Full Time Food Service Coordinator

10-month, non-exempt, hourly position covered by the East Penn School District and Foodcrafters Association ESP/PSEA/NEA collective-bargaining agreement.

About the role

Manage the cafeteria and staff, serve quality food, practice good sanitation and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Follow all HACCP and USDA food policies and regulations
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to school food service
• Supervise front and back of the house operations, including production
• Order all food supplies and other items needed for the cafeteria
• Check in all deliveries and distribute them to proper storage places, including rotation of stock
• Assign leader duties and coordinate daily menus with line and production leaders
• Responsible for computer operations including programming of Snap, making of signs, daily paperwork and Reinhart orders
• Review production records of leaders and support staff to ensure they are completed and correct
• Responsible for the production and organization of food to be shipped to the elementary kitchens
• Coordinate catering services when needed
• Handle parent/student lunch account concerns
• Conduct final inspection of food lines, before first lunch, for temperature, appearance and taste
• Monitor employees for appropriate dress, schedule and job performance
• Meet daily with leaders and weekly with support staff to discuss problems or concerns
• Communicate with the Food Service Manager/Assistant Manager on a daily basis to discuss any problems or concerns
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Experience in school or institutional food service
• Experience supervising others
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license at all times

Skills

• Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to independently read, write, speak and comprehend the English language
• Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively with students, staff, administrators, parents and outside organizations
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, supervisors, parents and outside agencies
• Dependability, punctuality and initiative
• Good personal hygiene

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift up to 30 lbs., reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities
• Ability to independently ambulate in and around school buildings and office areas
• Ability to independently arrive at the designated work site and adhere to the established work schedule
• Can stand/walk for lengthy periods of time

Schedule

7.75 hours per day.