Child Development Center Food Coordinator (20hr)(Ridgecrest)

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, plan, organize and coordinate the activities of the Child Care Food Program; oversee and instruct staff in proper food preparation and shipment methods; coordinate food and related supply purchases; assure compliance with State and federal regulations.

Representative Duties

Plan, organize and coordinate the activities of the Child Care Food Program; monitor and evaluate food services for compliance with State and federal regulations; recommend and implement procedural modifications.

Maintain food quality standards including appearance and sanitation regulations; prepare food menus, revise, update and adjust menus as necessary; create and test new recipes; oversee and instruct cooks in food preparation and shipment methods; prepare meals in the absence of the head cook.

Prepare a variety of reports, forms, newsletters and program-related correspondence; complete a variety of governmental forms as required; interpret and implement changes to government reporting procedures.

Estimate and cost food products needed for operation; communicate with vendors to collect and compare food and supply prices; audit and maintain billing records.

Order, receive, inspect, verify and accept deliveries of food and supplies; monitor and inventory food products according to established procedures; rotate and dispose of unusable leftovers; utilized proper methods of storing foods.

Assure proper cleanliness and maintenance of equipment and supplies; monitor the serving of meals to children.

Maintain a variety of files and paperwork including expenditure statements, summaries for State and federal reimbursement of funds, food transport records and menu production records.

Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; monitor and control expenditures.

Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training and orientations; work with employees to improve work performance; monitor and record attendance; provide in-service workshops relative to the assigned program.

Answer phones and respond to inquiries; serve as a reference source to faculty regarding the Child Care Food Program.

Attend and participate in a variety of meetings; conduct presentations to parenting classes regarding the Child Care Food Program.

Operate a variety of kitchen equipment and machines used in a school cafeteria.

Drive a vehicle to childcare centers; maintain mileage records.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by specialized training in food services production, nutrition or a related field and three years of increasingly responsible food services experience
• LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license

Knowledge & Abilities:

• KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storage
• Sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking and serving food
• Menu planning techniques including food values, combinations and substitutions
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities
• Storage and rotation of perishable food
• Operation of standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements
• Health and safety regulations
• Nutritional requirements of school-aged children
• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques
• Budgeting procedures and techniques
• Operation of standard office equipment including a computer
• Principles and procedures of financial record-keeping
• Principles of training and supervision
• Oral and written communication skills
• Inventory methods and practices
• ABILITY TO: Plan and prepare a variety of nutritional foods in quantity
• Develop menus in accordance with nutritional requirements and budget limitations
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions
• Determine accurate amounts of food portions and supplies to be ordered
• Prepare and administer a budget
• Create and adjust recipes to fit the needs of the Child Care Food Center
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Train and supervise others
• Assign and review the work of others
• Observe health and safety regulations
• Operate a computer terminal
• Meet schedules and time lines
• Work independently with little direction
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• SALARY RANGE $22.07 - $31.18 hourly Maximum Starting Salary: $23.18 hourly SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled
• but those received by August 26, 2026 at 11:59pm, are assured consideration
• The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Kern Community College District is Steven Rosales.