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El Rio Health

WIC Clerk - Stone - WIC

Tucson, AZ

$23.96/hr

... Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). The primary goal of the El Rio Health WIC ... Demonstrates self-initiative by being aware of work environment and acts as a team player to assist ...

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A Nutrition Program Assistant supports nutritionists and dietitians in implementing and managing nutrition education programs. They help organize community outreach activities, prepare educational materials, and assist in teaching healthy eating habits to various groups. Their work often involves collecting and recording data, providing administrative support, and helping participants with resources or program enrollment. Nutrition Program Assistants play a key role in ensuring nutrition programs run smoothly and effectively serve the community.

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Nutrition Program Assistants often work with individuals from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, which can present challenges such as language barriers, varying levels of nutrition literacy, and differing dietary preferences or needs. Building trust and effectively communicating the benefits of nutrition programs requires adaptability and cultural sensitivity. Successful assistants utilize creative teaching approaches, collaborate closely with community organizations, and remain patient while fostering positive relationships to overcome these challenges and promote healthy eating habits.

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To thrive as a Nutrition Program Assistant, you need basic nutrition knowledge, organizational skills, and often an associate degree or relevant coursework in nutrition or health sciences. Familiarity with database management tools, Microsoft Office, and sometimes nutrition analysis software is typically required. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork help build trust with clients and effectively deliver nutrition education. These skills and qualities are essential for supporting program goals, ensuring accurate information delivery, and fostering positive community health outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Nutrition Program Assistant job openings in Arizona as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 54% Full Time, 44% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,327 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

26-27 SY Nutrition Manager 1 Aguilar Elementary

Tempe School District

Tempe, AZ

Other

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

TITLE: Nutrition Manager 1
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Manage a cafeteria providing food service for students and staff. Maintain a sanitary, safe and high quality food service program using County, State and Federal guidelines. Supervise assigned staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED
  2. Three (3) years high volume food service experience (preferred)
  3. Food Service Manager's License (Required)
  4. State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (Required)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Oversee food service staff to maintain quality control of food production, waste management, and proper storage of food items.
  • Train staff and follow all standard operating procedures related to food preparation, sanitation, and the safe and proper use of tools and equipment.
  • Prepare and complete documentation of orders, inventory, menus, production records, and various reports as needed.
  • Prepare meals according to menus and recipes; implements all federal, state, and district requirements for all meal programs.
  • Order, receive and verify food and supplies from warehouse, central kitchen, and vendors; manage inventory appropriately.
  • Evaluate assigned staff; document and recommend disciplinary actions as appropriate.
  • Assist staff in food production, food service, and meal accounting.
  • Create and assign daily task lists for staff.
  • Oversee and manage staff's time related to specified work hours.
  • Oversee and follow all cash handling, accounting, and deposit protocols.
  • Communicate daily with various department positions using email and phones.
  • Communicate frequently with school administration and support staff involved in meal service.
  • Provide quality customer service to students, parents and school staff.
  • Attend required department meetings and training.
  • Attend school meetings as requested by the site administrator.
  • Facilitate onsite staff meetings to provide training and department updates.
  • Implement new policies and procedures as appropriate.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision
  • Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of the food service industry
  • Knowledge of sanitation and food quality standards
  • Knowledge of proper food handling techniques
  • Knowledge of computer applications including Google Chrome Applications, Websmartt, Kronos Timeclock, and others as needed
  • Knowledge of district policies and procedures affecting assigned work
  • Knowledge of USDA program requirements
  • Skill preparing food in large quantities
  • Skill controlling food production and waste
  • Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
  • Skill communicating verbally, in writing, and through computer applications

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed around dangerous machinery
Exposure to infectious disease
May be exposed to hazardous chemicals
May be exposed to outside working conditions
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Position may require repetitive bending, stooping, standing, climbing and walking
Pushing and pulling equipment and food items
Required to lift up to 45 lbs., frequently
Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice.
WORK YEAR: 209 Days
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Elementary and Middle Schools
REPORTS TO: Trainer, Supervisor or Director of Nutrition Services
EVALUATION: Classified Personnel Evaluation
SUPERVISES: Assigned cafeteria staff

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