Position Summary

The Nutrition Associate works under the supervision of the Nutrition Specialist. This position is responsible for providing services to families and children in accordance with Head Start Program Standards, the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP Contract) requirements, and other pertinent federal, state and local guidelines. Duties include but not limited: the assessment of children, assisting with planning the cycle menus, assisting in developing procedures, assisting in conducting CACFP monitoring visits at Head Start/Early Head Start centers, and assist with training the cooks and other center staff.

Job Function

1. Implement and monitor CACFP operating systems and procedures for:
2. Daily and monthly meal counts.
3. Food production reports and food loss forms.
4. Documenting child nutrition label information
5. Participate in CACFP audits, prepare and implement required corrective action plans for audit findings.
6. Assist cooks with food purchasing and food inventories. Oversee food delivery, including verifying and preparing invoices for payment.
7. Assist in conducting monitoring visits of Head Start Centers to observe and assess compliance with CACFP, food safety and sanitation laws. Assist center staff in implementing corrective actions to remedy non-compliances.
8. Assist with staff training and participate in CACFP program training.
9. Assist with menu writing and distribution.
10. Assist Nutrition Specialist in planning for special dietary needs of children and assist center staff in implementing these plans.
11. Establishes and maintains files and informational data on documents and reports.
12. Assist the Nutrition Specialist with planning staff meetings, staff development and training sessions as required.
13. Order /Purchases and maintains office supplies.
14. Participates in Head Start Self-Assessment process.
15. May assist in scheduling, preparing for and carrying out Special Events or projects.
16. Must be able to travel for business related activities.
17. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance in compliance with AVANCE-Houston policies and/or procedures, local, state, and federal laws.
18. Perform other duties as assigned

Education

• Required: Associate’s Degree in Nutrition, Human Nutrition and Foods, Food Science and Technology, or other related field.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Human Nutrition and Foods, Food Science and Technology, or other related field. Degree must be earned from a state accredited or federally recognized education program.

Experience

• Required: At least one to two years experience working as a nutritionist.
• Preferred: At least two years working in CACFP sponsored child nutrition program.
• **A Bachelor’s Degree can be substituted for required experience.

Disclaimer(s):

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Nothing in this job description forms or is intended to form a contract of employment. Neither shall the content in this job description be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way, the “at will” employment status of AVANCE-Houston employees. Employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

AVANCE-Houston employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and that, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

ADA Statement:

AVANCE-Houston is committed to equal opportunity in employment for persons with disabilities and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, and any other applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, AVANCE-Houston does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Moreover, it is AVANCE-Houston’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations in employment to qualified individuals with disabilities so that they can perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of AVANCE-Houston’s business or would change the essential functions of the position. Retaliation against an individual with a disability for utilizing this policy or seeking a reasonable accommodation is prohibited. Individuals with any questions or requests for accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department.