What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Specialist position at University of Dayton?
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: University Staff
Department: SEHS Bombeck Family Learning Cntr - 210300
Pay Grade: 7 - Non Exempt
Advertised: September 26, 2025
Applications close: October 10, 2025
**Nutrition Specialist - University of Dayton School of Education & Health Sciences**
Join the University of Dayton, a top-tier Catholic research university where purpose meets profession! Our Bombeck Family Learning Center seeks a passionate Nutrition Specialist responsible for planning, preparing, ordering, and dispersing nutritious meals for the children who attend the center ages 6 weeks to 6 yrs. This also includes abiding by the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations and keeping record of and ordering meals, snacks and consumption of milk for the program.
- High School Diploma.
- ServSafe Certification.
- Knowledge of nutritional requirements for children 6 weeks through 6 years.
- Ability to organize and efficiently prepare food, maintain the kitchen, and do laundry.
- Keep updated on meal patterns and any changes in requirements from the food program.
- Effectively plan meals for the menu for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and children with special diets.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with other staff members.
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
- Knowledge of CACFP Program 1 year experience as a Nutrition Specialist or Cook for an early childhood program.
To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.
