Food & Safety Coordinator- Early Childhood Center

Job Summary: The Food and Safety Coordinator at a Learning Empowered early childhood center is primarily responsible for the meal preparation and service to classrooms within the center. The ideal candidate must be organized, self-motivated and able to follow an established daily menu and schedule; and, maintain the commercial kitchen to ensure compliance with Health Department regulations as well as requirements of the Federal Childcare Food Program. Essential Functions: Accept food deliveries from vendor(s). Prepare breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack as per assigned schedule and agency approved meal plan. Clean kitchen as meals are prepared. Distribute meals/snacks to classrooms for family style dining. Clean up after meals. Maintain kitchen at designated center so that it is clean and sanitary to ensure that it consistently passes Health Department inspections without violations. Know and practice Licensing and Department of Health requirements to ensure that center consistently passes inspections without violations. Communicates with Center Director and Facilities Manager on orders and deliveries of supplies to ensure that all necessary items are available for use and waste is minimized. Provide guidance and support to staff, addressing any issues or concerns regarding food and health safety. Support and participate in center events – children’s events, parent events and family events. Provide supervision to classrooms during staff break periods as needed. Provide support to staff for laundry and daily cleaning as needed. Attend training sessions, conferences and staff meetings which foster personal growth and/or are required by the Agency, Licensing Board, Health Department, Child and Adult Care Food Program, or contracting agencies. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Supervision Received/Exercised: Reports to Center Director. Decision Making: Latitude to make decisions for the most effective operations of assigned duties with approval of Supervisor. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: High School Diploma required, and five-year work experience in a food service setting preferred. Childcare Food Program (CCFP) Food Service training, or willing to obtain upon hire. 45 Clock Hours DCF required Training (or willing to obtain in first six months of employment). Fluent in English. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends to best meet the needs of enrolled students Clean Level II Background Check (conducted by agency upon hire) maintained throughout employment Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds, climb a step ladder, extend arms over head, grasp with hands, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, sit on floor. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to a diverse audience of staff, volunteers and participants. Ability to use a computer to complete basic tasks using email, excel, word and online reporting systems. Ability to create an environment where children, parents, staff and volunteers are welcomed, respected and affirmed. Ability to maintain professional boundaries with regard to agency programs, staff, volunteers and participants Ability to maintain and protect confidential information with regard to agency programs, staff, volunteers and participants Wholehearted commitment to Learning Empowered mission, values and programs. Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, year-round FLS Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly All Learning Empowered employees are hired At -Will. No contract is implied or intended. Learning Empowered is an Equal Opportunity Employer