Nutrition Specialist- Antioch

Ravi's Import Warehouse•Antioch, CA

About The Position

Supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Responsible for planning and collaborating with managers and staff in the Head Start/Early Head Start and California Department of Education (CDE) programs to ensure the health and well-being of all children in the programs. Responsible for planning, ongoing monitoring, and record-keeping, staff training, nutrition and food service education and services coordination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the following disciplines: Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Health Education, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a Head Start, child development program or other CACFP/USDA nutrition program serving low-income children and families.
Work experience in food service and/or kitchen management administration.
T.B. and other required health clearances at the time of employment.
Livescan/fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice and Community Care Licensing agencies.
Valid CDL and use of personal automobile including evidence of auto liability insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

Oversee food service contract implementation and kitchen/food production operation in centers based on CACFP/USDA/Head Start Program Performance Standards or other requirements.
This position requires regular, local travel to approximately 21 childcare sites across Alameda and Contra Contra counties, as well as sites in Yolo and Sacramento counties.
Work collaboratively with wider nutrition team on a daily basis to ensure high-functioning daily operations.
Perform duties of Head Cook, Assistant Cook or Nutrition Assistant for central kitchen-operated sites if/when needed. Provide staff training as required by CACFP/USDA/Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Ensure proper food safety/sanitation in all site kitchens program-wide.
Coordinate and complete site CACFP monitoring and recordkeeping.
Advise staff and monitor kitchen food supply, equipment inventory, ordering, and purchasing.
Purchase and deliver food and equipment to program sites as needed.
Oversee nutrition assessment and nutrition referral process for children in care, including completion of nutrition related screenings; providing resources and follow-up as appropriate.
Use ChildPlus database to track information, report and follow-up on nutrition-related activities and services.
Participate in agency’s Health and Mental Health Services Advisory Committee and other health or nutrition advisory committees or meetings with staff, parents and community professionals.
Review and evaluate program and content area activities to ensure that all Program Performance Standards and funding terms and conditions are adhered to and conduct file monitoring reviews for all program options and centers.
Collaborate and participate in outreach and community events, using various strategies and in locations across
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and build positive working relationships with colleagues, members, and participants.
Special projects and other duties as assigned.