Nutrition Manager Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments

Fremont County Head Start is seeking a dedicated Nutrition Service Manager to lead dietary operations within our preschool environment. This role combines management expertise with a passion for health and wellness, coordinating dietary services for children ages 3–5 and ensuring every child receives the nutritional support they need each day.

• Announcement Date: March 24, 2026
• Program: Fremont County Head Start
• Rate of Pay: $18.00–$21.00 per hour depending on education and experience
• Contact: May fill out application at the Main Office at 1718 Brookside, Cañon City, CO 81212
  7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday or atuaacog.com

Duties

• Manage daily operations of the dietary department, ensuring high standards of food safety and quality.
• Supervise and mentor dietary staff, including training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Implement special diet plans that incorporate child assessments, nutrition goals, and specialized diets such as allergies, religious needs, and health care plans.
• Oversee meal planning and preparation to meet nutritional guidelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation of special diet plans, dietary records, and budget reports in compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

• Knowledge of children’s nutrition protocols.
• Proven supervisory experience within dietary or healthcare settings, especially in managing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge in managing budgets, staffing schedules, and resource allocation for dietary departments.
• Leadership qualities that inspire teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement in service delivery.
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.