Nutrition Services Coordinator

Young World Physical Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 56,966 - 69,472; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Department of Education Head Start in Houston seeks a Nutrition Services Coordinator to develop, implement, monitor and coordinate nutrition and food services, and to train staff for program goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences or related field; RD preferred. 3–5 years in public health or school nutrition, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office are required. Salary range $56,966–$69,472 yearly; full-time, on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a nutrition-related field is required.
• RD/RDN preferred; licensure encouraged.
• Experience with Head Start or CACFP is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate services.

Responsibilities

• Model HCDE Head Start mission and values.
• Coordinate and implement nutrition and food services for the program.
• Develop menu and special diet guidance; manage licenses and vendor relations.
• Provide staff training and nutrition education for students and families.
• Monitor nutrition program reports and budget expenditures.
• Mentor food service staff and ensure program compliance.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Coordinate services for youth

Interact with diverse populations

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Access

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics, Human Nutrition, Food Sciences or related field

Registered/Licensed Dietitian preferred

Job description

Harris County Department of Education HEAD START - CENTRAL OFFI - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

Nutrition Services Coordinator

Job Details

Job ID: 5835404

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

To develop, implement, monitor and coordinate the nutrition and food services areas, to train, mentor and support staff to achieve program goals, and to promote culturally and developmentally appropriate nutrition practices.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics, Human Nutrition, Food Sciences or related field
• Registered/Licensed Dietitian preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Ability to effectively coordinate services for young students and their families
• Ability to interact with diverse populations
• Proficiency with a variety of software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills preferred

Experience:

• Three to five years of experience in community, public health or school nutrition or related nutrition practice
• Experience with pre-school, toddler and infant nutrition
• Food service experience desired

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Model HCDE and Head Start’s mission, vision, and values.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure integration and consistent delivery of all Head Start services.
• Implement and monitor the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Coordinate and implement all aspects of the program’s food services component, including menu and special diet development, permits, licenses, equipment and vendor relations; use and maintain the program’s food services software.
• Develop written procedures for implementing the nutrition and food services components of the program; assist with development of the annual food budget and maintain ongoing tracking of food service expenditures.
• Conduct nutrition assessments of students and provide follow-up services to families, as applicable.
• Provide training, technical support and guidance to staff on nutrition, food service, and program procedures; provide nutrition education to students, staff and families.
• Provide on-site mentoring to food service staff on a regularly scheduled basis; provide ongoing feedback on performance objectives, to ensure the effective delivery of services to students and families.
• Regularly review program reports to monitor compliance in Nutrition Services and other program areas, compile information for required program reports.
• Develop relationships with service providers and community members to maximize program resources and secure nutrition-related community resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $56,966 to $69,472 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 6300 Irvington Blvd.
• Houston, Texas 77022
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]