Posting: Internal 

Number of Positions: One

Location: Grand Rapids, MN 

Work Arrangement: In-person

Job Posting Information

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned.

Area 1: Food Service Coordination

• Coordinate a nutrition program that meets the nutritional needs of each child (including those with special needs).
• Provide 1/3-2/3 of child’s daily nutritional needs by preparing breakfast, lunch, and snacks that meet CACFP guidelines for meal patterns.
  • Quantities and kinds of food served must conform to recommended serving sizes and minimum standards for meal patterns by CACFP.
  • Analyze food labels for nutrient value of foods.  Food served must be high in nutrients, low in fat, sugar and salt.
  • Meal times are appropriately scheduled to ensure individual needs are met.
  • Nutritious snacks available at all times. Examples: fruit, vegetable sticks, whole grain products.
• Plan Head Start breakfast, lunch, and snack menus in cooperation with Education Compliance manager, classroom teachers, parents and registered dietitian.
• Serve a variety of foods that consider cultural and ethnic preferences, contribute to development and socialization of children, and broaden the child’s food experience.
• Coordinate the transportation and serving of meals to off-site centers as directed, ensuring all compliance with CACFP.
• Plan and/or prepare meals for special events, as needed.
• Plan and prepare food for Head Start staff training days as requested.

Area 2: Food Service Administration

• Maintain inventory, along with Site Contacts/Food Service support, for Grand Rapids.
• ICCPPs & Special Diet statements are reviewed, signed, and posted in Kitchen area.
• Receive and document all deliveries.
• Store delivered items properly and ensure rotation of stock including food and also gloves and cleaning supplies.
• Submit invoices and bills electronically according to agency policies and procedures.
• Follow recommended documentation required for program compliance and reimbursement for CACFP and Head Start Performance Standards including procurement log, meal counts, daily food production records, refrigerator/freezer & dishwasher temp logs.
• Total and record meal counts for Grand Rapids.
• Provides input & follows policies and procedures to prevent food borne illness.
• Assist in Requests for Proposal, bidding and procurement procedures as required by CACFP.

Area 3: Program Compliance

• Post evidence of compliance with all State food safety and sanitation laws, including required kitchen and Food Manager licenses. Comply with Minnesota Department of Health Food and Beverage Code.
• Know policies and procedures in Minnesota Department of Health Food and Beverage Code, CACFP Guidelines, USDA Guidelines, and Head Start Performance Standards that relate to food preparation and service. Post evidence of compliance with all State food safety and sanitation laws.
• Keep accurate records documenting menus, number of meals prepared for children and adults, food production records for cooked sites only to ensure compliance with USDA reimbursement policies and Head Start regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of food production, purchase, storage and inventory.
• Obtain CACFP Food Service credential within one year.

Area 4: Health & Safety 

• Identifies hazards in the day-to-day operation of food service, including equipment problems, and schedule repair with service personnel.
• Observe and view all areas of the food service area and respond immediately and appropriately in the event of an emergency by evacuating children if necessary.
• Ensure sanitation and cleaning procedures are established and followed at all times.

Area 5: Staff Supervision 

• Trains other employees to ensure food preparation activities follow the required food code.
• Supervise kitchen staff by providing mentorship and training.
• Work cooperatively with all staff and volunteers.

Job Factors

Supervision of Others: 

• Responsible for assigning, instructing, and checking the work of 1 to 3 other employees in 1 geographic locations.

Safety of Others

• Responsible for the safety of others on the job. Provides oversight of work groups and/or public served. Implements and enforces safety standards for self and others.

Contacts

• Contact is within own department, and with other departments, customers, vendors, or the public.

Physical Demand

• Must be able to lift 60-80 pounds.
• Requires prolonged standing, lifting, bending, stooping reaching, and repetitive motion.
• Work in varying temperatures from -10*- 85* (walk in freezer/kitchen)

Travel

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have valid driver’s license and current auto insurance coverage in compliance with Minnesota State guidelines on the vehicle used for work related travel.
• Travel for completion of job duties, trainings and meetings as required.

General Agency Requirements

Professionalism:

• Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with clients, customers, co-workers, providers, volunteers, and supervisors.
• Treat clients, co-workers, and the public in a respectful and courteous manner at all times.
• Continue to develop skills and abilities.

Community Representation:

• Represent KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. in a positive manner.
• Adhere to the Community Action Code of Ethics.
• Seek to understand poverty and the barriers faced by community members.

Confidentiality:

• Maintain confidentiality of agency, program, and client information.

KOOTASCA Community Action is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) Employer. We recruit, select, hire, place, transfer, promote, demote, layoff, discipline, terminate, recall, compensate, and train without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other basis protected by applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible.