Nutrition Coordinator

Description

Position Purpose:          

The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma seeks a passionate individual to oversee the nutrition component within the Early Childhood Program. The Nutrition Coordinator will oversee the federal requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and directly supervise all Program cooks.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct supervision and evaluation of all program cooks, located at Woodland Academy and The Peoria Tribe Early Childhood Center.
• Assist with hiring of all Food Service staff, provide new hire and on-going food service/nutrition/CACFP/USDA training.
• Plan and assign work schedules for Food Service Workers and Food Service Assistant/Head Cook, ensuring preparation of high quality, nutritional food on a daily basis.
• Plan and supervise routine cleaning and maintenance schedules for the main kitchen and kitchen equipment.
• Assign and verify weekly inventory of food and supplies.
• Ensure that safety, sanitation and health standards are met by all food service staff.
• Collaborate with Regional Managers and Directors in hiring, training and evaluation of classroom food service staff for various sites.
• Perform site visits to each classroom a minimum of three times per year (evaluate based on USDA and Head Start Performance standards).
• Verify vendor orders and reconcile invoices with billing statements, insuring accuracy in deliveries, quantities and prices.
• Analyze food budget monthly and initiate cost controls as appropriate.
• Respond efficiently and appropriately to unexpected staff shortages at site kitchens, equipment malfunctions etc. while maintaining strict meal schedules.
• Review daily menu production records and delivery checklists.
• Ensure completion of all relevant USDA/CACFP forms (income statements, special diet documentation, summary reports).
• Ensure completion of food service vehicle mileage logs, and safety checklists. Forward logs monthly to the Transportation Manager.
• Maintain records of monthly meal census, expenditures, and labor cost.
• Maintain records of food and supply purchases, including how much sent to various sites.
• Support grant development as needed.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred, CACFP credential preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years leadership experience
• Experience working with CACFP licensing requirements.
• Understanding of federal USDA Nutrition programs compliance requirement

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of USDA/CACFP regulations and requirement.
• Knowledge of Brazelton Touchpoints, certified training preferred
• Outstanding organizational abilities and must be able to prioritize.
• Productive and effective time management, flexibility in responding to a variety of work tasks.
• Ability to support multiple staff, working in different locations in an effective way.
• Ability to skillfully manage inter-organizational conflicts as they arise and support the team to maintain a positive working culture.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand federal documents.
• Proven management and leadership skills
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with families.

Requirements

Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License and Insurance.

Conditions of Employment:

The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma operates a drug-free workplace.

• Must submit to and pass applicable drug test, TB test, and Physical.
• Must pass background investigations for suitability of character identified in accordance with

the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, and Child Care and Development Fund, 45 C.F.R. § 98.43(a)(2)