Site Food Handler

Position Title:   Site Food Handler

Department:        Childcare & Nutrition

Reports To:         Manager of Food Services and Center Director

Job Summary:

Responsible for the overall administration and coordination of the center meal service program with the Police Athletic League's (the Agency) mission, goals and policies as well as Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) guidelines. Provide information and support to on-site staff and volunteers in the safe and structured operation of the food program. Complete and submit center weekly Vended Meal Service record and weekly food order to food department.

Location: Harlem Center — Police Athletic League, Inc.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 2:00PM-5:00PM

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Under the direction of the Manager of Food Services and in cooperation with center director and/or program coordinator, effectively oversee all site food program operations and administrative requirements. Attend all necessary training and workshops.
2. Ensure compliance with agency policies as well as CACFP and SFSP requirements. Prepare and organize administrative paperwork and reports on a scheduled basis and as requested by the manager of food services.
3. Work with center personnel to ensure that food program guidelines are followed during meal services and that food is properly stored and transported.
4. Work with center director or program coordinator and manager of food service to plan and oversee the effective operation of site food service program. This includes but is not limited to ensuring that all meal pattern requirements are met; that meals are served during required meal service times, that meal counts are modified as needed and that center staff are positive and supportive of food program.
5. Accept food delivery or train other staff to correctly accept food delivery and ensure that all items listed on delivery slip were received by center.
6. Ensure kitchen area is safe, functional, clean, and well-lit, and that kitchen equipment is appropriately used and maintained. Ensure that CACFP and SFSP required posters and notifications are clearly displayed in all food service areas.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Communicate CACFP and SFSP guidelines and standards to center staff.
2. Communicate center needs regarding nutritional programming to Manager of Food Services.

Salary: $17.51 - $18 Per Hour

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• High school diploma or GED. Or a current high school student with demonstrated maturity and sense of responsibility.
• Previous work experience in food service preferred and demonstrated interest in the pursuit of further education in food service field.
• Demonstrated skills and competency in administration.