FOOD SERVICE COORDINATOR

Food Service Coordinator

Family Life CDC - Mt Vernon, KY 40456

Salary Range $14.29 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School

Description

PAY RATE: $14.29 Hourly (Pay is negotiable based on experience)

Are you ready to make an impact to those in need in Appalachia? Through this position, you will have the ability to build hope, transform lives, and share Christ's love through service. Members of our CAP staff commit to our core values of faith, service, and compassion.

Summary: Responsible for planning, preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks for preschool children in compliance with childcare licensing regulations, food safety standards and CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) guidelines. Operates the kitchen smoothly, safely, and efficiently while supporting teachers and the overall mission of the center.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares and serves breakfast, lunch and snacks according to the center's daily schedule. Follows appropriate portion sizes and nutritional guidelines. Delivers meals to classrooms and maintains timely service. Implements weekly menus that meet federal nutrition and state licensing requirements. Posts menus and communicates menu changes as needed. 45%
• Completes and maintains required records in accordance with the Federal Food Program guidelines and regulations, including meal counts and attendance in a timely manner. Maintains strict adherence to sanitation and food safety standards. Keeps accurate logs for temperatures, cleaning and food storage. Labels and dates all food items; monitors expirations dates and storage requirements. Maintains inventory of food, places orders with approved vendors and completes the grocery shopping. Stays within budget while minimizing waste. 35%
• Assists with participant transport by serving as a bus monitor with 3–5-year-old children as needed. 20%

What We Offer

At Christian Appalachian Project (CAP), we are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health and work-life balance. We strive to create a rewarding and supportive workplace for all employees by offering competitive benefits, including:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• CAP matches 100% of employee 401(k) contributions, up to the first 6% of employee contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Additional Paid Caregiver and Paid Parental Leave

In addition to the core benefits listed above, CAP also offers:

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Supplemental Insurance Plans

From day one, our employees have access to a competitive benefits package designed to support personal well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent General Studies Required

Years of Experience :

Less than 1 year of successful experience in related field or combination of education and experience

Certifications and Licensure:

Possess a Valid Kentucky Driver's License and Maintain a Safe Driving Record Required

CAP Driving Certification* (or ability to obtain within first 90 days) Required

*In order to drive personal vehicle on CAP business, must obtain and maintain a policy of motor vehicle insurance coverage on privately-owned vehicle with insurance coverage amounts of $50,000 bodily injury per person per accident; $100,000 bodily injury for all bodily injuries per accident; and $50,000 property damage per accident.

CPR and First Aid (or ability to obtain) Required

Non-Contagious TB Test Result Required

Food Handler Required

Physical Requirements:

Ability to reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, stand, walk

Lift 50 lb from floor and carry 40 ft and place on shelf at 36 inches

Lift 18 lb from floor to shelf at 102 inch, using a step ladder if needed

Push with 45 lb of force for 5 ft

Lifts/moves items with unknown weight or that are awkward shapes and sizes with assistance

Have good visual acuity with corrective lenses

Have good hearing capabilities