Nutrition & Sanitation Consultant; Limited

Child Care Associates is an equal opportunity employer who offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, political affiliation, beliefs, protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws, or any other protected class.

Job Code: 2026-TARRANT-002

Location:

Tarrant County, TX

FT/PT Status:
Regular Part Time

• Deliver targeted training and mentoring to Nutrition and Sanitation Clerks across sites.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess kitchen operations, sanitation practices, and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Develop and implement professional development plans to elevate staff capacity and retention.
• Serve as a floating support resource to fill temporary staffing gaps and ensure uninterrupted food service.
• Model ergonomic and safe kitchen practices to promote staff wellness and reduce injury risk.
• Collaborate with site leadership to improve workflows and sanitation protocols.
• Monitor and support adherence to USDA guidelines and local health regulations.
• Assist in onboarding new nutrition and sanitation staff and provide ongoing coaching.
• Participate in expansion planning to ensure new campuses are equipped with compliant and efficient food service operations.
• Maintain documentation and reporting related to training, compliance, and staff development.
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures that support holistic, developmentally appropriate nutrition and sanitation practices.
• Associates degree,Bachelor'sdegree, NDTRcertification, OR Certified Dietary Manager Certification
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in food service, sanitation, or early childhood program operations.
• Demonstrated experience in training, mentoring, or staff development.
  
  Valid food handler certificate and health card required.
• Strong knowledge of USDA guidelines, sanitation protocols, and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Ability to travel between sites as needed.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Preferred experience in scratch or speed-scratch cooking on a large scale
• Must meet all health and safety requirements, including:
  • Passing a pre-employment and/or periodic physical exam
  • Annual TB screening
  • Background checkand renewals as required

• Must be able to frequently walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to twist, turn, kneel, bend, and stoop.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to monitor children’s safety in activities when needed.