Food Services Coordinator

The Food Services Coordinator is responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards, and following CACFP established food production procedures. The Food Coordinator is also responsible for appropriate use of facility inventory, supplies and equipment

Schedule: This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm (flexible) at our Indian Hill Educare location.

Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Reports to: Director of Health and Nutrition Services

Supervises: The Food Services Coordinator is a non-supervisory position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mentors Food Aide(s) under the supervision and guidance of Food Services Manager.
• Prepares food items for meals as needed for students and/or school events.
• Monitors food allergy and special diet needs and prepares comparable substitutions that meet CACFP requirements.
• Manages the organization and distribution of food for classrooms, ensuring servings and ingredients meet CACFP requirements.
• Orders, stores, and maintains inventories of formula, milk products, food products, supplies, and kitchen chemicals.
• Checks in all supplies and maintains a first in-first out inventory.
• Maintains kitchen sanitation requirements through cleaning of utensils, dishes, and equipment on a scheduled basis.
• Completes paperwork required for the CACFP program and assists with monitoring CACFP requirements throughout the building.
• Consults with staff on nutrition projects, healthy eating habits for children, family style meals and/or CACFP guidelines.
• Assists with covering duties at other sites when needed for staffing requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• .High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Minimum of two or more years of job related experience or training in institutional or hospital food services.
• Skill in operating various types of kitchen equipment such as stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, and other equipment.
• Ability to complete necessary records and reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to communicate with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to lift, carry and move center/classroom equipment and supplies.
• Ability to obtain SERV Safe Food Handlers certification within six months of hire.
• Must be able to pass a background check that meets compliance standards.

Benefits:

Competitive Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance: We've got your health and well-being covered.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education and professional growth with our support.
• 403(b): Educare matches up to 3%. Secure your financial future with our retirement savings plan.

Work-Life Balance:

• Rolling Vacation and Sick Time Accruals: Enjoy the flexibility to take time off when you need it.
• Ten Paid Holidays: Celebrate and recharge with paid time off for important occasions.

Holiday Break Bonus:

• 2 Weeks Paid Time Off for Holiday Break: Take a well-deserved break and spend quality time with loved ones during the festive season.

Educare of Omaha, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. We are committed to equal treatment for all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer