Nutrition Manager

West Texas Food Bank•Odessa, TX

About The Position

The Nutrition Manager oversees the planning, preparation, distribution, and monitoring of nutritious meals and snacks for children participating in summer and after-school programs, including CACFP and SFSP. The position ensures food service activities comply with applicable food safety standards, nutrition guidelines, and program requirements, and works closely with site coordinators, kitchen staff, and vendors. The role includes coordinating menus and supplies, overseeing kitchen production and sanitation, monitoring meal service at program sites, maintaining program records, supporting site training, and providing administrative assistance to the External Program Manager. The manager may also provide food nutrition classes and shop for food and materials. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or a related field.
Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Food service preparation or kitchen experience.
Food handler certification.
Organization, problem-solving, record-keeping, and time-management skills.
Ability to work flexible hours during summer and after-school meal service periods.
Honesty, integrity, and commitment to fighting hunger in West Texas.
Good verbal and communication skills.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
Valid driver license.
Ability to lift, push, and pull over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate nutritious meals and snacks for children at program sites.
Test foods for taste, texture, and eye appeal.
Order food and supplies needed to prepare planned menus for enrolled children.
Modify menus for children’s field trips and document modifications and substitutions on posted menus and in CACFP and SFSP records.
Oversee kitchen production, meal production, facility management, and cleaning.
Maintain sanitation, safety, food preparation, and food storage standards established by local and state health departments; keep the kitchen orderly, sanitary, and safe.
Maintain communication with the Manager regarding positive and negative feedback related to sites.
Provide backup support to kitchen staff as needed.
Unload products and manage inventory.
Maintain meal counts, production records, and other documentation from sites.
Visit program sites regularly to monitor meal service and compliance.
Provide Civil Rights and onboarding training to sites.
Maintain accurate records for audits.
Manage program application renewals and audit compliance.
Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, appearance, and grooming.
Provide administrative assistance to the External Program Manager.
Conduct food nutrition classes and shop for food and materials.
Perform other duties as assigned.