Nutrition Coordinator (Part-Time)

at Greater Wichita YMCA* in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Job Category: CHILDCARE

Manage Others: No

GENERAL FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Program Director, Nutrition Program Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of food service that meets the nutritional needs of children birth to six years of age; maintain communication and positive relationships with all partnership agencies, and vendors; and provide support to classroom activities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing food service that meets the nutritional needs of children from birth to six years of age.
• Meeting and/or exceeding the Child and Adult care Food Program (CACFP) nutritional guidelines.
• Developing monthly menus to post, distribute and keep on file.
• Ensuring timely and appropriate to classrooms meal service.
• Maintaining allergy list and communicating with staff as necessary.
• Calculating and maintaining meal records.
• Maintaining inventory of all food and service items, rotating stock and ordering additional items as needed.
• Maintaining food budget.
• Working with classroom teachers to implement food experiences in the classroom.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary environment at all times.
• Practicing appropriate food storage in accordance to Kansas Department or Health and Environment (KDHE) and CACFP requirements.
• Assisting in the administration of medication for program participants as directed by Program Director.
• Attending all scheduled staff meetings and assigned trainings.
• Display and model at all time the YMCA Core Values: Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Caring.Supporting Strong Community Campaign fundraising efforts.
• All other duties as assigned by Program Director.

EFFECT ON END RESULT: Ensuring children receive nutrition needed to sustain a balanced diet to promote overall health and ensuring parents are pleased with the growth and development of children, positively affecting overall program stability.