Nutrition Coordinator in Dayton, OH

Summary

The Nutrition Coordinator manages and oversees agency-wide nutrition services to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, compliant, and safe food service program across all MVCDC sites. This role ensures compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, CACFP regulations, DCY licensing standards, USDA requirements, local health department regulations, and MVCDC policies and procedures. The Nutrition Coordinator provides leadership, training, and technical assistance to nutrition staff while supporting child health, safety, and individualized dietary needs across the program.

Duties

Program Oversight

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Required)
• Degree in food and nutrition, Dietetics, Hospitality or related field (Preferred)
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Preferred)
• One year’s experience working with early childhood/elementary children (Preferred)
• One year’s experience in food, nutrition services supervision experience (Required)
• Knowledge of USDA and CACFP requirements (Preferred)
• Level 2 Serve Safe Certification (Preferred)
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain within MVCDC timeframe) (Required)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to meet and maintain compliance with ODJFS, CACFP, USDA, Health, and Sanitation regulations
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented with positive and dedicated work ethic to children and families
• Willingness to continue professional education and learning

Benefits

Student Loan Forgiveness, PTO days, paid holidays, 401k, medical, dental and vision.

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