Nutrition Specialist

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing poverty, strengthening families, and empowering communities across central Oklahoma. Since our founding, we have provided programs and resources in education, housing, nutrition, workforce development, and family support. Guided by a mission of opportunity and self-sufficiency, we work alongside individuals and families to build brighter futures and create lasting change in the communities we serve.

Job Details:
Our organization is seeking a dedicated Nutrition Specialist to join our dynamic team. This is a permanent position that requires a deep understanding of nutritional science and the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical setting. We are looking for someone who is passionate about health and wellness, and who is committed to helping our clientele achieve their nutritional goals. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of others while working in a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities:
As a Nutrition Specialist, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:

• Ensures that the food provided in each center meets the individual child’s daily nutritional needs and promotes sound physical, social, and emotional growth and development.
• Provide on-site assistance to centers in developing and implementing written plans for program improvements.
• Assist centers in maintaining a food inventory and submitting orders for donated foods. Compile a composite inventory and quarterly order for donated foods. Assist in the pick-up and distribution of donated foods.
• Prepare monthly reports of meal census, food costs, reimbursement claims for submission to the Child Food Care Program.
• Be knowledgeable and proficient in the State of Oklahoma’s CACFP KidKare software program. Also be able to work with staff towards proficiency of said software.
• Assist the centers to provide an environment for nutritional services which will support and promote the use of the feeding situation as a learning opportunity.
• Provide training to staff, child, and family in understanding the relationship of nutrition to health, factors which influence food practices, variety of ways to provide for nutritional needs and to apply this knowledge in the development of sound food habits even after leaving the Head Start Program.
• Monitor the food service program in each center to assure compliance with federal guidelines and local and state health regulations.
• Provide training for staff in menu planning, food planning, food purchasing, food preparation and storage, sanitation, and personal hygiene.
• Coordinate with the Policy Council and Health Advisory Committee in implementing and evaluating the nutrition program and written policy on the feeding of children according to their nutritional and developmental needs.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following qualifications:

• BS Degree in the Nutrition, Home Economics or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience in nutrition counseling or related area substituting one year experience for each year of the required education.
• Three (3) years’ experience in nutrition education, counseling, or related area.
• Human relations and management skills.
• Have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and transportation available.

If you are a dedicated and passionate Nutrition Specialist looking for a rewarding career, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume detailing your experience and why you would be a great fit for our team.