Nutrition Program Lead: CACFP & Head Start Oversight

Tri-county Community Action Agency; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-county Community Action Agency is seeking a Nutrition Program Coordinator to lead Head Start nutrition activities. The role includes supervising kitchen staff, coordinating CACFP compliance, and collaborating with health management and dietitians to ensure high-quality nutrition services for children and families.

The position requires organizing training, vendor management, and coordinating with community partners to maximize program impact and ensure accurate reporting and documentation

Qualifications

• Must have a car daily and valid driver’s license with liability insurance.
• Experience supervising staff in a food service or nutrition program.
• Knowledge of CACFP regulations and Head Start standards.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nutrition components of Head Start, reporting to VP.
• Train and supervise staff delivering food service operations.
• Recruit and manage CACFP food vendors.
• Coordinate commodities program and storage/delivery.
• Ensure CACFP, licensing and health standards compliance.
• Connect with health management and dietitian referrals.
• Prepare monthly Nutrition team reports.
• Arrange visits from WIC, SNAP and other nutrition programs.
• Ensure Family Style meal service.
• Maintain sanitation certificates and menus.

Skills

CACFP regulations knowledge

Supervisory experience

Nutrition program management

Staff training

Dietary guidelines

Food safety

Vendor management

Education

Registered Dietitian

Dietary Technician

Job description

Tri-county Community Action Agency is seeking a Nutrition Program Coordinator to lead Head Start nutrition activities. The role includes supervising kitchen staff, coordinating CACFP compliance, and collaborating with health management and dietitians to ensure high-quality nutrition services for children and families.

The position requires organizing training, vendor management, and coordinating with community partners to maximize program impact and ensure accurate reporting and documentation