Food Program Specialist na La Posada at Park Centre, Inc.

Essential Functions

• Plan and make necessary purchases for preparing and serving one meal and two snacks per day to all children and staff at LNDV.  
• Coordinate the food service program following the CACFP Food Service Standards.  
• Cook and prepare food daily for all Posada Community Services programs and special events.  
• Review the food service program with the assistant director monthly.  
• Maintain inventory of current food and supplies.  
• Provide assistance to teachers for food and cooking experiences they may wish to plan for the indoor and outdoor classroom.  
• Participate in ongoing training programs provided by the Arizona Department of Health Services – Office of Nutrition Services and Office of Child Care Licensure – and the Pima County Health Department – Consumer Health and Food Safety.  
• Successfully complete a food safety program (Pima County Food Sanitation Certificate) and/or a Certified Professional Food Manager Certification that is accredited and recognized by the State of Arizona or Pima County.  
• Attend required LNDV staff meetings to present food service information to assist in the training of all LNDV staff members.  
• Assist in special events and activities sponsored by LNDV (Open house, graduation, picnics, holiday feasts).  
• Ensure the smooth coordination of related activities involving LNDV/CDE participants.  
• Responsible for all kitchen custodial duties including dishes and maintain the facility in a hygienic and safe condition.  
• Coordinate chemical inventory  
• Maintain standards for state inspections.  

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Competencies

• Adheres to policies and procedures - Adheres to all Department policies, procedures, and mandatory requirements. 
• Professional Appearance and Attitude - Possess good personal cleanliness habits and be sincerely interested in working with young children and display a willingness to pursue learning.  
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with participants, parents, teachers, and community members effectively using the spoken word.  
• Organized - Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.  
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.  
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.  
• Consensus Building - Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.  
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.  
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.  
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.  
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.  
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.  
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.

Skills and Abilities 

Education : High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Experience: One to two years related experience preparing food, and possess knowledge of basic principles of good nutrition.  Demonstrated ability to plan for economy in shopping, and in planning, preparing and serving balanced meals and snacks.

Computer Skills: Able to use word processing and enter data in spreadsheet 

Certificates & Licenses: Pima County Food Handler's Certificate