Head Start Program Kitchen Coordinator

POSITION STATUS: The City of Oakland, Human Services Department, Head Start Division is currently recruiting for an Exempt Limited Duration Employee (ELDE). ELDEs may work for a maximum of one year and are eligible for city benefits.

HOURS: This ELDE position will work a maximum of 37.5 hours per week. Regular work hours are 6:00 am – 2:30 pm.

THE POSITION: Under direction in the Human Services Department, performs coordination of Head Start Kitchen supervision and operation; ensures food service and nutrition programming safety and licensing requirements and regulations are met; manages maintenance of kitchen equipment; and performs related duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensure compliance with US Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) grant.
• Use ChildPlus Head Start database system to generate reports on enrollment and special diet needs including life threatening allergies.
• Prepare production records, food delivery receipts, special diet documentation and production.
• Oversee nutrition services operations; monitor to ensure food quality standards and food production standards are upheld; verify that training standards for food preparation staff are met.
• Conduct regularly scheduled inspections of cooking facilities to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local sanitation standards; document areas of non-compliance including the materials and time allotted to bring these areas into compliance.
• Work with registered dietitian to plan and update menus according to regulatory standards.
• Prepare and maintain a foodservice operations manual.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Head Start Performance Standards, California Child Care Licensing, and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program rules and regulations.
• Basic principles of program planning and implementation.
• Principles of personnel management including supervision, training, monitoring, evaluation of staff.
• Data and records management.
• Principles of training and development.
• Basic budget principles.
• Report writing and report generation.
• Computer systems and related software applications, including automated systems and databases related to HS/EHS operations.

Ability to:

• Work with diverse populations including special needs families. Ensure special diet and health care plans are accurately carried out.
• Draft and revise operating procedures.
• Maintain confidential records.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Assist with program budget planning.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Utilize computers and software applications, including automated systems and databases.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and education that would demonstrate possession of the required knowledge and abilities.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in food and nutrition, dietetics or closely related field is required.

Experience: Two years of progressively responsible work experience in an institutional food service. Relevant work experience is serving children or and those with special medical needs is highly desirable.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Successful Incumbents in this position are expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to the nature of the assignment and hours worked, public transportation may not be a cost effective or efficient method for traveling to the various locations required. Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Depending on nature of assignment candidates who receive offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance, and have a physical examination including a TB screening

What’s in it for you?

• Work/Life Balance: 37.5 hour work weeks, and a flexible/hybrid remote schedule
• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
• Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
• Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans
• Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
• Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.