Food Service Coordinator - New Hire Incentive Available

Description

We are seeking candidates for our Food Service Coordinator position.
SUMMARY: Train, supervise and evaluate the food service personnel including the cooks, substitute cooks, and kitchen volunteers.Benefits include...

• New hire incentive payment of one thousand five hundred dollars, paid in two installments.
• Eligibility for health, paid dental, and paid vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan, with 3% match.
• Paid time off, sick time, and vacation time.
• 10 company-paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Summers off with benefit premiums paid. (Teacher roles only.)
• Ability to work from home 5 days per month (6 months from start date - restrictions apply depending on the position)
• Pay differential for bilingual staff.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Be committed to the vision and mission of Community Progress Council and Early Head Start/Head Start of York County.
• Coordinate the operation of all Head Start kitchens and staff. Ensure adequate daily staffing for all locations.
• Train cooks, substitute cooks and SCSEP participants.
• Conduct on-site monitoring according to CACFP specifications.
• Assists in preparation of the nutrition budget. Reviews the monthly expenses for CACFP program and meets with the Fiscal Director and Head Start of York County Director to assess budget.
• Assists in the annual Self-Assessment Process in evaluating the nutrition program according to stated regulations.
• Conducts performance evaluation as necessary and at least once a year on all food service personnel and verifies accuracy of time/payroll records.
• Collaborate and establish partnerships with Community Nutrition Agencies to find common solutions to the community nutrition needs.
• Directs implementation of health and sanitation regulations in relation to the food service sector of nutrition program.
• Conducts and monitors on-site inspections of food preparation sites.
• Recruits and coordinates volunteers in the nutrition component.
• Attends staff and parent meetings and training sessions as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Competencies:

• Communication Skills – Oral and Written
• Cooperation/Teamwork
• Customer Service – Internal and External
• Dependability
• Personal Responsibility
• Professionalism
• Flexibility
• Leadership/Supervision

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university in Nutrition; related work experience preferred, including supervisory experience.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, as well as be committed to the mission and goals of the agency. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Also directly supervises approximately 15 non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Supervisors must demonstrate competent supervision of staff through:

a) effective communication with employees, both orally and in writing

b) effective interaction with employees, whether individually or in groups

c) prompt problem recognition and prompt, constructive, and effective problem-solving

d) thorough and fair evaluation of the employee's job performance with appropriate follow through, whether reward for exceptional performance, or remediation/discipline for substandard performance

e) development of positive relationships with employees from diverse backgrounds

f) consistent role-modeling of desirable employee attitudes, traits, and skills

g) and consistent role-modeling of CPC's Core Values.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be available to work and complete tasks as ass