Job Title

Primary Purpose: To develop, implement, monitor and coordinate the nutrition and food services areas, to train, mentor and support staff to achieve program goals, and to promote culturally and developmentally appropriate nutrition practices. Qualifications: Education/Certification: * Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics, Human Nutrition, Food Sciences or related field * Registered/Licensed Dietitian preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills * Ability to identify and solve problems * Ability to effectively coordinate services for young students and their families * Ability to interact with diverse populations * Proficiency with a variety of software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access * Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills preferred Experience: * Three to five years of experience in community, public health or school nutrition or related nutrition practice * Experience with pre-school, toddler and infant nutrition * Food service experience desired Major Responsibilities and Duties: * Model HCDE and Head Start's mission, vision, and values. * Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure integration and consistent delivery of all Head Start services. * Implement and monitor the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). * Coordinate and implement all aspects of the program's food services component, including menu and special diet development, permits, licenses, equipment and vendor relations; use and maintain the program's food services software. * Develop written procedures for implementing the nutrition and food services components of the program; assist with development of the annual food budget and maintain ongoing tracking of food service expenditures. * Conduct nutrition assessments of students and provide follow-up services to families, as applicable. * Provide training, technical support and guidance to staff on nutrition, food service, and program procedures; provide nutrition education to students, staff and families. * Provide on-site mentoring to food service staff on a regularly scheduled basis; provide ongoing feedback on performance objectives, to ensure the effective delivery of services to students and families. * Regularly review program reports to monitor compliance in Nutrition Services and other program areas, compile information for required program reports. * Develop relationships with service providers and community members to maximize program resources and secure nutrition-related community resources. * Perform other duties as assigned.