Food Service Manager

Community Action Program for Central Arkansas; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Program for Central Arkansas is seeking a dedicated staff member to support nutrition and food service across Head Start programs. You will assist in meal preparation, ensure USDA program compliance, and help maintain safe, sanitary kitchen operations for infants, toddlers and children.

The role requires high school or GED, at least two years in food service, and willingness to travel for agency-related activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Assure compliance in nutrition and food service areas.
• Maintain a clean facility and playground.
• Prepare daily meals, including infant food and formula; clean dishes and utensils.
• Follow USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements.
• Make menu substitutions for children's allergies with Nutrition Coordinator/Consultant.
• Manage inventory, place food orders and submit requisitions.
• Transport food to designated sites if applicable.
• Obtain and maintain ServSafe Certification.
• Wear non-slip footwear; use cut-resistant gloves when using knives.
• Assist in obtaining In Kind Non Federal Match for activities.
• Data management in nutrition and food service areas.
• Work cooperatively with classroom staff.

Skills

Reading & math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

STATEMENT OF THE JOB

Under the overall supervision of the Early Childhood Director and the direct supervision of the Center Manager Perform related duties to assure compliance in nutrition and food service areas Perform duties related to maintaining a clean facility and playground Work as a teacher aide in classrooms when needed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintain a professional attitude at all times with staff parents volunteers and childrenResponsible for daily preparation of all meals including infant food and formula preparation for sites with infants and toddlers and clean up of dishes and utensilsEnsure USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements are followedEnsure menu substitutions are made as deemed necessary for childrens allergies with the assistance of the Nutrition Coordinator andor Nutrition ConsultantMaintain an organized and sanitary kitchen including proper storage of food and suppliesComplete accurate nutrition reports such as but not limited to menu production records temperature logs daily participation etcDocument and maintain accurate records of inventory including food received use dates and food service utensil countPlace food orders through designated food vendor Submit requisitions for approval when necessary to purchase form other sourcesResponsible for transportation of food to designated sites if applicableObtaining and maintain the ServSafe CertificationResponsible for wearing Non skid footwear while working in the kitchen Cut resistant gloves must be worn when using cutting tools knives etc in the kitchenAssist in obtaining and documenting In Kind Non Federal Match for parent and community activitiesResponsible for data management in designated nutrition and food service areasAssist in the avoidance or appearance of fraud relating to nutrition and food serviceWork cooperatively with all classroom center staff

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS Educational RequirementsHigh school diploma or GED Experience RequirementsTwo years of experience in food service Physical RequirementsAble to lift food containers and possess the physical capabilities necessary to clean the kitchen areaMust pass tuberculosis screening annually and initial health examination within three months of employmentValid drivers license access to transportation with liability insurance and willing to use vehicle for Agency related travelMust be able to travel out of area overnight to attend trainingBilingual ES is a plus to communicate in the primary language of the families servedAble to hear and communicate orally with children and adultsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close distance and peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focusOccasionally lift andor move up to 50 pounds Skill RequirementsAbility to read write and perform mathematical calculations Personal TraitsBe in sympathy with the concepts of the Head Start ProgramAble to delegate responsibilitiesAble to keep confidential information without inappropriately divulging itHave planning and organizational abilitiesAble to make decisions and work without continual close supervision QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and or ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Start Date ASAP 1450 1769 depending on experience Hours of work 700 330 30 minute lunch break