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Summary / Objective
Under the general supervision of the Center Team Leader with off-site support provided by the Health Services Manager and CACFP Specialist, the Nutrition Worker is responsible for guaranteeing that the children are served nutritious, good tasting and appealing meals and snacks. It is the Nutrition Worker’s responsibility to prepare these meals and snacks by methods that maintain high nutrient levels and that are sanitary. It is also the Nutrition Worker’s duty to deliver meals to the classroom ready for family style meal service and suitable for the children’s age and development. The Nutrition Worker purchases all food and supplies necessary and keeps records required by the Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) and the Tennessee Department of Health Food Service Establishment Laws and Regulations. This position involves extensive organizing, problem solving, record keeping, and time management.
Essential Functions
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.
Competencies
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Position Type and Expected Work Hours
This is a full-time position scheduled to work Monday through Friday for 7 to 7.5 hours per day, depending on center assignment. Nutrition Workers assigned to Head Start centers work a 10-month schedule. Nutrition Workers assigned to Early Head Start centers work an 11-month schedule.
Occasional overnight travel is required for training events. Some travel is required within our five (5) county service area for training events and center visits. Ongoing training is required.
Required Education and Experience
Nutrition Workers must have:
Preferred Education and Experience
Full Time
$43k-54k (estimate)
04/07/2024
07/02/2024
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