery and sanitation in accordance with program policies and procedures, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and federal, state, and local regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Ensures children receive meals and snacks according to USDA and performance standards.
• Communicates effectively and to appropriate staff and parents regarding meal service.
• Orders and maintains supplies needed for meal service.
• Adheres to classroom meal schedules and routines.
• Ensures facility is clean and well maintained. Maintains a clean kitchen/cafeteria area.
• Monitors kitchen/cafeteria for needed repairs and requests work orders.
• Ensures USDA documentation and recordkeeping are timely and accurately completed and maintained as required by all applicable regulations.
• Responsible for transporting and/or receiving meals from food service providers.
• Assists the children in setting the tables, serving the food and the sanitary disposal of unused meals.
• Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties such as washing dishes, utensils, equipment, counters, cabinets, chairs, and tables; along with trash removal, food preparation surfaces sanitation and food storage appliances and equipment cleansing.
• Oversees and maintains inventory of food items, supplies and materials.
• Monitors and records the temperature of cold and hot food items to ensure food items are served at appropriate and acceptable temperatures.
• Food preparation, including attention to detail regarding children with modified diets and appropriate portion sizes.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.

SCHEDULE

• Full-time (35 hours/week), Monday-Friday.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.