Vegetarian Food Program Coordinator (Full time, Benefits)

$500 Sign-on Bonus! The Food Program Coordinator is a full time, in-person, vegetarian, mostly local and organic, solo chef position at Bernie's Place, Wisconsin Union Childcare Center. Located on the edge of the Eagle Heights Woods near Lake Mendota, Bernie's Place is a small but long standing, licensed and accredited, non-profit childcare program serving the families and students connected with the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Our license allows us to care for up to 54 children aged six weeks to six years old, Monday through Friday from 7:15am until 5:15pm. Our building has a spacious elevator and stairs to navigate our two stories plus a basement. As the Food Program Coordinator, you would be working independently to oversee, plan and execute operations of the food program, including hygiene, meal planning and preparation, food distribution to rooms, record keeping and all kitchen operations. Bernie's believes in serving a diverse vegetarian, low to no processed sugar menu that centers around mostly organic food from the Willy Street Coop and Woodman's. You would serve 54 children and 15 adults in a beautiful, air conditioned kitchen with a stable Monday through Friday schedule. The FPC will prepare and clean up after all meals and procure food and supplies for the food program. There are federal Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines (CACFP) and paperwork to complete. The center serves vegetarian breakfast at 9am, lunch at 11:30am, and afternoon snack at 2:30pm. This position comes with competitive union protected benefits including health and dental insurance, immediate accrual of vacation/sick leave, family leave, and childcare at a greatly reduced rate. We are currently offering a sign on bonus, as well. The starting salary for this position is $34,000-$35,000 based on experience. Kitchen experience required.

Learn more about us at:

https://berniesplaceuw.wordpress.com/ To apply please send resume and cover letter to Amy at welk1958amyl@gmail.com

Work Remotely:

No Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares nutritious meals and snacks for enrolled children; prepares substitute items for children on restricted diets. Organizes and distributes food to the classrooms for meals and snacks including meeting the time of day meal service guidelines required by the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Practices safe food handling techniques in food preparation and storage. Maintains a safe and sanitary kitchen, pantry and storage areas. Cleans and maintains the kitchen. Washes and sanitizes food service utensils, equipment, and food storage areas to standards mandated by the State of Wisconsin Department of Human Services Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing, the Dane County Department of Health and Human Services, and best practices with regards to food safety and sanitation. Plans for and purchases all food and necessary supplies needed to provide food service. Maintains verification of food and non-food purchases to meet CACFP requirements. Maintains all required Child and Adult Care Food Program paperwork. Paperwork includes menu production records, monthly adjustment sheets, inventories, cycle menus, attendance sheets and food purchase receipts. Compiles monthly reports accurately. Submits all monthly Child and Adult Care Food documentation to office manager for verification and approval. Maintains a monthly record of menus. Maintains a daily meal production record following the requirements of the CACFP using the Simplified Food Buying Guide (SFBG) to calculate ingredient amounts. Obtains and retains manufacturers' specifications (or Child Nutrition Label) for any commercially prepared food items not listed in the SFBG. In collaboration with the Director, develops weekly menus to meet CACFP meal pattern requirements. Posts and maintains all required Child and Adult Care Food public notices. Refers child nutrition concerns to appropriate agency staff member. Participates in team meetings, required in-services, and all ongoing education and training sessions. If applicable, trains potential substitutes in the CACFP paperwork and in all other aspects of the cook's roles and responsibilities. Other duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications:

Graduation from high school. Course work and training in foods service, nutrition and/or dietetics. Knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood nutrition. Demonstrated skills in food preparation and presentation (nutritious, tasty, and appealing). Experience in child food service preparation and management preferred. Experience with CACFP requirements also preferred. Must communicate effectively and be functionally literate in English. Ability to read and follow a recipe and a cycle menu. Must possess organizational skills, time management skills, and the ability to prioritize. Must possess the ability to keep accurate reports and records. Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately (including decimals and fractions) and to scale recipe quantities. Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, parents, vendors, and funding agency monitors, and maintain accurate written records.

Special Requirements:

Physical ability to remain standing for extended periods of time. Position requires fine motor repetitive motion. Physical ability to lift and carry up to 55 pounds unassisted. Physical agility to bend, stoop, walk, reach overhead, push/pull, squat, twist, climb and turn.

Health and Safety Requirements:

Must successfully complete a health screening and provide proof of the absence of tuberculosis (TB) no later than 7 days following the date of hire. Ability to pass a yearly physical exam and a yearly TB test. Visual acuity must be within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed. To apply please send resume and cover letter to Amy at welk1958amyl@gmail.com

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$34,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Ability to

Commute:

Madison, WI 53705 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Madison, WI 53705: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person