Daytime Kids' Kitchen Specialist — Nutritious CACFP Meals

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State Hort Woods Child Care Center in University Park is seeking a full-time Culinary Support Specialist to contribute to the wellness, growth, and development of children. The role emphasizes safe food service, menu planning, dietary accommodations, and CACFP compliance.

You will manage inventories, budgets, and ordering while interacting with families and educators. ServSafe certification is preferred; daytime hours Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing.
• Organizational skills with an attention to detail.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced team environment.
• Computer skills to complete ordering and menu preparation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy food service operation; uphold food quality control procedures; follow public health and welfare directives; ensure compliance with governmental mandates and University policies; address and correct discrepancies; keep accurate records.
• Plan meal and snack menus meeting proper nutritional requirements and child-care food guidelines; manage food substitutions to meet special dietary needs including allergies.
• Oversee kitchen budget; examine expenses; identify cost containment.
• Maintain inventories; anticipate requisition needs and place orders; negotiate prices; resolve quality and quantity issues.
• Interact with Center families, young children and educators to meet special requests and dietary needs.
• Participate in yearly trainings as assigned that include: PSU requirements, CACFP; learn and understand CACFP requirements

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Team environment

Computer skills

Education

GED/HS equivalency

Job description

Penn State Hort Woods Child Care Center in University Park is seeking a full-time Culinary Support Specialist to contribute to the wellness, growth, and development of children. The role emphasizes safe food service, menu planning, dietary accommodations, and CACFP compliance.

You will manage inventories, budgets, and ordering while interacting with families and educators. ServSafe certification is preferred; daytime hours Monday through Friday.