Food Services Coordinator

Okanogan County Child Development Association•Omak, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

OCCDA has a 50+ year legacy as an early learning program that strives to make a difference in our community by supporting children and families. We work to promote family success and improve kindergarten readiness for children. As a staff member you will have opportunities to grow as an individual and professionally and support our philosophy of parents as the primary educator of their children. The Food Services Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, food safety, and regulatory compliance of all OCCDA kitchens, ensuring food service activities meet Head Start Performance Standards, ECEAP Performance Standards and requirements, Washington State food safety requirements, USDA requirements, and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations. The position is responsible for the management and administration of the CACFP grant, including required documentation, reporting, monitoring, training, and compliance activities. The Coordinator provides guidance and operational support to kitchen staff and assists with kitchen coverage when able, while staffing supervision and personnel management remain the responsibility of designated supervisors. As a member of the Leadership Team and an integral part of the content team, the Food Services Coordinator collaborates with program and fiscal staff to ensure children receive safe, nutritious, and developmentally appropriate meals. The position works closely with the Fiscal Department to coordinate monthly bulk food ordering, inventory, and distribution of food and supplies to each OCCDA kitchen. The Coordinator serves as a resource to agency staff regarding food service operations, nutrition, food safety, and CACFP requirements and performs other duties necessary to support the agency's food service program.

Requirements

ServSafe Manager Certification within 60 days of hire
Knowledge of food safety and USDA requirements
3 years cooking experience for 25 people or more
2 years demonstrated experience, which reflects progressive responsibilities in a kitchen
Knowledge of food safety and regulatory requirements
Understanding of Washington State food safety requirements, USDA/CACFP regulations, and Head Start/ECEAP food service standards.
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Ability to manage CACFP documentation, reporting, monitoring, meal records, inventory, ordering, and compliance deadlines accurately and consistently.
Leadership and communication skills
Ability to provide guidance, training, and support to kitchen staff and collaborate effectively with program, fiscal, and leadership teams without directly supervising staff.
Experience with food service operations and nutrition
Practical knowledge of kitchen operations, meal planning, nutrition, food preparation, inventory management, and maintaining safe and efficient food service practices.
Attention to detail and commitment to compliance
Ability to identify problems, follow through on corrective actions, maintain accurate records, and ensure requirements are consistently met across multiple kitchens.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in program or kitchen management

Responsibilities

Overseeing the day-to-day operations, food safety, and regulatory compliance of all OCCDA kitchens.
Ensuring food service activities meet Head Start Performance Standards, ECEAP Performance Standards and requirements, Washington State food safety requirements, USDA requirements, and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations.
Management and administration of the CACFP grant, including required documentation, reporting, monitoring, training, and compliance activities.
Providing guidance and operational support to kitchen staff and assisting with kitchen coverage when able.
Collaborating with program and fiscal staff to ensure children receive safe, nutritious, and developmentally appropriate meals.
Coordinating monthly bulk food ordering, inventory, and distribution of food and supplies to each OCCDA kitchen.
Serving as a resource to agency staff regarding food service operations, nutrition, food safety, and CACFP requirements.
Performing other duties necessary to support the agency's food service program.