Essential Functions and Responsibilities: • Collaborate with the CACFP Supervisor to administer the on-site and off-site cost-effective food service operation for the Head Start/Early Head Start programs according to federal, state, and local regulations as well as Head Start Performance Standards. • Place orders for food, supplies, and equipment for the Head Start/Early Head Start food service program operations in addition to monitoring the food service petty cash account. • Work with the CACFP Supervisor to write and review menus to ensure they meet CACFP nutritional guidelines. • Maintain CACFP files and documents in accordance with CACFP guidelines, perform data entry duties as assigned. • Work with the Parent Engagement Specialist and Food Service Assistants to coordinate a menu for Policy Council and other meetings as needed. • Work with center staff and Food Services Assistants to ensure that a daily schedule is established that allows for the timely delivery of food to each site. • Act as a resource and assist the CACFP Supervisor in promoting nutrition education for children, staff, and parents. • Assist the CACFP Supervisor with preparation for trainings and workshops throughout the year. • Work with Food Services Assistants to ensure kitchen equipment is being maintained through ongoing monitoring. • Collaborate with the CACFP Supervisor to coordinate repair and maintenance services for kitchen equipment. • Assist the CACFP Supervisor in monitoring Head Start and Early Head Start sites for CACFP compliance by conducting site visits in accordance with CACFP guidelines, in addition to monitoring kitchen operations as necessary to maintain licensing guidelines. • Work with Food Service Assistants and other staff to ensure that program food service operations are maintained in a safe and sanitary manner. Report issues to CACFP Supervisor when applicable. • May assist in food preparation, cooking, and other kitchen duties. • Strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures at all times and respond/correct any at-risk safety issues immediately. • Strictly adhere to agency code of ethics and standards of workplace behavior. • Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs including regular and reliable attendance and adherence to all company workplace behavior standards.
