Head Start Nutrition Specialist

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensures children receive meals and snacks according to USDA and performance standards.
• Communicates effectively and to appropriate staff and parents regarding meal service.
• Orders and maintains supplies needed for meal service.
• Adheres to classroom meal schedules and routines.
• Maintains a clean kitchen/cafeteria area and ensures the facility is clean and well maintained.
• Makes sure kitchen/cafeteria is free from needed repairs and requests work orders.
• Timely and accurately completes and maintains USDA documentation and recordkeeping as required by all applicable regulations.
• Responsible for transporting and/or receiving meals from food service providers.
• Aids children in setting the tables, serving the food, and disposing of unused meals.
• Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties such as washing dishes, utensils, equipment, counters, cabinets, chairs, and tables; along with trash removal, food preparation surfaces sanitation, and food storage appliances and equipment cleansing.
• Oversees and maintains inventory of food items, supplies, and materials.
• Maintains appropriate temperatures of cold and hot food items to ensure they are served at acceptable temperatures.
• Prepares food with attention to detail, especially for children with modified diets and appropriate portion sizes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.

Schedule

Full-time (37 hours/week), Monday-Friday.

Requirements and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.