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Nutrition Coordinator

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF TOPEKA
Topeka, KS Other
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

Job Details

Level:    Experienced
Job Location:    Adams - Topeka, KS
Position Type:    Full Time
Salary Range:    Undisclosed
Job Category:    Food Service

Description

Primary Function

The Nutrition Coordinator manages the food service program for the BGCT Adams Club, Teen Center and Montara Unit. This role ensures that healthy meals are provided to Club members in compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the Afterschool Meals Program, following the guidelines set by the food programs administrative handbooks.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Menu Planning and Food Preparation

  • Develop nutritious menus for snacks, lunches, and dinners that comply with dietary requirements.
  • Ensure food preparation meets health and safety standards.
  • Prepare and serve food items that meet nutritional guidelines.

Vendor and Supply Management

  • Act as the liaison with food and beverage vendors.
  • Inspect food items and supplies for quality and accuracy in orders.
  • Manage inventory to ensure availability of items required for menu needs.

Sanitation and Safety Compliance

  • Maintain cleanliness and safety in food preparation, storage, and serving areas.
  • Monitor the kitchen and dining room for safe operations.
  • Ensure kitchen equipment is functional and up to safety standards.

Documentation and Reporting

  • Complete all required documentation, such as KN-Eat claims and yearly audits, in a timely manner.
  • Stay updated on all CACFP and SFSP requirements and certifications.

Team Supervision and Training

  • Supervise Nutrition Department staff, including scheduling and managing work hours.
  • Coordinate training sessions for nutrition staff, ensuring continuous professional development.

Site Monitoring and Compliance

  • Routinely monitor multiple qualifying centers to ensure compliance with CACFP and SFSP standards.
  • Communicate effectively with Supervisor, Club Directors and Nutrition Assistants.

Budget and Resource Management

  • Oversee food and supply purchases within budgetary guidelines.
  • Maintain manuals for kitchen equipment and food handling procedures.

Partnerships and Program Liaison

  • Serve as the primary contact for the KSDE regarding CACFP and SFSP programs, ensuring compliance with grant and program standards.

Communication and Public Outreach

  • Post and distribute menus in compliance with licensing and grant requirements.
  • Maintain open lines of communication with staff regarding nutrition programs.

Other Duties

  • Approve timesheets for Nutrition Department staff.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Complete necessary training within 30 days of hire and every three years thereafter (CACFP At-Risk Training, Food Safety, CACFP Admin Workshop, Civil Rights).

Working Conditions

  • Physical Requirements: Regular lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; frequent standing and walking.
  • Work Conditions: Exposure to temperature extremes and possible risk of injury or illness.
  • Concentration and Focus: Ability to maintain focus in noisy environments.
  • Stress Management: Capable of handling high-stress situations while maintaining order.

Qualifications


Knowledge / Skills Required

  • Ability to develop a comprehensive understanding of KSDE Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines.
  • Expertise in food safety, large-scale food preparation, and sanitation.
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.

General BGCT Expectations

  • Healthy Behavior Modeling – Teaching youth and teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCT priority.  As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our Club members.
  • Inclusive Environment – BGCT values creating child-friendly environments, where youth and teens of all abilities, races, and ethnicities can be successful and participate.  BGCT expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members.
  • Continuous Learning – Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCT.  The organization requires all staff to participate in annual professional development opportunities in order to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
  • Safe Spaces – Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCT is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

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