$45,629-$51,105 – Full Time ($46,542 – $52,127, starting January 2026)
Don’t just go to work, make a difference! ICCOA is seeking a passionate, committed Nutrition Program Director to lead our Home Delivered Meals and Congregate Meals Programs.
This full-time, salaried position is so much more than a job, it helps seniors throughout Ionia County remain in their own homes and maintain their independence.
The Ionia County COA Nutrition Program Director:
- Supervises a team of cooks, site hosts and nutrition program drivers; providing leadership, guidance and training (total FTE appx 8).
- Works directly with clients and care partners on new service requests and changes, works with caseworkers to assure qualification for services.
- Prepares monthly reimbursement reports for funding sources, processes monthly billing for agency-contracted and private-pay services, distributes monthly donation requests, for nutrition services.
- Develops, maintains and oversees nutritional SOPs that support food safety, client satisfaction and balanced dietary practices.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards and procedures. Maintains documentation required by licensing and funding sources, in adherence with agency guidelines.
- Plans/oversees menus, ordering of supplies and food; checks/reviews meal preparation and kitchen operations; follows state and other requirements for Nutrition Services Programs/Operating Standards.
- Is a great communicator who enjoys working with ICCOA colleagues, clients, funding source contacts, vendors, and licensing authorities.
- Is a team player that collaborates with colleagues to deliver on overall agency goals.
- Is mission driven and committed to supporting the health and well-being of seniors in Ionia County
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in food service supervision, or related field, plus one or two years relevant work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification required or must obtain prior to hire. A valid Michigan driver’s license is required.
Strong computer skills required: ability to use common (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and special agency/program software applications, manage files and folders, create and manage calendars, use of internet for research and collaborate on projects using communication tools, able to troubleshoot own minor technical issues.
Knowledge and experience with Cycle Menu Management, menu planning, nutrition education, preferably in a residential, school or healthcare setting, is a big plus.
Ionia County offers a rich benefit package that includes the following:
- Health Insurance – employee 5% premium copay
- Employer Health Savings Account Contribution - $600 single coverage/$1200 family
- Voluntary Dental and Vision, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness plans
- 401(a) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- Group Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Vacation and Personal Days
