Health & Nutrition Manager: Hamblen County

Hamblen County, Job Openings

Date:     1/6/2026

Program:    Douglas Cherokee Head Start
Job Title:   Health and Nutrition Manager
Location:  Hamblen County

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full-time

Salary Grade: 8b. (22.80/per hour)

Reports to:  Head Start Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Head Start Director, the Health/Nutrition Manager will perform all duties and job-related services necessary to ensure compliance of the Health and Nutrition components with the Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, as well as USDA, federal, state, and local rules and regulations. The Health/Nutrition Manager will work closely with all other Component Coordinators. Travel in the eight-county service area is required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. To develop and manage the health/nutrition components in compliance with Head Start objectives, work plans, performance standards, and grant administration policies.
  2. To provide leadership in hiring, orienting, training, directing, and evaluating personnel working with the health/nutrition components.
  3. To manage the coordination of the health/nutrition components with center supervisors and other components, offices, and divisions for efficient planning and implementation of Head Start objectives and work plans.
  4. To exercise administrative control over the record keeping, reporting, and operating systems for the health/nutrition components and the USDA-CACFP requirements.
  5. To provide leadership in working with the Head Start Policy Council, Advisory Committees, and parent committees, in reviewing and understanding health/nutrition component plans and budgets; and in developing parent and community participation and support.
  6. To supervise all Cooks and Cook Aides and complete yearly evaluations.
  7. To hire, orient, train, direct, and evaluate personnel working in the nutrition services component area.
  8. To assume related duties as assigned by the Head Start Director.

WORK SITE:  Head Start/Early Head Start Central Office

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises Nutrition Employees

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • As required, ensure complete and accurate web time sheets for designated staff in a timely manner.
  • Travel within the service area; some overnight and out-of-area travel for meetings is required.
  • Must have valid Tennessee driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on vehicle.
  • Attend and present reports at Board and Policy Council meetings as requested.
  • Complies with all rules, policies and procedures of the Agency.
  • Maintains confidentiality of client and Agency information.
  • Encourage parents, families, and community members to support the children and our program through the gift of time, goods, and/or monetary donations in order to continue receiving federal funding (in-kind & volunteer time).
  • Does not discriminate in the provision of services and makes sure that no person is excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or benefit because of race, color, religion, gender (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, citizenship, ethnicity, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, or veteran status unless those exclusions are based upon bona fide qualifications mandated by program service eligibility criteria.
  • This job may change at any time for any or no reason.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Requirements:

  • A baccalaureate degree is required, in a related field is preferred

Experience Requirements:

  • Related experience required

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must obtain pre-employment physical and screen for communicable diseases.
  • Must maintain credential if applicable.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to continue professional development.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) or related software.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

  • Will frequently lift or move weight as in lifting, and carrying (20-60#).
  • Required to sit or stand up to 95% of the workday.
  • Must be able to stoop and bend.
  • Must be able to physically and mentally react immediately to unexpected circumstances.
  • The physical environment requires the employee to work primarily inside, in temperature-controlled conditions. Some noise and interruptions are present.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Deadline: This position is posted for internal applicants only. Applications accepted until 4:00 PM on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

To Apply: Send application and/or resume to: Human Resources Manager DCEA Head Start/Early Head Start, 127 Cedar Street, Morristown, TN 37814. Email applications to jobs@dceaheadstart.org.