Nutritionist

Position Summary The Children's House is a 3-Star Quality Rated child care facility associated with St. Joseph's/Candler. The Children's House offers programs ranging from infant care to Pre-Kindergarten. Our mission is to promote the healthy growth and development of children and to strengthen and support the families and community. The focus of our program is to promote developmentally appropriate learning through respect, diversity, self-esteem and equality in order to prepare our learners for success. We accomplish this vision through cooperation among highly trained co-workers, our children's families, and the community, in a safe, nurturing environment which provides individualized learning and developmentally appropriate practices. We believe that young children learn best through creative, hands-on learning experiences in an environment that fosters curiosity. The Office Assistant provides support to the Director and Teachers helping the children learn to think independently, to problem solve and to use their words to communicate their feelings. Education High School Diploma or GED

• Required Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)
• Preferred Experience Experience working with infants, toddlers, or pre-school-aged children
• Required 1 Year of experience health, safety, and licensing guidelines
• Required 1 Year in food preparation or meal service
• Required License & Certification CPR/First Aid Certification
• Required ServSafe Certification or Food Safety Training
• Required Core Job Functions Prepare and serve nutritious breakfast, snacks, and other meals according to approved menus.

CACFP guidelines, and age-appropriate portion standards. Ensure meals are served on time in a safe, sanitary manner. Assist in completing all required CACFP paperwork, meal counts, production records, and monthly reports accurately and on time. Maintain organized documentation for audits and compliance reviews. Inventory and maintain food, snack, and cleaning supplies while staying within budget. Make local purchases when necessary. Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment, including appliances, food storage areas, and preparation surfaces. Follow all licensing, health and safety, and sanitation regulations. Ensure all meals meet individual dietary restrictions and allergy requirements. Safely label, store, and prepare food to prevent cross-contamination. Collaborate with childcare staff to support daily operations, including assisting with meal transitions, maintaining child to staff ratios in classrooms, and other center needs as assigned.