Food Service Coordinator

CHS Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA

Full-Time

The CHS Harrisburg School Food Service Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supervising the kitchen food production for all classrooms, and catered functions. This individual is expected to ensure food quality standards, are accurately coordinated for daily meals and occasional events. This individual should be skilled at planning and coordination and should have an interest in working in an environment with young children. This individual will process menu and order changes to ensure there is sufficient inventory at the Center. The Food Service Coordinator will ensure the school meets and maintains process and safety standards. The Food Service Coordinator reports to the School Operations Manager and provides a report on risks and issues. Starting rate of pay is $17 to $19, depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

Conducting periodic meetings to review the menu, catering, and techniques of the food service facility
Performing sanitation and safety checks and implementing corrective procedures where necessary
Maintaining compliance to health regulations and completing reports and documents to substantiate such audits
Reporting maintenance concerns
Staying up to date on health trends and research
Completing production forecasts and advanced planning for purchase orders
Compiling accurate data on food related items
Working with food vendors to fulfill needs
Conducting meetings to relay any changes to staff
Tracking and understanding children's allergies and dietary needs and communicating those needs to appropriate staff members as needed
Ensuring staff compliance with HACCP standards and safety procedures
Auditing expenses to ensure they are within budget guidelines, and assisting with cost recovery operations
Recording accurate information on weekly and monthly reports and keeping that data for future forecasting
Completing audit and training logs
Exhibiting positive relations towards children, families and staff when responding to questions and communications
Attending monthly meetings with other members of the Center and department meetings as needed

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
ServSafe Food Handlers Certification
2 years of experience in food related field
First Aid, CPR, AED certifications
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused environment
Demonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families (preferred)
Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions
Willingness to be held accountable and receive feedback
Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and/or willingness to learn
Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to influence, lead, educate teams
Able to work 8am to 5pm each day, Monday through Friday, with some flexibility to work earlier/later based on Center needs
Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for children
U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances

Who we are and what we’re looking for

At CHS, we are leaders passionate about early childhood education and community betterment. Our work is driven by the desire to endow children with the resources for educational and physical well-being, while supporting and empowering their families. We listen to the needs of our diverse community and adapt to give everyone a voice. We hold each-other accountable for bringing our best and most authentic selves to school every day, creating an environment of mutual respect.

We strive to build a team of individuals that is passionate about our mission, brings in new creative ideas, and loves their work. If this sounds like you, we look forward to seeing your application.

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About Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning

At Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, we nurture children, support them in discovering their world, and help them grow to reach their fullest potential. We are passionate educators, caregivers, and role models dedicated to successful early childhood development. We believe that a rich and solid foundation, along with a nurturing and supportive environment, is critical to helping children grow. We focus on the whole child, helping them flourish in mind and body. And we set them on a path to become their strongest, brightest, and best selves in school and beyond.

Catherine Hershey’s dream was to provide children with a well-rounded education and care full of compassion and kindness. That dream lives on in her name and is our mission at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning.

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Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.