Health and Wellness Coordinator Position Available In Rutherford, Tennessee

Health and Wellness Coordinator Academy of Burkitt Commons Rockvale, TN Job Description Position Summary The Health and Wellness Coordinator is responsible for all food preparation and delivery in the center. This includes compliance with all food related guidelines and regulations, budgeting, sanitation, inventory and daily accountability. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Maintains overall sanitation, health, cleanliness, organization and safety standards for food preparation areas, cooking services, dishes and utensils, in adherence with Company regulations. Responsible for managing health inspections and ensuring compliance with all safe food handling requirements, including following USDA and state regulations at all times. Maintaining protocols to ensure safe food handling relative to any known food allergies and/or dietary restrictions. Sources, prepares, washes, and cuts food to be cooked. Ensures that food sizes are age appropriate for all children to reduce the risk of choking. Budgets food expenses and maintains inventory records. Places all orders through approved vendors and ensures expenses do not go over budget. Prepares and cooks balanced nutritious meals and snacks following the menu guidelines. Ensures appropriate portion sizes are provided for all children in accordance with USDA guidelines. Properly store and label all food items with a date to prevent contamination or spoilage. Operates large-volume cooking equipment. Multitasks by managing all kitchen duties independently. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety. Ability to successfully complete and maintain current ServSafe certification. Basic understanding of or ability to learn sanitation and regulations for workplace safety. Basic understanding of or ability to learn food-handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently in a fast based environment. Must be able to work well as part of a team. Ability to maintain personal cleanliness. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Ability to stand, walk, and move about the kitchen for the entire work day. Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs as needed. Manual dexterity to handle small objects, write, and complete daily activities in the kitchen. Clear speech and hearing for effective communication with children, parents, and staff. Visual ability to monitor kitchen activities and react quickly to any safety hazards. Capability to perform thorough kitchen cleaning, to include bending, crouching, and reaching and moving objects. Ability to work in an environment with frequent odors, which could be the result of cleaning products, food preparation, children’s activities or other typical workplace conditions. Acknowledgement Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship. The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.