Nutrition Assistant

40 hours, 10.5 months

Job Goal:

To assist the Nutrition USDA Manager in coordinating healthy meals for UMHS classrooms and support nutrition staff ensuring they are provided proper tools, support, and supervision to be successful in their role.

Essential Responsibilities:

Support & MentoringMentor Cooks and Cook Assistants in meal preparation, food safety, and effective food service practicesAssistwith training and onboarding of new kitchen staffSupport food service ordering and inventory processes as neededProvide coverage for Cooks and Cook Assistants to ensure continuity of operationsAssistwith mealtime monitoring at each early childhood siteCoordinate and distribute menus to classroomsSupport kitchen staff in completing required documentation and maintaining organized, accurate recordsGuide and mentor staff on proper documentation practices to ensure compliance with CACFP requirementsSupervision & Staff DevelopmentDirectly supervise 34 Cooks and Cook AssistantsConduct performance evaluations and support staff in setting, developing, and tracking professional development goalsFacilitate onboarding, training, and ongoing coaching for kitchen staffProvide training at staff meetings and all-staff trainings as neededOffer continuous feedback to ensure quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance across sitesProgram Administration & ComplianceAssistwith the preparation and submission of monthly meal counts and CACFP claims for reimbursementSupport review and verification of meal count documentation to ensure accuracy and complianceAssistin preparing andmaintainingthe annual CACFP application and related documentationEnsure all

USDA/CACFP

forms and records are completed, organized, and audit-ready in accordance with regulationsSupport monitoring efforts to maintain compliance across all early childhood sitesOperations & Program SupportServe as backup to the Nutrition Manager, assisting with daily operations and troubleshooting as neededSupport implementation of nutrition initiatives and program goals across early childhood sitesAssistin training staff across all sites on nutrition-related practices, procedures, and updatesSupport oversight of kitchen operations to ensure adherence to health, safety, and nutrition standardsHelp maintain consistent food quality and service delivery across all sitesIdentify operational challenges and recommend improvements

General Staff Responsibilities:

Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned Demonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of OrganizationMaintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and community Keep current and accurate records and file reports on time Maintain confidentialityin regards tostaff and family information Maintainobjectivesand professional standards Improve selfskills and education Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy Be present at workin order toprovide consistency of services Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties And or any other duties deemed necessary by your supervisor

Education Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience and Skills Requirements:

Two years of Food Service experienceOne year of supervision experienceCACFP Food Service experience (preferred)Previous Head Start parent or experience (preferred)Experience working with young children (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

Sit forlong periodsandmaintainintense concentration, particularly in poor drivingconditions.

Lift and move heavy and/or bulky objects weighing up to 50lbs.

Make precise arm-hand positioning movements and maintain static arm-hand positions.

Work with childrenrequiringthe ability to walk or run quickly, kneel or sit on flooretc.

Frequently bend,kneeland/orcrouch.

Perform repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs, sweeping and/or moping.

Continuously walk, stand and move about.

Maintain the safety of the environment and children through visual, auditory and smelling.

Observe, compare, and monitor behaviors, records and data to determine compliance with prescribed standards.

Comprehend, analyze, and make inferences and references from written material.

Produce written documentation with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar.

Instruct, lead, train and facilitate others in a group setting.

Perform physical inventory of equipment and/or supplies.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment/Conditions:

The work environment includes working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions. Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other peopleRequires working in a closed vehicle or equipment

Safety:

Apply safe practices in the performance of dutiesReporting of unsafe or hazardous working conditions and/or any injuryimmediatelyComplying withAgency safetystandardsParticipate in emergencydrillsPromote a culture of safe environments in the workplace

Organizational Requirements:

Current enrollment in the Child Care Divisions Central Background RegistryCurrent physical examination, drug screen, and TB screen documentation prior to hireAbility to drive a private or Agency vehicle; must possess a valid driver's license and personal automobile or provide a plan that will allow fulfillment of position requirements. A DMV Record check will be conducted prior to hire.

Desire to work with low-income children and their familiesCommunicate effectively with staff, families, children, and the public using the telephone and in face-to-face, one-to-one, and in group settingsFluent in English both verbally and writtenThe job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subjectto change by theemployer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals in all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, career advancement opportunities, working conditions, scheduling, disciplinary action, termination of employment, compensation, and access to benefits and training. We recruit, hire, and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.