Nutrition Services Coordinator

Description

This position is responsible for planning, training, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) food program for all AVANCE programs. The person in this position will provide guidance and support to staff as needed to ensure compliance with CACFP guidelines, AVANCE policies and procedures, Head Start Program Performance Standards, Federal, State and Local regulations.

• Promotes and models the organization’s Core Values.
• Manages vendor, consultant, and contractor relationships and ensures all policies and procedures, as well as AVANCE Core Values, are upheld.
• Submits Docu Ware and GRAMM expenses through finance system on a consistent and timely basis as per finance department guidelines.
• Provides direction, evaluation, and oversight to programs to ensure full compliance with Early/Head Start Performance Standards, AVANCE Headquarters, State Licensing Regulations, Texas Rising Star, NAEYC (as it relates to nutrition standards).
• Implements the CACFP food program for all AVANCE programs and sites in accordance with the Texas Department of Agriculture regulations and contract agreement terms.
• Develops and implements training as required by Texas Department Agriculture to ensure compliance and ensures food service staff are kept up to date on information for their job responsibilities as required by CACFP and Early/Head Start and Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP) guidelines.
• Develops and implements programs to foster positive attitudes toward healthy foods and coordinates nutrition activities with direct program staff during mealtime and special events with the children.
• Ensures the dissemination of USDA/HHS Dietary Guidelines for Americas, the USDA My Plate, Nutrition Facts Labels, and other appropriate resources.
• Monitors compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws on food safety and sanitation laws, including those related to storage, preparation and service of food and the health of the food handlers and develops plans to ensure/correct deficiencies.
• Prepares and submits the monthly CACFP claim for reimbursement report to Texas Department of Agriculture, Finance, and Compliance & Monitoring departments.
• In conjunction with supervisor, evaluates and develops the annual menu planning for all program requirements and any necessary revisions throughout the year.
• Disseminates approved nutrition assessment data, provides nutrition support for families, and in other ways promotes good nutrition habits among children and families.
• Evaluates, with Nutrition Services Manager, children with special nutritional needs and ensures development of necessary adjustments to menus to meet any special dietary requirements of AVANCE children.
• Manages and facilitates communication with the appropriate staff regarding monitoring schedules and develops the action plans if needed for center based, home based, and parenting program (all program options).
• Responsible for ensuring that needed supplies are ordered and disbursed to each program to maintain compliance with the CACFP program.
• Reviews and audits the monthly CACFP claim for reimbursement reports and submits to the appropriate parties.
• Assesses and makes decisions regarding food transfers to ensure inventory meets food and safety guidelines as necessary. Contacts Operations to arrange for repairs/replacement of refrigeration units and transfer of food inventory during emergencies and school closures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Nutrition, or related field; in lieu of Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of applicable experience.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Nutrition, or related field.

Required:

• A minimum of two (2) years related experience in food Service, Early Childhood Education, Health or Nutrition.

Preferred:

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in Child Nutrition Program, Early Childhood Education, Health or Nutrition.

• First Aid and CPR training.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
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