Early Childhood- Food Service Coordinator

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About This Role

We are searching for a Food Service Coordinator/ Cook to promote the vision and leadership of Master’s Garden Preschool. Through an active, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and your culinary and organizational skills, you’ll have the opportunity to cultivate relationships while providing snacks and meals that meet the needs of children and staff while glorifying God. Come join the EBC and MGP family and use your gifts and talents for God’s glory!

What You'll Do

RESPONSIBILITIES:To lead the food preparation, handling, and distribution for the preschoolTo provide varied and nutritious menusTo order and store all food items needed efficiently and in a timely manner, observing the budgetary limits of the schoolTo maintain sanitary and safe conditions in the food preparation areaOTHER DUTIES AND TASKS:Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their child’s education and assist them in that taskDemonstrate to families and staff a commitment to Christ and to live under His LordshipTo use quality food production techniques to produce appealing and nutritious foodsTo use standardized recipes and follow assigned schedules and guidelines in order to promote healthy eatingTo ensure high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times according to Orange County Health and North Carolina regulationsTo ensure that any information received concerning children is kept confidential at all timesTo attend staff meetings and training opportunities as requestedTo maintain organized storage areas at all timesTo monitor inventory levels of food items and service supplies and order in a timely and efficient mannerTo be flexible with the working practices of the preschoolTo be prepared to help when other areas of the preschool as needed to assist other co-workers specified by the pre-school directorProvide first aid to children according to established proceduresTo prepare weekly menus according to nutrition guidelinesTo perform job functions in a productive and efficient mannerArrive to work on time and consistently observe the established work schedule

Requirements

Any combination equivalent to Graduation of High School or higherBasic math skills for measuring and portioningMust clear full background check and pass the required health screening

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid trainingPrefer Sanitation credentialsExperience in food service preferred; preferably in child care or an institutional setting, however, training is available

About Us

Master's Garden Preschool is a ministry of Ebenezer Baptist Church. We believe that every child is a gift from God. Our mission is to provide a healthy and affordable program that is designed to meet the social, emotional, spiritual, educational, and physical needs of each child.