Food Service Coordinator - Early Learning Center

Food Prep Coordinator

Position at King's Schools Location: Shoreline, WA Employment Status: Part Time Compensation: $17.65 - $27.19, DOE Benefit Highlights: Retirement Plans, Sick Leave

CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES

• Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous.
• Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
• Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy reflecting Jesus in all we do.
• Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
• Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions.
• Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

KING'S SCHOOLS PURPOSE STATEMENT

Building resilient disciples of Christ through Christian education.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Director/Program Supervisor, the Food Prep Coordinator will maintain all aspects of the King's Early Learning Center food prep needs which include, snack menu planning, snack meal planning, lunch preparation and serving to the classrooms. Track inventory, order, and purchase supplies if needed. Oversee that the food prep area and related supply areas are kept clean and in order. Provide knowledge about State licensing regulations related to food preparation as well as additional safety and food safety regulations from the Food Handlers. Work and collaborate with the Program Supervisor to plan nutritious monthly snack menus that comply with licensing and encourage learning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (General overview and may include all details of responsibilities)

• Track food and supplies, monitor usage and arrange for replenishment as necessary.
• Perform all duties related to serving lunch and snacks. This will include, but is not limited to:
• Maintaining food temperatures serving lunch and snacks. This will include but is not limited to: World Concern CRISTA staff and prepare safe and healthy food according to the children's needs.
• Plan and Prepare snacks.
• Manage portions.
• Deliver food to classrooms.
• Clean and sanitize.
• Coordinate class cooking projects, field trip food and snack requirements with the Assistant Director and Teachers.
• Ensure kitchen and storage areas are clean and well organized. Maintain cleanliness of staff lounge kitchen area and refrigerator.
• Check and document refrigerator and freezer temperatures for kitchen, staff lounge, and classrooms.
• Replenish teacher lounge supplies weekly.
• Attend and participate in meetings, staff events and job-related workshops and classes.
• Provide support for the classrooms and the office that helps to ensure King's quality and safety.
• Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS CHRIST CENTERED

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
• Prayerfully seeks God's will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
• Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA's Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
• Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with young children.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

• Must have current food handler's permit or be willing to obtain upon hire.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• Must have positive, patient, child-centered temperament.
• Must display a positive professional attitude.
• Ability to maintain composure in a busy, open setting.
• Must be able to work alongside teachers and staff as part of a team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

• College credits or degree in Early Childhood education.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in a State licensed childcare facility.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

• Must have the following, or be willing to obtain upon hire:
• Washington State required 20-hour basic training or show proof of a waiver.
• Child/infant CPR and first aid.
• HIV and blood borne pathogen training.
• Proof of negative Tb skin test.
• Other certifications as deemed necessary by the state for work in a licensed Early Learning and Early Education facility.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION

CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King's Schools, and World Concern. As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA's religious beliefs. CRISTA's employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA's Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA's Christian Community Policy. Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA's Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God's creation.