Job Description

Coral Cove Preschool / Childcare Center, located at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper. We are open Monday through Friday from 7 am to 6 pm. Our core values are Compassion, Helpful, Integrity, Laughter, and Development. We are a tight-knit team supporting families in raising their children by providing high-quality care and education for each child in a nurturing, exciting, and fun environment!

We are seeking a friendly, talented person to fill our full-time Nutritionist position. This role will allow you to get to know EVERYONE at the center! You will get to do what you do best and provide teachers and children with fun meals and snacks.

Our Nutritionist Key Roles and Responsibilities include:

• Open the center to prepare for breakfast and Drop-Off time; Greet parents.
• Prepare weekly menus that reflect all Child Nutrition Program requirements; Change menus according to availability, seasonality, and provide variation.
• Place weekly food and supply orders.
• Prepare and serve healthy and balanced meals and snacks to all classrooms at the appropriate temperature and on time; serve alternative foods for those with allergies or dietary restrictions.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including all storage areas; Check all expiration dates; Wash and sanitize all dishes; Remove trash daily; Organize and put away all groceries, food orders, and non-food items. 
• Work with other staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere.
• Daily cleaning duties.
• Comply with all state rules and regulations.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of Coral Cove.

The ideal candidate meets the following requirements:

• One (1) year of childcare experience.
• Possesses a desire to make an impact in the lives of others.
• Has a professional, positive attitude, is reliable, and on time.
• Ability to multitask.
• Has a loving and nurturing demeanor with children, is sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, and makes all children feel loved, included, and valued.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish a positive, supportive atmosphere with management, children, parents, and staff.
• Has, or is willing to acquire, a Food Handler’s permit, CPR, and First Aid Certification.
• Willing to attend monthly staff meetings.
• Willing to complete local, state, and national professional training hours.
• Willing to complete all Child Nutrition Program training.
• Completes a Utah Background Check.
• Meets the physical demands required, such as sitting on the floor, standing quickly, climbing or balancing, kneeling, crawling, crouching, lifting, and/or moving up to 50 lbs.

If you don’t meet all of the requirements listed above, that’s okay! We will teach you everything you need to know to feel prepared, comfortable, and successful in this role! We also provide our employees with the resources and means to further their education in early childhood. If you are friendly and passionate, can follow a recipe, and want to make a difference in the lives of children and families, we want you on our team!

Here We Grow Early Learning Center started as a small business over 23 years ago when our founder, JoAnne Albrecht, couldn’t find the quality care she wanted for her own children - so she created it herself. Since then, we’ve grown into a vibrant, trusted community serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 years… and we’re expanding! If you’re passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a team that truly values every child, every family, and every staff member, Here We Grow could be the place for you. Our dedicated, caring teachers and staff work together to create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where kids can thrive - and where your professional growth is supported every step of the way. We believe in strong partnerships with families, continuous learning, and fostering an inclusive community where everyone feels valued. Ready to make a difference? Explore career opportunities and learn more at herewegrowdraper.com.

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