What are the responsibilities and job description for the FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST position at Rural Alaska Community Action Program?
Job Title: FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST - Kodiak Head Start
Job Summary: The Food Service Specialist is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving healthy meals and snacks to children in a daycare setting. This role requires maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety standards while ensuring compliance with Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines.
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Key Skills and Abilities:
Working Conditions:
Requirements:
Benefits: As a full-time employee, you will be eligible to participate in our competitive benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K/Pension Plan, flexible spending account, health savings account, employee assistance program, paid time off, and established holidays.
Job Summary: The Food Service Specialist is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving healthy meals and snacks to children in a daycare setting. This role requires maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety standards while ensuring compliance with Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines.
Main Responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve healthy meals and snacks to children in a daycare setting.
- Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards at all times.
- Ensure compliance with Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines.
- Purchase food, cleaning products, and supplies as needed.
- Train and supervise kitchen substitutes and volunteers.
Key Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to read, comprehend, and follow established policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage work time well, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to establish good rapport with people of diverse cultures and belief systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Working Conditions:
- This position requires working in a kitchen and classroom setting.
- Able to respond quickly to children's needs and emergency situations.
- Must be flexible in work schedule to help meet required teacher/child ratios in all classrooms.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Responsible work ethic with reliable attendance.
- Knowledge of food pyramid and good nutrition.
- Experience in food preparation, menu planning, and appropriate ordering of food supplies.
- Proven ability and willingness to be self-directed in problem solving and decision-making.
Benefits: As a full-time employee, you will be eligible to participate in our competitive benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K/Pension Plan, flexible spending account, health savings account, employee assistance program, paid time off, and established holidays.
