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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for nutrition program assistant in Missouri is $17.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.57 and $20.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a nutrition program assistant do?

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.

What are some common challenges nutrition program assistants face when working with diverse communities?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nutrition program assistant, and why are they important?

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 Missouri as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, and 44% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $36,992 per year, or $17.8 per hour.

Nutrition Aide

Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Incorporated is seeking a qualified individual to work as a Nutrition Aide in the Head Start/Early Head Start program. This position coordinates daily food service for the center by accepting/inspecting food delivery and preparing food for family-style dining (or as directed by center coordinator or head start director) to ensure adequate nutrition is provided for children in a safe and sanitary manner. This position assists the classroom staff in developing varied food experiences for children. Additional duties may be assigned based upon program need.
Position responsibilities include:
  1. Maintains a clean, sanitary and safe food preparation area including equipment and utensils to promote safe food service operations.
  2. Receives, signs for, and inspects all food deliveries for the center to ensure enough food for all children.
  3. Upon delivery and thirty minutes prior to serving, check food for proper temperature, condition (expiration dates, contaminants, etc.) and quantities. Refuses delivery items not meeting standards and contacts supervisor.
  4. Serves food in manner appropriate for family-style dining (or as directed by center coordinator or head start director) to support program standards and goals.
  5. Practice safe and sanitary techniques while handling and serving meals including the use of hairnets, aprons and food handling gloves.
  6. Tracks children with special dietary needs and provide adjustments, with direction, as needed to ensure health and safety of all children.
  7. Assist classroom staff with food service on field trips.
  8. Completes and maintain necessary documents to support food service contract and remain in compliance with state and local Health Departments.
  9. Maintain a cooperative relationship with outside vendors and program participants to support food service program.
  10. Provides and participates in nutrition education activities for children, parents and staff.
  11. Completes monthly inventory of foods and supplies, rotates stock to use items efficiently.
  12. Serves as a resource person for parent training as needed.
  13. Clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment, i.e. refrigerator, food warmer, toaster oven, serving carts.
  14. Monitor timely trash and garbage removal from kitchen/meal service area.
  15. Must maintain all certifications related to food safety and handling.
  16. Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by supervisor.
  17. Positively promotes Head Start/Early Head Start in the community.

Qualified candidates must have a baseline familiarity of the Head Start/Early Head Start program. Must have basic knowledge of food handling, storage and safety. Candidates must relate well with children, families and staff; have the ability to follow directions and take initiative; and have the ability to keep all information on families confidential.
Candidates must maintain a working knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards and other regulations are preferred. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable by the program insurance carrier as well as transport self to and from various Head Start/Early Head Start and agency locations.
A high school diploma or GED required and some experience with food service. Associate's degree preferred. Experience with food service is required.
Applicant must successfully complete and maintain Safe Food Handlers certification. Applicant must maintain updated City of St. Louis Health requirements, Red Cross First Aid Certification and CPR Certification as required. Per program policies, a health exam and clear tuberculosis screen are required for hire.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.
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