Food Services Coordinator

Food Services Coordinator

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Educare of Omaha, Inc. is a non-profit organization that has a collaborative partnership between Early Head Start/Head Start, Omaha Public Schools and the Buffett Early Childhood Fund. Comprised of the two Educare Omaha Schools (Kellom and Indian Hill) and three Early Learning Centers (Skinner, Gateway and Kennedy), the mission of Educare of Omaha, Inc. is to promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children ages 0 to 5 through the provision of evidence-based education, health, nutritional, social, family engagement and other services to enrolled children and their families.

Position Details

The Food Services Coordinator is responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards, and following CACFP established food production procedures. The Food Coordinator is also responsible for appropriate use of facility inventory, supplies and equipment.

Schedule

Full Time (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday); 12 Months; Non-Exempt. The typical work schedule is 7:00am-3:30pm but will vary based on the needs of the school and the organization.

Location

Educare of Omaha at Indian Hill (3110 W Street, Omaha, NE 68107)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Mentors Food Aide(s) under the supervision and guidance of Food Services Manager.
• Prepares food items for meals as needed for students and/or school events.
• Monitors food allergy and special diet needs and prepares comparable substitutions that meet CACFP requirements.
• Manages the organization and distribution of food for classrooms, ensuring servings and ingredients meet CACFP requirements.
• Orders, stores, and maintains inventories of formula, milk products, food products, supplies, and kitchen chemicals.
• Checks in all supplies and maintains a first in-first out inventory.
• Maintains kitchen sanitation requirements through cleaning of utensils, dishes, and equipment on a scheduled basis.
• Completes paperwork required for the CACFP program and assists with monitoring CACFP requirements throughout the building.
• Consults with staff on nutrition projects, healthy eating habits for children, family style meals and/or CACFP guidelines.
• Assists with covering duties at other sites when needed for staffing requirements.

Education/Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Minimum of two or more years of job related experience or training in institutional or hospital food services.
• Skill in operating various types of kitchen equipment such as stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, and other equipment.
• Ability to complete necessary records and reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to communicate with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to lift, carry and move center/classroom equipment and supplies.
• Ability to obtain SERV Safe Food Handlers certification within six months of hire.
• Must be able to pass a background check that meets compliance standards.

What's In It For You?

Generous Paid Time Off:

• Up to 96 hours vacation and 96 hours sick time in your first year
• 10 paid holidays, including your birthday
• 2-week paid Winter Break
• 1-week paid Spring Break
• Paid inclement weather days

Competitive Pay & Benefits:

• Starting at $19/hr + (based on experience and tenure)
• Medical premiums starting at $40.32 per paycheck
• No copays for mental health therapy
• Dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and more
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match

Thrive in Your Career:

• Ongoing coaching and professional development
• Tuition assistance available
• No contracts

Educare of Omaha, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. We are committed to equal treatment for all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer