Food Service Coordinator/Cook Featured Seattle, Washington

Mars Early Learning Academy; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. in Seattle, WA, seeks a Food Service Coordinator to supervise food prep and serve meals to center children and staff. Responsibilities include menu planning, meal prep, sanitation, inventory and safety, plus timely food ordering and equipment maintenance.

The role requires 1–2 years in food service, basic math for portioning, and relevant certifications; CACFP trainings are mandatory. Shift 6:30am–1:30pm.

Qualifications

• 1 – 2 years of professional experience in food service; preferably in child care or institutional setting.
• Basic math skills for measuring and portioning.
• Infant/child CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification.
• MERIT Account & STARS ID Required.
• Must clear full background check through MERIT.
• Provide a negative TB Test.
• Updated Food Handlers Card.
• Safe Sleep Certification.
• Mandated Reporter - Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse Certification.
• CACFP Online Training Courses – required outside of working hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus in accordance with nutritional guidelines and food restrictions.
• Prepare, cook and deliver meals.
• Comply with established sanitation/health standards and personal hygiene; observing proper food preparation and handing techniques according to state licensing requirements.
• Storing food properly and safely by marking dates and items
• Reporting necessary equipment repair and maintenance.
• Order food and related supplies to ensure a well-stocked kitchen.
• Correctly preparing all food served following standardized recipes and special diet orders
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Attend all CACFP Trainings & Workshops

Job description

General Position Description

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

This position reports to Center Assistant Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan menus in accordance with nutritional guidelines and food restrictions.
• Prepare, cook and deliver meals.
• Comply with established sanitation/health standards and personal hygiene; observing proper food preparation and handing techniques according to state licensing requirements.
• Storing food properly and safely by marking dates and items
• Reporting necessary equipment repair and maintenance.
• Order food and related supplies to ensure a well-stocked kitchen.
• Correctly preparing all food served following standardized recipes and special diet orders
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Attend all Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Trainings & Workshops

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• 1 – 2 years of professional experience in food service; preferably in child care or institutional setting.
• Basic math skills for measuring and portioning
• Infant/child CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification – https://nationalcprfoundation.com/#courses
• MERIT Account & STARS ID Required - https://apps.dcyf.wa.gov/MERIT/Home/SignInRegister
• Must clear full background check through MERIT.
• Provide a negative TB Test
• Updated Food Handlers Card – https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/certificates-permits-licenses/food-worker-cards/food-worker-card
• Safe Sleep Certification - https://dcyftraining.com/
• Mandated Reporter - Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse Certification - https://dcyftraining.com/

Educational Requirements

If hired, will be required to take CACFP Online Training Courses. These courses will need to be done outside of working hours - https://wachildnutritiontraining.com/wp-login.php?loggedout=true&wp_lang=en_US

• CACFP Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Updates Training
• Menu Building Basics: Utilizing CN Labels and USDA Recipes to Build a Cycle Menu
• Procurement for CACFP Operators 2025-2026
• Creditable vs Non-Creditable: A CACFP Meal Pattern Guide
• Diversifying Meals in Child Nutrition Programs
• Standardizing and Crediting Recipes for Child Nutrition Programs
• Feeding Infants in Child Nutrition Programs
• All Aboard The Whole Grain Express!
• Navigating Special Dietary Needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 30 lbs
• Stand for long periods of time
• Move as the position requires

Employment Type

6.5 Hours Per Day – 30 Minute Lunch & One 10 Minute Break
Shift: 6:30am - 1:30pm (This cannot be changed)

Wage Range

$20.76 – $25.00 (Experience Dependent)