Food Service & Preschool Classroom Coordinator

Concordia-Place; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia Place in Chicago is seeking a Food Service Coordinator to plan and implement weekly childcare menus and to assist with substitute teaching across infant to preschool classrooms. You will supervise kitchen safety, interact with children, and support teachers in planning nurturing activities under the Site Director.

Responsibilities include composing menus per state guidelines, preparing shopping lists, purchasing groceries, maintaining cleanliness, and logging food service records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Food preparation and sanitation training.
• Neat and clean appearance.
• Ability to lift 25–30 pounds.
• Regularly stand, walk, bend, climb and reach as part of duties.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly menus following state guidelines.
• Prepare weekly shopping lists using cost-effective sources.
• Shop for groceries and supplies weekly or as needed.
• Put groceries away and manage inventory.
• Submit invoices to the Director after shopping trips.
• Prepare food following state health standards and serve meals.
• Maintain kitchen logs and ensure peanut-free environment.
• Report maintenance issues related to kitchen equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Site Director.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation training

Stamina & lifting

Neat and clean appearance

Education

Highschool Diploma

Job description

Concordia Place in Chicago is seeking a Food Service Coordinator to plan and implement weekly childcare menus and to assist with substitute teaching across infant to preschool classrooms. You will supervise kitchen safety, interact with children, and support teachers in planning nurturing activities under the Site Director.

Responsibilities include composing menus per state guidelines, preparing shopping lists, purchasing groceries, maintaining cleanliness, and logging food service records.