Senior CACFP Kitchen Coordinator

St William Of York School; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Operation Breakthrough is seeking a Kitchen Assistant Coordinator to manage food purchasing, inventory, and records in accordance with CACFP and state guidelines. This role also serves as backup to regular kitchen staff when needed, requiring strong organization, problem-solving, and time management.

The position emphasizes menu planning, meal preparation, cost control, and collaboration with the nutritionist and vendors to ensure safe, nutritious meals for children in our care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Knowledge of CACFP and Head Start compliance standards.
• Minimum years of supervisory experience in institutional food service preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Clerical skills including data entry, recordkeeping, and calendar management.

Responsibilities

• Create seasonal menus meeting CACFP criteria.
• Purchase food and supplies for meal preparation.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and serving records in CACFP compliance.
• Use cooking methods that preserve nutrients and meet sanitation standards.
• Deliver meals to classrooms ready for family-style service.
• Organize kitchen operations to ensure timely meals and inventory control.

Skills

Supervisory experience

CACFP knowledge

Data entry

Recordkeeping

Calendar management

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operation Breakthrough is seeking a Kitchen Assistant Coordinator to manage food purchasing, inventory, and records in accordance with CACFP and state guidelines. This role also serves as backup to regular kitchen staff when needed, requiring strong organization, problem-solving, and time management.

The position emphasizes menu planning, meal preparation, cost control, and collaboration with the nutritionist and vendors to ensure safe, nutritious meals for children in our care.