Child Food and Nutrition Program Coordinator

YMCA of Florida's First Coast•Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Child and Nutrition Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall management and operations of the Child Care Food Program and Summer Breakfast program for the five (5) county service area of the YMCA of Florida's First Coast, as well as our non-food program sites. This position is grant funded and must complete a funding renewal process annually.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in Health and Nutrition and/or Child Care and Adult Food Program
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
Handles self in a professional manner. Works with integrity, discretion, and maintains confidentiality. Upholds a professional appearance.
Proven ability to have initiative, good judgments, and ability to make decisions independently.
Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure. Very organized and detailed orientated.
Maintains knowledge of Association policies and practices.
An effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet expectations and commitments.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to organize ideas in a clear, well-organized manner, and demonstrate an understanding of audiences' needs.
Must be willing and able to travel to various sites.
Must be willing to work an occasional flexible work schedule for evenings and/or weekend.
Satisfactory drug screen, motor vehicle report, background, and reference checks.

Nice To Haves

Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

Responsibilities

Leads, oversees, and coordinates the daily operations of the food programs.
Manages the monthly claim process for reimbursement.
Conducts Site Monitoring Visits throughout our five-county service area to ensure all locations are in compliance.
Plans and executions continuous training for staff in the areas of food safety, operations, administrative policies, etc.
Develops, implements, and monitors standards for the operation of an efficient, sanitary, and high-quality food program.
Evaluates meal costs and adjust as needed.
Prepares the annual funding application and manages compliance with the Food Program databases.
Works with vendors regarding new products and services and/or problems involving their products.
Develops monthly menus that meet the state food program and YMCA Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards (HEPA)
Develops and submits the food orders.
Explores new ways for expansion of our child nutrition services.
Implement and ensure accurate and timely record keeping for all programs, reviewing google drive and snack documents daily, and keeping google drive records up to date.
Maintains accurate, complete, and organized confidential records.
Ensures follow up services as needed.
Upholds association policies demonstrate ethical behavior and exhibit the YMCA's core values.