Nutrition Resource Manager
FeedMore WNY - buffalo, NY
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Nutrition Resource Manager Buffalo, NY ( Job Type Full-time Description Summary of Duties: The Nutrition Resource Manager (NRM) is responsible for meeting objectives to provide safe, nutritious food and nutrition education to vulnerable populations across FeedMore WNY's (FM) service area. The NRM performs a significant role in developing, coordinating and implementing the New York State Hunger Prevention Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) initiatives in nutrition and food resource management. Responsibilities: Provides timely daily customer service to partner agencies, including support for training and other requests. Supervises the Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables staff and program. Documents and reconciles all HPNAP Food Grant activity and participates as an active member on its committee(s) Administers the HPNAP Food Safety and Sanitation and Client Choice Project. Provides education and technical assistance to emergency food relief organizations focusing on nutrition, food safety, use of FM products/services, resource management to ensure quality, cost-effective food is available to clients in need. Provides technical nutrition assistance to FM Food Committee; actively assists product procurement team plan purchases. Evaluates foods for compliance with HPNAP nutrition policies, safety, value, storage life, handling, use, and cultural relevance. Performs at least five (5) HPNAP site visits monthly and performs HPNAP nutritional analysis of meals and pantry packages. Participates in emergency food program community and coalition meetings. Educates contractor staff and emergency food programs on the importance of providing healthy foods that support the current U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Provide technical assistance and training to site monitoring staff on evaluating prepared meals (soup kitchen, shelter) and food packages for compliance with HPNAP nutrition policies Assists in quality control of perishable/dated food inventory; assess warehouse/food storage and handling practices. Serves on the HPNAP Advisory committee and act as a liaison between FM and HPNAP. Monitors food recalls through the FDA and Feeding America and effectively communicates recall protocols to agencies. Provides technical assistance to FeedMore WNY staff and agencies regarding food safety including safe product handling, storage and shelf-life requirements. Actively participates in HPNAP Operations Support Program and committee(s). Participate in DOH, HPNAP, and NRM meetings, conference calls, and trainings Manages staff/interns to include directing workflow, performance management, and other supervisory duties as necessary. Focuses on supporting and helping all FM departments and priorities succeed through partnership and collaboration. Assist with any and all mission work as needed and requested with some or no prior notice including, but not limited to: serving as a truck spotter, helping with FARM Market/Community Garden/Freight Farms/on and off site food distributions, preparation of meals and serving home-delivered meals. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Minimum of bachelor's degree in food service administration, community nutrition, human nutrition, dietetics, public health, health education and/or an equitable degree from an accredited institution. RD/RDN or at least two (2) years of professional, community nutrition related work experience. Must have a valid Driver's License with access to vehicle and be of capable of lifting 35 lbs Proficiency with Microsoft Office; excellent math, analytical, verbal and written communication skills. Solid organization and creative, independent problem solving skills with the ability to analyze information. Customer service focus, responsible self-starter with team-orientation Demonstrated ability to teach and interact with children and adults with different ethnic backgrounds. Salary Description $23.50-$26.00/hr.
Created: 2024-07-07