Early Childhood - Food Service Coordinator

Acquire4Hire; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Academy of Lithonia is seeking a Food Service Coordinator to prepare meals and snacks for center children, while ensuring kitchen cleanliness, safety, and inventory in line with licensing requirements. You will plan menus, order supplies, and support staff during meal times, with opportunities to contribute to nutrition and program quality.

This on-site role requires 2–3 years of food service experience, basic math, CPR/First Aid certification, CACFP familiarity, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of professional food service experience, preferably in child care or institutional setting.
• Basic math skills for measuring and portioning.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Familiarity with CACFP guidelines.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Must clear full background check.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus in accordance with nutritional guidelines and food restrictions.
• Prepare, cook and deliver meals.
• Maintain hygiene and safety of kitchen in accordance with state licensing requirements.
• Order food and related supplies to ensure a well-stocked kitchen.
• May be required to assist with children within the center
• May be required to monitor classrooms periodic am.
• May be required to assist with lunch breaks for other staff members.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Food service experience

Hygiene & safety

Math basics

CPR & First Aid

Background check

Job description

About This Role

The Food Service Coordinator prepares food and serves meals and snacks to center children. The Food Service Coordinator is responsible for maintenance, cleanliness, inventory and safety of kitchen.

About This Role

The Food Service Coordinator prepares food and serves meals and snacks to center children. The Food Service Coordinator is responsible for maintenance, cleanliness, inventory and safety of kitchen.

What You'll Do

• Plan menus in accordance with nutritional guidelines and food restrictions.
• Prepare, cook and deliver meals.
• Maintain hygiene and safety of kitchen in accordance with state licensing requirements.
• Order food and related supplies to ensure a well-stocked kitchen.
• May be required to assist with children within the center
• May be required to monitor classrooms periodic am.
• May be required to assist with lunch breaks for other staff members.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• 2 - 3 years of professional experience in food service; preferably in child care or institutional setting.
• Basic math skills for measuring and portioning.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Familiarity with CACFP guidelines.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must clear full background check.

About Us

Cornerstone Academy of Lithonia