PT Lunch Coordinator- East Campus

Leman Academy of Excellence - Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

Educational Services

About the position

The Food Service Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of the School lunch program's daily operations and needs. The Food Service Coordinator is directly responsible for ensuring and coordinating the logistical needs of the cafeteria during lunch time. As well as ensuring the safety of all scholars is being met by all Leman Academy staff & volunteers during lunch. The Food Services Coordinator for Leman Academy serves in a pivotal role to provide a safe environment for all scholars and for the provision of food services program within each site.

Responsibilities

• Helps ensure all policies, procedures and performance standards for Leman Academy and the food services program are being met on a daily basis under the direction of the site Principals.
• Ensure school kitchen and cafeteria is operating within normal food service regulations i.e. regular cleaning, temperature of foods, disposal of waste product, allergy awareness etc.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for scholars and staff. Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, child care.
• Ensure daily coverage by staff and volunteers of all cafeterias and recess areas.
• Prep cafeterias and recess areas for lunch, as well as cleanup and maintain stock of cleanup materials of lunch and recess areas.
• Develop, maintain and reach out to volunteer pool on a regular basis, serving as a point of contact for volunteers in the food service program.
• Train incoming staff and volunteers on cafeteria/recess norms and policies.
• Inventory/stocking of school food service supplies for site as needed.
• Help implementation of promoting healthy eating habits and positive behavior during lunch/recess.
• Directly communicate with site Vice Principal and/or Principal on any discipline related issues that occur within the lunch/recess areas.
• Serve as on-site point of contact for vendor including meeting vendor for daily deliveries and ensuring all lunches are properly accounted for as ordered.
• Develop and maintain effective client, vendor, family and community-based organizations relationships.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
• AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance.
• First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Food Handler's Card.
• Food Service experience preferred.
• Working Knowledge of best food handling, kitchen management and safety practices.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to positively impact school community with an ability to build strong relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with scholars, parents, co-workers, vendors and build relationships.
• Strong commitment to providing leadership in promoting health and safety, including a healthy environment.
• Ability to operate office equipment as required on assignment; i.e. fax machine, copier, computer, etc.
• Ability to lift boxes and packages of varying weights and move them to other locations.