Nutrition Technician

Job summary
Plans the Head Start nutrition program in accordance with appropriate regulations and standards.Salary range is $27,644 - 35,977 (10-months/187 days)Applications deadline: Sunday, January 21, 2024
Job seniority: associate level
Responsibilities
• Plans the nutrition program in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards.• Plans menus for children from the Milwaukee Public Schools Department of School Nutrition Services menu choices with input from staff and parents.• Maintains production records, meal counts and menus in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards.• Works with families and staff in promoting health nutrition practices and in any special nutritional needs of students.• Adapts menus to meet those needs and advises schools of special dietary needs of children in the program in consultation with the staff of the Department of School Nutrition Services.• Ensures all Head Start students receive one-third to two-thirds of their daily nutritional needs through the meals served at school.• Visits school sites on a regular basis to monitor and observe meal service in the classroom, and provide teachers with a checklist of all things that should happen at meals.• Monitors students with food allergies and lactose intolerance.• Works in consultation with the staff of the Department of School Nutrition Services to make sure that food and milk substitutions are made in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards.• Maintains collaborative relationship with the Department of School Nutrition Services.• Works with Lunch Application office to ensure that families have submitted a timely application for benefits.• Monitors eligibility of students in the Head Start Program.• Works closely with the Head Start Health Coordinator to align activities.• Ensures all classrooms have supplies necessary to conduct family style dining.• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.• Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• Associate's degree in dietetics, food service or a related field from an accredited program and Registration as a Dietetic Technician (DTR) by the American Dietetic Association.• Two years of experience in a directly related field; experience working with children is desired.• Public sector experience is a plus.• A combination of education and experience will be considered.