Impactful Child Nutrition Ops Coordinator

Operation Food Search; Overland (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HRA and FSA

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

Operation Food Search seeks a hands-on Child Nutrition Operations Coordinator to manage daily warehouse operations and administrative functions for CACFP, SFSP, and Operation Backpack programs. This role ensures orders are prepared, inventory is managed, routes are coordinated, and deliveries and pickups are completed, while maintaining a clean, compliant workspace.

Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced nonprofit setting, balancing hands-on logistics with strong administrative duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of operations, retail, driving, or logistics experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive daily orders for CACFP (AfterSchool Meals) and SFSP (Summer Meals) programs and pack, label, and stage meals according to site needs for delivery the next day.
• Communicate with Child Nutrition Program Manager when meal and supply inventory needs to be replenished.
• Collaborate with Child Nutrition Specialist and Child Nutrition Program Coordinator to create weekly and monthly menus for CACFP, SFSP, and Operation Backpack programs.
• Collaborate with Child Nutrition Program Manager and Child Nutrition Delivery Driver to plan routes for daily delivery needs.
• Assist Child Nutrition Delivery Driver with delivery and pickup of meals as needed.
• Schedule, recruit, train, and lead volunteers to pack for Child Nutrition Programs as needed.
• Maintain a clean and orderly program workspace in the warehouse to ensure operational efficiency and sanitation.
• Safely operate a pallet jack and dolly to move inventory and assist with loading and unloading products.
• Create accurate daily Delivery Tickets within DHSS compliance for all CACFP and SFSP deliveries.
• Collect, review for accuracy, and properly store all signed Delivery Tickets for previous day’s deliveries.
• Manage and maintain Child Nutrition inventory for CACFP, SFSP, and Operation Backpack programs through the utilization of OFS' internal inventory system.
• Create Meal Production Records in compliance with DHSS guidelines.
• Collect and store purchase orders in compliance with DHSS guidelines.
• Stay updated on program trends and identify innovative approaches to enhance meal quality and program efficiency.
• Assist with the grant process by providing program details and data for proposals and reports in a timely manner and participate with funder visits/tours as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align Child Nutrition initiatives with the organization's broader mission and goals.
• Identify opportunities to expand program reach and increase equitable food access for underserved populations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Valid driver’s license

Food handling knowledge preferred

1 year operations/logistics experience

Job description

Operation Food Search seeks a hands-on Child Nutrition Operations Coordinator to manage daily warehouse operations and administrative functions for CACFP, SFSP, and Operation Backpack programs. This role ensures orders are prepared, inventory is managed, routes are coordinated, and deliveries and pickups are completed, while maintaining a clean, compliant workspace.

Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced nonprofit setting, balancing hands-on logistics with strong administrative duties.