Nutrition Technician resume example

Basic Purpose:

Prepares USDA approved meals for consumption by children by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in planning varied menus to ensure that food is appetizing and nutritionally suitable for children in cooperation with the Nutrition Coordinator.
• Estimate weekly needs, make requisition for, order/buy and maintain food supplies as per USDA and CACFP guidelines.
• Complete and maintain proper records of purchases, CACFP and USDA perpetual inventory, menu planning book, meals served, refrigerator and freezer logs, etc.
• Prepare and serve food in quantities specified by CACFP requirements; meals will be served family style.
• Supervise maintenance of the kitchen area, maintaining good sanitation and safety practices, including personal appearance and hygiene.
• Prepare weekly food purchase orders and submit them for approval to the Nutrition Manager by the set deadline.
• Prepare monthly food purchase documentation and submit them for payment to the Nutrition Manager.
• Prepare monthly reports of meals served, inventory, children and adults served and any other reports as required.
• Classroom participation through introducing new foods to the children and other food related experiences and learning activities. Eat with the children at mealtime upon request of teaching staff.
• Participate and assist in planning for parent nutrition and consumer education.
• Attend all training and meetings as assigned, including nutrition training as specified by the Nutrition Manager and/or Training Coordinator.
• Monthly review meals/children/adults served.
• Meet monthly with the Nutrition Manager.
• Observe strict confidentiality regarding children, families and staff members.
• Depending on the number of children served, may manage a total of one employee in the position of Assistant Cook. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these units. Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities sometimes include interviewing, training employees; planning, assigning and directing work.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Attend required trainings (in/out of state) to enhance knowledge of our program operations, federal mandates, and other pertinent information required to perform in the risk management capacity.