FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST - Kodiak Head Start

JOB SUMMARY: Plans, prepares and serves healthy meals and snacks. Purchases food, maintains kitchen sanitation and safety, and assists with classroom activities as appropriate. Ensures compliance with Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations to include Head Start Performance Standards, Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines, to include traditional foods guidelines, Child Development Division Head Start/Early Head Start Policies and Procedures and the Head Start Work Plan.
• Plans or follows prepared plans for preparation of meals and snacks and serves food family style.
• Purchases foods, cleaning products and supplies.
• Ensures adequate sanitation of kitchen and safety of equipment.
• Establishes and maintains required documentation and records.
• Participates in food related learning activities with children.
• Trains and supervises kitchen substitute(s) and volunteers.
• Attends weekly staff meetings, regular meetings with supervisor and participates in all required training.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists classroom or janitorial staff as requested by supervisor and as work schedule permits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES, 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.
• Uses computers and computer programs effectively to enter data, create spreadsheets and process information, and, develop documents, and program and training materials.
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ability and willingness to work independently and be self-directed in problem solving and decision-making.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment, professional boundaries, ethics, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
This position depends on location to be considered full time or part time. Days and hours of work vary with location. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

TRAVEL:
Occasional travel required. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass state and federal background checks for convictions of violence and child abuse and/or neglect including fingerprints.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Responsible work ethic with reliable attendance.
• Must pursue an ongoing professional development plan including formal training certification or college degree as recommended by the program.
• Must attend 15 hours of professional development training annually.
• 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 and perform basic assignment with little or no direct supervision while also working effectively as a team member.
• Demonstrated intermediate level of computer skills necessary in order to use and create documents and reports, spreadsheets, workshop materials and slide presentations, and to enter data into intricate database programs and proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook.
• Must keep all matters concerning participants in strictest confidence as required by HIPAA privacy and the 42 CFR, Part II confidentiality regulations.
• Must provide a TB screening and basic physical exam within thirty (30) days of hire with follow-up every three (3) years at employee’s expense.
• Must complete and maintain CPR and First Aid Training certification at employer’s expense.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to meet work schedule requirements.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in commercial food preparation and menu planning.
• Experience working with young children.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT (EEO)

RurAL CAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the federal, state and local laws and regulations. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are subject to certain federal recordkeeping/reporting requirements. In order to comply, we will request information from you regarding ethnicity, race, veteran status, and disability status. Agreeing or refusing to provide this information is completely voluntary, will not adversely impact your possible employment, and will only be considered as part of your application upon your request in compliance with our Affirmative Action Plan.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.89 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17