Food Services Coordinator

Job Details:

Job Location:

Corporate 1700 S New Rd - Waco, TX, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: None, Salary Range:
Undisclosed, Job Summary

The Cook/Food Service Coordinator is responsible for planning, preparing, serving, and storing nutritious meals and snacks that support the health and development of young children. This position ensures that all food service operations comply with Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child Care Regulation Minimum Standards, local health department regulations, food safety requirements, and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines.

The Cook/Food Service Coordinator maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen while supporting children's nutritional needs, accommodating special dietary requirements, and promoting a safe food service environment.

The following duties are representative of the essential functions of this position. Additional duties may be assigned as operational needs require.

• Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals and snacks that meet the nutritional needs of children and comply with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements, when applicable, as well as center menus and approved recipes.
• Ensure meals are developmentally appropriate and accommodate documented food allergies, medical dietary needs, and approved dietary restrictions.
• Prepare, portion, and serve food in a safe, sanitary, and timely manner while maintaining required food temperatures and quality standards.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen by following all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and safe food handling procedures in accordance with Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation Minimum Standards, local health regulations, and center policies.
• Receive, inspect, label, store, rotate, and monitor food inventory to ensure product quality, minimize waste, and maintain adequate supplies.
• Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment, promptly reporting maintenance or safety concerns to administration.

• Maintain accurate food service records, including menus, meal production, temperature logs, inventory, and other required documentation to support licensing, health department, and CACFP compliance.
• Cooperate with licensing inspections, health inspections, and regulatory reviews while supporting the center's commitment to food safety and quality standards.

• Maintain a safe kitchen environment by properly storing food, equipment, cleaning supplies, and hazardous materials while following established emergency procedures and reporting unsafe conditions promptly.
• Implement procedures to prevent cross-contamination and allergen exposure, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children served.

• Collaborate with classroom staff and administration to ensure meals are prepared and delivered on schedule while communicating effectively regarding children's dietary needs and special accommodations.
• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service while supporting the mission, values, and quality standards of the Child Development Center.
• Maintain required certifications, training, and continuing education in accordance with Texas licensing requirements, food service regulations, and Goodwill policies.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability…