POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the general supervision of the FESCO Program Manager, the Kitchen Leadis responsible for guaranteeing that the residents at Les Marquis and Banyan House are served nutritious, good-tasting and appealing meals and snacks. This position involves extensive organizing, problem- solving, record keeping, and time management.
This role will uphold and champion the agency’s mission, vision, and values and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive work culture.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Administrative Duties:
- Plans and prepares/cooks meals for up to 50 individuals in accordance with California Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP) guidelines and requirements including menus and recipes.
- Plans meals far enough ahead to minimize the need for food substitutions; when substitutions are necessary, with prior approval, purchases and serves food of equivalent nutritional value. With guidance from the Program Coordinators, modifies menus for special dietary restrictions; notes all modifications and substitutes on the posted menu and for CACFP records.
- Prepares, researches, and modifies menus and recipes.
- Prepares foods to meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers and the medical and feeding needs of children with disabilities or food allergies.
- Train and mentor kitchen employees on proper techniques and procedures
- Oversee the ordering and maintenance of kitchen supplies
Other
- Purchases food and supplies necessary to prepare the planned menus for the number of children and adults at each site.
- Pick up Food at the Alameda County Food Bank and Produce Hub as needed
- Grocery Shops for all needed ingredients.
- Maintains cost control, budget and inventory systems based on CAFCP procedures including records of food production, service and attendance.
- Maintains established standards of sanitation, safety and food preparation and storage as set by the local and state health departments; maintains an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen.
- Modifies menus and recipes and prepares foods to meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers and the medical and feeding needs of children with disabilities or food allergies.
- Delivers foods from the Banyan House kitchen to Les Marquis House ready to be served as suitable for the site's participants.
- Assures the proper care and maintenance of all food service equipment; identifies equipment needs for food preparation and service and assists in purchasing as needed.
- Maintains kitchen areas including inspecting and cleaning appliances, sinks, and floors. Coordinate service and repair needs with site coordinators.
- Assists Program Manager and Children’s Activity Leaders with developing food activities for the children during enrichment activities
- Participates in the agency's self-evaluation process and grantee monitoring visits and complies with any applicable Program Improvement Plans developed.
- Participates in nutrition education activities for staff, parents and children.
- Attend trainings and participate in events relevant to key responsibilities
- Track and regularly report on key metrics for responsible function areas
- Responsible for following Agency policies, rules, and procedures
- Leads and collaborates on special projects related to agency objectives as appropriate
