Food Service Coordinator - Early Learning Center

CRISTA Ministries•Shoreline, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Coordinator at King's Early Learning Center is responsible for all aspects of food preparation, including snack and lunch planning, preparation, and serving to classrooms. This role involves tracking inventory, ordering supplies, maintaining cleanliness of food preparation and storage areas, and ensuring compliance with State licensing regulations and food safety standards. The coordinator will collaborate with the Program Supervisor and teachers to plan nutritious menus, manage food temperatures, and coordinate special food-related activities. The position also includes general support for classrooms and the office to ensure the quality and safety of King's Schools.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working with young children.
Must have current food handler’s permit or be willing to obtain upon hire.
Must have positive, patient, child-centered temperament.
Must display a positive professional attitude.
Ability to maintain composure in a busy, open setting.
Must be able to work alongside teachers and staff as part of a team.
Ability to work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and students.
Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

Nice To Haves

College credits or degree in Early Childhood education.
Experience working in a State licensed childcare facility.
Washington State required 20-hour basic training or show proof of a waiver.
Child/infant CPR and first aid.
HIV and blood borne pathogen training.
Proof of negative Tb skin test.
Other certifications as deemed necessary by the state for work in a licensed Early Learning and Early Education facility.

Responsibilities

Maintain all aspects of the King’s Early Learning Center food prep needs, including snack menu planning, snack meal planning, lunch preparation and serving to the classrooms.
Track inventory, order, and purchase supplies if needed.
Oversee that the food prep area and related supply areas are kept clean and in order.
Provide knowledge about State licensing regulations related to food preparation as well as additional safety and food safety regulations from the Food Handlers.
Work and collaborate with the Program Supervisor to plan nutritious monthly snack menus that comply with licensing and encourage learning.
Track food and supplies, monitor usage and arrange for replenishment as necessary.
Perform all duties related to serving lunch and snacks, including maintaining food temperatures.
Prepare safe and healthy food according to the children’s needs.
Plan and Prepare snacks and manage portions.
Deliver food to classrooms.
Clean and sanitize food preparation and storage areas.
Coordinate class cooking projects, field trip food and snack requirements with the Assistant Director and Teachers.
Ensure kitchen and storage areas are clean and well organized.
Maintain cleanliness of staff lounge kitchen area and refrigerator.
Check and document refrigerator and freezer temperatures for kitchen, staff lounge, and classrooms.
Replenish teacher lounge supplies weekly.
Attend and participate in meetings, staff events and job-related workshops and classes.
Provide support for the classrooms and the office that helps to ensure King’s quality and safety.
Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and students.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).