Food Service Coordinator - St. Peter Claver Catholic School

Overview:  

Employment in and by the Catholic Church is substantially different from secular employment. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Personal behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church, such that it can embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal. It is expected that all employees will respect Catholic doctrine and religious practices.

Primary Objectives of this Position:

The job of Food Service Coordinator was established for the purposes of serving, distributing, ordering and tracking food items; providing complete and accurate documentation and audit trail for meals served, and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition. 

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Maintains accurate record-keeping in accordance with state and federal requirements for the food service program, including food audits.
• Arranges food and beverage items (e.g. placing in steam tables, a la carte trays, etc.) for the purpose of making items available to students and staff. 
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and storage, food preparation, and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions. 
• Inspects food items, work areas, etc. (e.g. personal hygiene, proper food temperatures, etc.) for the purpose of preventing cross-contamination of foodborne illnesses. 
• Loads carts, food warmers, trays, etc. for the purpose of ensuring that food and/or beverage items are at the right temperature.
• Serves one or more items of food for meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel. 
• Plans and establishes meal menus every month and ensure that these menus are  communicated to site students, scholars, and parents
• Monitors student behavior in the cafeteria and promote a positive dining atmosphere.
• Assists with other school nutrition and student supervision duties as assigned.
• Serves after-school snacks and maintains records as required.
• Responsible for submitting food claims through CLICS.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include operating equipment used in the school cafeteria; maintaining accurate records; and providing customer service. Training provided.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data, and consider a number of factors when using the equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data, and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data may require independent interpretation, and problem-solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as part of a team; meeting deadlines and schedules; and working with children.

Certificates & Licenses

Food Manager Certificate, Safe Serve Certificate minimum

Requirements:     

• Possess good people and listening skills
• Be able to follow instructions and to work independently on routine and regular responsibilities to accomplish tasks within appropriate timelines
• Have the ability to focus on and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Have the ability to work well with others when appropriate, maintaining a positive and helpful attitude at all times, even during chaotic times
• This position typically involves stooping, reaching, pushing / pulling, standing, walking and light to  medium lifting from <20 lbs. to 50 lbs.

General Responsibilities for all Employees of Saint Peter Claver School

• To be present where needed, ready to work and on time for all scheduled work hours, including recognizing when situations require more time and effort, satisfying all responsibilities in a timely manner, acting with a sense of urgency to meet targeted deadlines or requests, providing an example of punctuality, attendance, adherence to administrative policy and procedure. 
• Support a positive working environment for change through actions, words and attitude; gain familiarity and understanding of changes in school programs, policies or procedures and insure your daily work complies and supports changes within programs, policies and procedures.
• Provide respectful and timely service to all students, parents, and colleagues and others in a way that helps build a positive relationship within the school; respond to all inquiries in a punctual and thorough manner, offer assistance where needed, seek to provide guidance or direction for problem resolution, and generally represent the school and parish in a positive, helpful and considerate manner.
• Treat all financial and other school information confidentially; respect the privacy of school families and employees relative to sensitive situations which may occur as part of school activities or communications.

Benefits Overview:

Ascension Catholic Academy provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical and dental insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents, with options for a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), depending on the chosen health plan. Employees receive life insurance with the option for supplemental coverage, as well as long-term disability protection. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match for retirement planning. Full benefit details, terms, and conditions are outlined in Ascension’s Employee Handbook and plan documents, available upon request. Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on employment status and length of service.

The responsibilities listed in this position description are representative responsibilities intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by faculty members assigned to this position.  This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of the position.  More detailed listing of duties and tasks may be outlined on supplemental documents.