Food Service Manager - Head Start Program

Job Details: Job Location: RPMC Central Office

• Crowell, TX, Salary Range: $17.07 - $21.34Hourly, Food Service Manager
• Head Start
• Early Head Start Program Location: Crowell, Texas Employer: Rolling Plains Management Corporation (RPMC) Status: Full-Time (40 hours per week, primarily Monday–Friday; however, hours may fluctuate.

Position Summary

Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking applicants for the position of Food Service Manager for our Head Start / Early Head Start Program in our Central Office in Crowell, Texas. This role is responsible to the Center Director for ensuring compliance with all program regulations and for creating a safe, healthy, and engaging educational environment for enrolled infants, toddlers, and their families.

Head Start is committed to establishing a learning environment where children, parents, and staff can teach and learn from one another. To accomplish this goal, staff must display sensitivity to and knowledge of the community’s cultural differences and issues. All Head Start staff shall agree to abide by the program’s standards of conduct introduced during pre-service and/or orientation.

Employee orientation, pre-service, and in-service training are provided to assist staff and volunteers in acquiring or increasing the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill their job responsibilities. The Food Service Manager is responsible for administering the Child and Adult Care Food Program at all child care center sites per established standards of nutrition, health, and sanitation and meeting the Nutrition Component of Head Start.

Collaborate with the Registered Dietician to plan nutritious meals and snacks for Head Start and Early Head Start students, parents, and teachers and monitor the nutrition assessment. Perform administrative tasks supporting the food buying, preparation process, and service of meals, including documentation maintenance of records.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Supervision and Training Assist with hiring of all Food Service staff as needed, provide new hire and ongoing food service/nutrition/CACFP/USDA training. Hold regular Food Service staff meetings.

Ensure that all food service staff meets safety, sanitation, and health standards. Collaborate with Center Directors in hiring, training, and evaluating classroom food service staff for sites. Perform site visits to each classroom a minimum of three times per year (evaluate based on USDA and Head Start Performance standards).

Collaborate with the Registered Dietician to create and facilitate nutrition education for parents, teachers, and other staff. Visit centers to ensure quality delivery of services and fulfillment of the Performance Standards Nutrition area and CACFP. Attend USDA, CACFP, and Head Start training as needed. Coordinate nutrition training for new employees as it applies to their position.

Provide or arrange staff and parent training in nutrition and serve as facilitator at training sessions. Advise the Head Start Director and appropriate staff on training, staff development and/or management strategies that need to be implemented to increase the Nutrition Component within the Head Start system. Develop a team-building approach with staff.

Provide coaching and mentoring with staff as needed. Administration & Documentation Responsible for administering the Child and Adult Care Food Program at all child care sites, including, but not limited to, planning, developing, and implementing contracts; receiving and preparing all necessary reports for reimbursement claims for CACFP; and menu preparation.

Request and evaluate bids from various food vendors in compliance with Performance Standards. Develop and monitor contracts with vendors and public school districts. Ensure all sites have current sanitation inspections. Works closely with Finance Director around food service budget and CACFP funding. Respond efficiently and appropriately to unexpected staff shortages at site kitchens, equipment malfunctions, etc.

, while maintaining strict meal schedules. Review daily menu production records and delivery checklists. Ensure completion of all relevant USDA/CACFP forms (income statements, special diet documentation, summary reports). Collect and calculate claims for monthly reimbursement. Process requests and written orders for food, equipment, and supplies from classroom sites.

Ensure completion of food service safety checklists. Maintain records of monthly meal census, expenditures, and labor costs. Maintain food and supply purchase records, including how much is sent to various sites. Support grant development as needed Responsible for compliance of Head Start Performance Standards Nutrition Component, including updating plans annually.

Review records for completeness of nutritional assessments, heights, and weights obtained follow-up of nutrition problems as indicated by Nutritional Consultant and/or other professionals, and review documentation. Coordinate health/nutrition-related problems with Health/Behavior/Disabilities Specialist. Coordinate and arrange for referrals to appropriate health agencies and local Nutrition Consultants.

Coordinate with the Health/Behavior/Disabilities Specialist for pre-service and in-service sessions covering nutritional assessment, physical assessment, health, and essential nutrition for all staff, including food service staff. Provide monthly menus and nutrition-related articles to Family Service Specialist for parent newsletters.

Assist in the self-assessment of the Nutrition Component Maintain confidentiality at all times regarding children enrolled and their family information, records, and interaction between staff. No information will be released without the permission of the Program Director, Court Order, or written permission from the parent.

Assure accurate, and appropriate records/documentation are developed and maintained. Responsible for the successful input of required information into the database system. Coordinate and compile monthly and yearly reports required. Meal Planning & Misc. Participate in the development of menus with the assistance of the Registered Dietician, Nutrition Consultant, parents, and cooks.

Produce menus in English and Spanish, including nutrition information. Assist in developing recipes to accommodate special diets and monitor individual children’s needs. Attend meetings and trainings as required, including an annual board presentation of the USDA budget. Monitor nutrition assessment interviewing techniques.

Check the documentation that nutrition status has been reviewed with parents.. Must be aware of the legal and professional responsibilities of reporting suspected child abuse and neglect by parents, staff members, and others, in accordance with Federal, State, or local law provisions. Responsible for providing quality services that meet or exceed performance standards and licensing requirements.

Ensure that children of all races, religions, family backgrounds, and cultures are treated with respect and consideration. Assure confidentiality of all children, families, co-workers, volunteers, and mentors.

Benefits

RPMC offers its full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical premium contribution and employer paid dental, and vision insurance $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to employee Dependent care FSA (up to $5000 per year provided by employer) Telemedicine, tele-counseling, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Matching 401K plan Paid sick leave, vacation leave, and 14 paid holidays Longevity Pay Voluntary benefits: critical illness, accident, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance Additional Details: Sign-On Bonus Offered!

Position remains open until filled Rolling Plains Management Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS Associate Degree and/or certificate in Food Service Management preferred or a High School Diploma and a minimum of two years experience in supervision of a large-scale food production operation, including staff supervision, sanitation/health standards, menu planning, bulk food purchasing, large quantity food preparation, and operation of food service equipment.

Strong computer and keyboarding skills (word processing, database, spreadsheets etc.) Excellent communication are required—communicating effectively with other team members and management. Ability to balance a variety of duties, prioritize and meet deadlines required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to articulate and write policies/procedures as they relate to Food Service.

Knowledge of the needs of diverse populations and special diets. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Must be flexible and able to adapt to change in the workplace. CPR/First Aid certified and Food Handler’s Card Must be willing to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with the “Drug-Free” Agency Policy.

Must be able to pass regular criminal history checks. Must submit to TB tests as required. Must possess the ability to provide reliable self-transportation capable of regional travel. Must possess a valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required. Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law.

The agency may conduct MVR background checks. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include sitting or standing for extended periods, driving or riding in a sedan, bus or van, and operating assigned office equipment and other duties as assigned.

An employee must lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Frequent bending and/or squatting is required. Frequent sitting for long periods. Occasional pushing or pulling of weight over 25 pounds. The physical requirements in an office environment may require lifting boxes of supplies, equipment, and occasional adjustments of office furniture.

Ability to prepare educational materials and train large and small groups and individuals. Frequent repetitive motion with hands, computer keyboard, telephone, filing, and food preparation activities. WORK ENVIRONMENT Ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations. Ability to drive long distances within the region.

Noise level within office environment is normally moderate. Ability to work in a stressful environment and deal effectively with stress. Ability to perform duties and adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Light to normal travel – ability to travel for activities such as meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the service area.

Must be able to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, and related activities.