Nutrition Coordinator

Child Care Associates; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Care Associates seeks a Registered Dietitian to lead its school nutrition program across facilities in Texas. The role focuses on menu planning, grocery coordination, and CACFP compliance, collaborating with health staff to support children with dietary needs.

Strong communication and supervisory skills are essential. The position requires a Bachelor's in Nutrition, Business, or related field and 1–2 years in food service, with a focus on safety, sanitation, and program oversight within a

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian required.
• 1–2 years of experience in food service.
• Experience in supervision is preferred.
• Knowledge of CACFP and USDA guidelines is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure menus align with grocery lists and food orders.
• Purchase and deliver food, supplies, and equipment for the food service program.
• Collaborate with the Health Coordinator and Health/Nutrition Specialist for dietary needs.
• Maintain required documents and records for nutrition activities and reports.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and food preparation standards at each facility.
• Monitor daily progress and supervise the food program staff.
• Participate with the management team to support direct care programs.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Business, or closely related field

Job description

Child Care Associates is an equal opportunity employer who offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, political affiliation, beliefs, protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws, or any other protected class.

• Ensure menus are appropriate and grocery lists align with menus and food orders are within the allowable
  categories.
• Purchasing and delivery of food, supplies, and equipment for the food service program. Collaborate with the
  Health Coordinator and Health/Nutrition Specialist for service delivery to children with special dietary needs.
  
• Maintain required documents and records to prepare reports related to food services and nutrition activities.
• Maintain compliance with regulations for contracts.
• Monitor to ensure established standards of sanitation, safety, and food preparation are properly adhered to at
  each facility.
• Maintain adequate communication with the finance department for billing and invoice processes.
• Responsible for monitoring daily progress and supervision of the food program staff.
• Participate as part of the management team, providing input and support for the overall direct care programs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian with a Bachelors Degree in Nutrition, Business, or closely related field, 1 ‑ 2 years
  of experience in food service.
• Prior experience with and knowledge of CACFP and USDA guidelines.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills & be able to interact professionally with
  adults and all levels of personnel.
  
• Must possess strong mathematical skills, including experience calculating weights and measures.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Access to reliable insured transportation.
• Must be able to pass a pre‐employment and/or periodic physical examination, annual TB skin test, and
  complete background check every 24 months.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to frequently walk, stand and sit for extended time periods.
• Repetitive use of hands; reaching and turning;
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds; light lifting of supplies and materials;
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to twist, turn, kneel, bend and stoop.
• Must be able to monitor children’s safety in activities when needed.