Head Start Nutrition Specialist Job at Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc., Hodgenville, KY

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

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE: The Nutrition Specialist is responsible for the implementation of nutritional service delivery and sanitation in accordance with program policies and procedures, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and federal, state, and local regulations.

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.
  • Ensures facility is clean and well maintained. Maintains a clean kitchen/cafeteria area.
  • Monitors kitchen/cafeteria for needed repairs and requests work orders.
  • Ensures USDA documentation and recordkeeping are timely and accurately completed and maintained as required by all applicable regulations.
  • Responsible for transporting and/or receiving meals from food service providers.
  • Assists the children in setting the tables, serving the food and the sanitary disposal 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.
  • Monitors and records the temperature of cold and hot food items to ensure food items are served at appropriate and acceptable temperatures.
  • Food preparation, including attention to detail regarding children with modified diets and appropriate portion sizes.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 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 (35 hours/week), Monday-Friday.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

 

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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