Food Service Coordinator

Job Description

The Food Service Coordinator is responsible for preparing, serving, storing and daily clean-up of various food items. This position will work closely with the Senior Food Service Manager and program directors to ensure the nutrition program within the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire is compliant with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements, Health and Safety Standards, and organization policies.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare, apportion, and serve a variety of nutritious food in compliance with the CACFP requirements, Health and Safety Standards, and agency policies.
• Follow meals as specified by the monthly food menu.
• Incorporate cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences and needs through approved special diets in the development of nutrition plans.
• Monitor food distribution and ensure guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed. 
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Wash dishes, glassware, and silverware by hand or using dishwashers and place clean dishes in designated storage areas. 
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
• Restock kitchen supplies, rotate food, and write the time and date on food in coolers.
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely food preparation.
• Utilize commercial-grade equipment to prepare, cook, and store food while ensuring proper temperature control.
• Attend trainings and meetings applicable to the nutrition program.
• Responsible for all other duties and tasks as assigned by the Senior Food Service Manager. 

Job Requirements

Requirements
Education and Experience Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Previous experience in food service and preparation required.
Previous experience with the Child & Adult Nutrition Program preferred.
Ability to follow and maintain knowledge of a complex federal nutrition program.

Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

Promote positive relationships with parents, staff and children by providing nutritious meals and good customer service.
Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.
Computer experience preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Constant hearing, hand-eye coordination, mind-eye coordination.
Intermittent speaking, standing, walking, kneeling, lifting, reaching, low-level activity, and squatting.
Potential exposure to communicable diseases.
Frequent lifting of objects under 20 pounds, and occasional lifting of items up to 75 pounds.
Indoor work environment.

Pre-Employment Screenings:

Pre-employment screenings may include, but not limited to, the following: drug screen, criminal background check(s), child abuse/neglect screening(s), driving history screening(s), and reference checks.