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Nutrition Program Assistant Jobs in Sebring, FL (NOW HIRING)

HCA Florida Highlands Hospital

Dietitian Manager

Sebring, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Nutrition Therapy program. * Responsible for interviewing, hiring, evaluations, and employee ... May assign Clinical Dietitians to assist with representation on committees as needed. * Develops ...

Mission Hospital

Dietitian Manager

Sebring, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Nutrition Therapy program. * Responsible for interviewing, hiring, evaluations, and employee ... May assign Clinical Dietitians to assist with representation on committees as needed. * Develops ...

Central Florida Health Care, Inc.

CMA-Dermatology

Wauchula, FL

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited school * Certification: Clinical Medical ... nutrition instruction, infant care instruction, diabetes self-care instruction) * Knowledge of ...

Central Florida Health Care, Inc.

CMA Peds

Avon Park, FL

$14.25 - $18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited school * Certification: Clinical Medical ... nutrition instruction, infant care instruction, diabetes self-care instruction) * Knowledge of ...

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Central Florida Health Care, Inc.

CMA-Dermatology

Wauchula, FL · On-site

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited school * Certification: Clinical Medical ... nutrition instruction, infant care instruction, diabetes self-care instruction) * Knowledge of ...

Svetness Personal Training

Personal Trainer

Lorida, FL · On-site

$25 - $45/hr

Partner programs: Access to discounts to your favorite lifestyle brands (Meal Prep, Supplements ... Possess a basic understanding of nutrition and healthy living practices. * Fitness expertise:

Svetness Personal Training

Personal Trainer

Venus, FL · On-site

$25 - $45/hr

Partner programs: Access to discounts to your favorite lifestyle brands (Meal Prep, Supplements ... Possess a basic understanding of nutrition and healthy living practices. * Fitness expertise:

Svetness Personal Training

Personal Trainer

Sebring, FL · On-site

$25 - $45/hr

Partner programs: Access to discounts to your favorite lifestyle brands (Meal Prep, Supplements ... Possess a basic understanding of nutrition and healthy living practices. * Fitness expertise:

Svetness Personal Training

Personal Trainer

Wauchula, FL · On-site

$25 - $45/hr

Partner programs: Access to discounts to your favorite lifestyle brands (Meal Prep, Supplements ... Possess a basic understanding of nutrition and healthy living practices. * Fitness expertise:

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How much do nutrition program assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for nutrition program assistant in Sebring, FL is $37,055.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30,400.00 and $38,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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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Site Assistant - Job#4587

School Board of Highlands County

Avon Park, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Food & Nutrition Services/Food & Nutrition Assistant
Date Posted:
8/12/2026
Location:
Avon Park High
Closing Date:
08/25/2026
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY
POSITION TITLE: Site Assistant
ASSIGNMENT: Site Assistant - Food & Nutrition Services
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. High school diploma or equivalent
  2. Two (2) years documented experience in SBHC Food & Nutrition or four (4) years documented equivalent experience
  3. Knowledge of computer, cash register, and food processing equipment as related to departmental job functions
  4. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
  5. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
  6. Ability to reach, stretch, bend, stoop or kneel to handle, lift or move objects from floor level to 6 feet above floor level
  7. Ability to walk or stand for periods of four (4) continuous hours
  8. Ability to work in under the following environmental conditions:
    • The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
    • The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures are below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
    • The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures are above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
    • The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
    • The worker is subject to hazards. This includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, and exposure to high heat or chemicals.
  9. Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
None at this time
PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Directly responsible to the Food & Nutrition Manager for satisfactory completion of all assigned duties (oral or written), performed to the established standard
  2. Responsible to the Food & Nutrition Manager for observance of sanitation and safety rules and regulations
  3. Assists with necessary food service operations during times of emergency
  4. Deals courteously with the public and maintains an effective working relationship with managers and other employees
  5. Maintains high standard of work habits, sanitation and safety
  6. Adheres strictly to the Handbook for School Food & Nutrition Personnel and all guidelines set forth by The School Board of Highlands County Board policy
  7. Prepares food and / or baked goods as directed by the Food & Nutrition Manager
  8. Strictly follows recipes and production planning sheets
  9. Obtains, weighs and measures products from storage areas in a timely manner to ensure present and future menus are prepared correctly
  10. Plans production with Food & Nutrition Manager to ensure food is prepared in a timely manner, avoiding excessive holding of food
  11. Direct and train general workers assigned by the Food & Nutrition Manager to assist in food preparation
  12. Packages and store food products in accordance with food safety standards and advises manager of amounts to be worked into future menus
  13. Monitors serving line to ensure enough food is available for service and replaces depleted food with fresh product
  14. Operates point of sale system
  15. Assists Food & Nutrition Manager with ordering and inventory of products and services utilized by the Food & Nutrition operation
  16. Assumes responsibility for the Food & Nutrition operation in the absence of the Food & Nutrition Manager or Assistant Manager
  17. Will take appropriate hours of annual continuing education/training as required by USDA Professional Standards or other such agencies.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
Other duties as assigned by supervising manager and/or administrator
TERM:
Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process
APPRAISAL:
Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies
PAY GRADE:
According to the School Board of Highlands County Non-instructional Bargaining Support Personnel Salary Schedule
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.
Reformatted 1/2008
APA Approved 7/28/2015
Modified 5/9/2016
Board Approved 4/25/2017
Modified 8/19/2021
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:
All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:
  1. Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
  2. Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
  3. Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
  4. Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
  5. Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
  6. Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
  7. Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
  8. Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
  9. Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
  10. Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555
ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us
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