Nutritionist

CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT; Port Tobacco Village (MD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles County Government is hiring an experienced Nutritionist to provide nutrition services for programs serving older residents. The role includes menu planning and food service management, ensuring meals meet state and federal standards, and developing nutrition education programs for seniors.

The position may require home visits and travel across the county, with telework eligibility determined by county policy and department approval.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field.
• Minimum three years experience in nutrition/food service.
• Registered dietitian license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plans monthly menus for congregate and home-delivered meals.
• Analyzes nutrient value of menus to meet state and federal standards.
• Coordinates licensing for kitchens associated with the senior nutrition program.
• Manages catering contracts and ensures safe, accurate meal deliveries countywide.
• Develops and presents nutrition education programs for older adults.
• Maintains data on nutrition programs, services, revenue and expenditures.

Skills

Nutrition planning

Menu planning

Food service management

Program education

Data collection & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition

Job description

The hiring salary for this position is 67,483.85. annually.

Telework eligibility is determined by county policy and the approval of the hiring department.

Charles County Government is seeking an experienced Nutritionist to provide nutrition services for programs serving older residents of the County. Nutritionist will provide professional nutrition services in menu planning and food service management for programs serving older residents and provides educational and related health/nutrition services to program participants, staff, and others.

• Provides menus planning and food service management services for food service programs serving older adults in the County.
• Analyzes nutrient value of menus to ensure that meals meet all state menu standards as well as federal requirements.
• Coordinates licensing for kitchens associated with the senior nutrition program.
• Plans monthly menus for congregate and home delivered meals verifying that they meet all state and federal menu standards and guidelines.
• Manages catering contract and responds daily to food service operational concerns to ensure safe and accurate deliveries of meals countywide.
• Receives home delivered meal referrals and then assesses those clients for nutritional risk and eligibility for nutrition services, coordinates congregate or in-home services as necessary based on assessment.
• Ensures all serving kitchens adhere to health department regulations while monitoring food safety, quality, and proper serving techniques; Completes applications and maintains all necessary program licenses.
• Develops and presents nutrition education programs for older adults in community.
• Develops and leads nutrition/health education programs at Senior Centers and provides nutrition and health information to home bound clients through assessments. Leads programs on diabetic self- management, etc.
• Facilitates training of volunteers and staff on safe food handling procedures and program operations. Advises staff as well as addresses inquiries from the community regarding nutritional health matters.
• Collects and maintains data regarding nutrition programs, services, revenue, and expenditures, and prepares reports, correspondence, and proposals related to the nutrition program.
• Completes and maintains billing and donation tracking for nutrition and home delivered meal organizations.
• Oversee state level nutrition program monitoring requirements for the county’s senior nutrition program.
• Creates and implements new cycle menus 3-4 times per fiscal year for congregate program and home delivered meal programs.
• Manages budget comprised of federal, state, and local funds and ensures meals meet all program and dietary guidelines.
• Supervises staff and provides oversite and coverage for the county’s senior center plus program as needed.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or similar food science or health services. Three (3) years of experience in the field of nutrition/food service or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Licenses or Certifications:

Possession of a certificate or license as a registered dietitian is preferred but not required. Food safety and sanitation training certificate per Health Department Guidelines preferred.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

May be required to make home visits and drive to various locations in the County.

Subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.

Subject to Criminal Background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is mostly sedentary with periods of light physical activity, and is performed in office surroundings, community centers and food service sites. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; and the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Staff may be at risk for burns or chemical exposure during work performed onsite at kitchen facilities. Field work in community facilities and client home visits as needed.

Department/Division: Community Services/Aging and Human Services

Pay Grade: 114

FLSA Status: Exempt

Telework Eligible: Yes

Reports To: Chief of Aging and Human Services

Supervises: Aging Program Specialist, Senior Nutrition Program Specialist