Food Preparation Coordinator
AltaMed•West Covina, CA
About The Position
The Food Preparation Coordinator coordinates all food services, including breakfast and lunch preparation, home meals, center snacks, and special events. The role oversees the daily duties of kitchen staff to help ensure food is received, stored, prepared, served, and disposed of in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. The coordinator maintains records to comply with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), internal policies, and guidance or instructions from regulatory agencies.
Requirements
- A Food Protection Manager certificate from an ANSI-accredited training provider meeting ASTM International E2659-09 Standard Practice for Certificate Programs, or obtain the certificate within 90 days of hire.
- A valid BLS certification or higher, following American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on the demographics of the PACE site.
- At least 2 years of foodservice experience working in food preparation.
- Foodservice experience with older adults in community or healthcare settings.
- At least 1 year of experience leading or managing foodservice operations in any capacity.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate food services, including breakfast and lunch preparations, home meals, center snacks, and special events.
- Oversee daily kitchen staff duties to help ensure food is received, stored, prepared, served, and disposed of according to applicable standards and regulations.
- Maintain records for compliance with CACFP, internal policy requirements, and regulatory agency guidance or instructions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Flexible Spending
- Career advancement and development opportunities
- Paid Time Off and holidays
- Paid CME days
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Corporate employee discounts
- Employee referral bonus program
- Pet care insurance
- Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses or incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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