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Requisition Number:
2023-HS/C-006
Department:
Head Start and Children's Services
Employee Type:
Regular
Hours Per Week:
35
Overview:
Action for Boston Community Development is a nonprofit human services organization that each year provides more than 100,000 low income residents in the Greater Boston region with the tools and resources needed to transition from poverty to stability and from stability to success.
ABCD Head Start & Children's Services is a family development program serving children from birth to age five, as well as pregnant women. Part of a highly successful national program, we provide comprehensive services to the whole family and foster a safe, creative learning environment to support children in school readiness and their social-emotional development. We are looking for dedicated individuals who want to make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve!
Duties include:
Responsible for the preparation, service and storage of nutritious meals and snacks for Head Start/Early Head Start Center
Implement cycle menu in accordance with ABCD policies, procedures, and established practices; budget requirements, Head Start Performance Standards, and guidance established by CACFP
Maintain weekly food inventory system for ordering food and supplies
Ensure weekly ordering of food and supplies needed for meals and snacks served on site and for field trips, and where applicable, for other program activities from appropriate vendors
Ensure that all incoming food orders and supplies are of the proper quantity and quality at time of delivery. In collaboration with Health & Nutrition staff, plans and prepares alternative meals for children with food allergies, in accordance with individual meal plans, state food code regulations and food allergen and contamination protocols
Maintain all required CACFP paperwork including but not limited to; menu production records, menu changes and cultural meals, temperature logs, inventories, cycle menus, and food purchase receipts
Identify equipment repair or maintenance needs and submit requests in a timely manner
Ensure maintenance of kitchen, food services utensils, equipment, and food storage areas to standards mandated by Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and best practices with regards to food safety and sanitation
Check all incoming food orders against invoices for quantity and quality at the time of delivery, and report any problems to the nutrition coordinator or the nutritionist
Participate in nutrition education activities for children, parents and staff
Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.
Job Qualifications:
Minimum of up to twelve months of relevant experience and a high school diploma or equivalent required
Employees must pass ServSafe Food Manager Certification within six months of hire.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills.
Must be able to read, maintain records and prepare simple written reports.
Demonstrated ability in quantity food preparation. Ability to work as a team member, collaborating with coworkers.
Must have the capability to engage in the physical activities of the job responsibilities listed above, including without limitation, the capability to lift and move heavy objects such as food for storage, preparation and cleaning.
Ability to travel for program needs and on and off-site training as needed.
Why ABCD?
Make an impact on the community
Signing bonus
Opportunities for tuition reimbursement
Free professional development opportunities and trainings
ServSafe certification paid for by ABCD
Health and Dental Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
403B Retirement Plan with employer match and vesting
Paid Time Off
13 Observed Holidays
Location: Agency wide
