Kitchen/Janitorial - Food Service Coordinator

Active Day•Fishers, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Active Day has an available opportunity for a Food Service Coordinator to join our team. This is a Full Time position. Food Service Coordinators perform various food service preparation duties, such as preparing and portioning meals based on the dietary needs of our members. They assist in serving meals to our members promptly while maintaining a positive attitude. Maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of the food service areas, equipment, and facility is also expected. All team members lead by example - maintaining a positive attitude; being a thoughtful, supportive, productive, and dependable coworker; keeping our members safe, and always working to enhance the health and happiness of the people we serve and those who care for them.

Requirements

Protect the safety and health of our members above all else
Act with integrity
Be enthusiastic and provide support and encouragement
Listen by opening your eyes, your ears, and your heart
Take pride in your work and your workplace
Treat members like family by showing them you care, and you’re glad they’re here
High school degree or equivalent required.
Knowledge of food service sanitation and proper food handling.
Ability to use proper judgement to maintain confidential information.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
Able to work a flexible schedule.
Able to stand for long periods of time.
Successful results of background check, motor vehicle report, drug testing, and any other statespecific requirements.
Ability to read menus and recipes or ingredients.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with seniors and/or adults with special needs preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks for members, paying close attention to special diets.
Order from the vendor per weekly meal count, OR order needed food for use in meal preparation using guidelines given with the direction of the Center Director.
Take food temperatures before serving meals, making sure the thermometer is calibrated.
Take temperature reading and record for refrigerator, freezer, and water daily.
Document food program daily and monthly required information if CACFP.
Ensure compliance with CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) and any state-specific regulations.
Clean kitchen daily– wash all dishes, pots, and pans using a proper dilution of sanitizer. Wipe down all counters, refrigerators, etc.
Keep kitchen organized at all times – use downtime early in shift and after lunch to wipe out cabinets (inside and out), clean sink, wipe down shelves, clean freezer, and defrost if necessary.
Clean dining area – wipe all tables and vacuum/mop the kitchen/dining room floor daily.
Prepare for the next day – remove anything needed from the freezer, put it in the refrigerator, check the attendance schedule from member count. Make sure all ingredients and supplies are on hand or alert the Administrator.
Create kitchen/shopping lists as needed.
Other duties as needed or assigned.