Head Start Nutrition Specialist

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc. • Springfield, KY

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About The Position

The Nutrition Specialist implements nutritional service delivery and sanitation in accordance with program policies and procedures, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and federal, state, and local regulations. The role supports meal service and food preparation for children, maintains kitchen and cafeteria cleanliness, and completes required USDA documentation and recordkeeping.

The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. The employer provides equal employment opportunity without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensures children receive meals and snacks according to USDA requirements and performance standards.
• Communicates effectively with appropriate staff and parents regarding meal service.
• Orders and maintains supplies needed for meal service.
• Adheres to classroom meal schedules and routines.
• Ensures the facility is clean and well maintained, including keeping the kitchen and cafeteria clean.
• Monitors the kitchen and cafeteria for needed repairs and requests work orders.
• Completes and maintains USDA documentation and records accurately and on time, as required by applicable regulations.
• Transports and/or receives meals from food service providers.
• Assists children with setting tables, serving food, and sanitary disposal of unused meals.
• Cleans and sanitizes dishes, utensils, equipment, counters, cabinets, chairs, and tables; removes trash; and sanitizes food preparation surfaces and cleans food storage appliances and equipment.
• Oversees and maintains inventory of food items, supplies, and materials.
• Monitors and records hot and cold food temperatures to ensure food is served at appropriate and acceptable temperatures.
• Prepares food, taking care with modified diets and appropriate portion sizes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED