Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties Under general direction from the Food Service Manager, supports and facilitates the delivery of quality nutrition services for Head Start and Early Head Start. Provides guidance in nutrition issues to parents and children. Oversees policies, procedures and tracking of nutrition services, and ensures compliance with nutrition regulations and Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards. Works independently and with the Food Service Department, and other service areas to support the vision, mission and goals of the College and the Child Development and Family Support programs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Provides training and technical assistance to staff and parents regarding nutrition issues, and trains staff and families on Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines and Civil Rights. Partners with the Food Services Manager to support and facilitate the delivery of quality nutrition services. Provides input and recommendations for the development of nutrition services policies and procedures, and monitors and implements as appropriate. Develops work plans for staff related to all aspects of nutrition services based on program guidelines, including observations, trainings, etc. Develops and maintains adequate record keeping system for tracking data and ensuring nutrition information is in Child Plus. Ensures completion of and provides support and guidance for referrals made by staff and parents. Keeps current on best practices and trends in early childhood nutrition. Partners with program’s contracted nutritionist to support menu development, referral completion, and other related tasks. Ensures compliance with USDA regulations. Maintains CACFP information in the state’s database. Completes required CACFP site observations. Evaluates site compliance and reports to the education site manager on findings for follow up. Acts as the point person for CACFP audits and reviews. Works with CDFS fiscal department to process CACFP claims. Performs all other duties as assigned. At the College’s discretion, additional qualifying education/experience may substitute for education/experience, on a year for year basis Mt. Hood Community College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation, sick and personal leave; medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; optional short-term disability insurance optional life, optional AD&D; retirement through Oregon PERS, including generous employer contributions; tuition waiver plan and access to professional training and development; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). For more information about our benefits and wellness offerings, please visit our website here.
