Nutrition & Sanitation Coordinator

Child Care Associates; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Care Associates in Fort Worth, TX, seeks an experienced Registered Dietitian to lead the food service program across multiple facilities. You will align menus with CACFP/USDA guidelines, supervise staff, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Nutrition (or related field), RD credential, and 1–2 years of food service supervision. Strong communication and budgeting skills are essential for coordination with finance and Health/Nutrition teams.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Business, or closely related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in food service.
• Knowledge of CACFP and USDA guidelines.
• Past supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient math skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure menus align with approved menus and food orders within the allowable categories.
• Purchase and deliver food, supplies, and equipment for the food service program; coordinate with Health Coordinator and Nutrition team for special dietary needs.
• Maintain required documents and records to compile reports on nutrition activities.
• Maintain compliance with contracts and sanitation, safety, and food preparation standards.
• Monitor daily progress and supervise food program staff; participate in the management team.

Skills

CACFP knowledge

Supervisory

Nutrition planning

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Child Care Associates Child Care Associates (CCA) is one of the largest and most innovative early childhood education nonprofits in Texas—and among the top tier of early education organizations nationally by scale and impact. Founded in 1968, CCA operates at a rare level of size and complexity for the sector, with annual revenues exceeding $250 million and a workforce of hundreds of dedicated professionals. We deliver high-quality early education and comprehensive family supports through Head Start, Early Head Start, our own early education campuses, child care scholarships, and systems-level quality improvement work across North Texas. Impacting nearly 20,000 children and families annually, CCA also helps shape policy, strengthen the North Texas child care system, and pioneer mixed-delivery prekindergarten approaches that expand access to high-quality early learning. At CCA, we believe every child deserves a strong start—and we operate with the scale, sophistication, and ambition to make that vision real.

Position Overview

• 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 Nutrition team 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.