Food Preparation Coordinator

The Food Preparation Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all food services, including breakfast and lunch preparations, home meals, center snacks, and special events. The role oversees the daily duties of kitchen staff to jointly ensure that food is received, stored, prepared, served, and disposed of per applicable standards and regulations, and maintains records for compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), internal policy requirements, and guidance from regulatory agencies. Location: Santa Ana, CA 92704.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all food services, including breakfast and lunch preparations, home meals, center snacks, and special events; Oversee the daily duties of kitchen staff to jointly ensure that food is received, stored, prepared, served, and disposed of per applicable standards and regulations; Maintain records for compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), internal policy requirements, and guidance or instructions received from regulatory agencies

Requirements

Food Protection Manager certificate from an ANSI-accredited training provider meeting ASTM International E2659-09 Standard Practice for Certificate Programs (required, or within 90 days of hire); Valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross guidelines

Nice to have

Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on the demographics of the PACE site; Minimum of 2 years' foodservice experience working in food preparation; Foodservice experience with the elderly in community or healthcare settings; Minimum of 1 year of experience in leading or managing foodservice operations in any capacity

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts; Commuter Flexible Spending; Career Advancement & Development opportunities; Paid Time Off & Holidays; Paid CME Days; Malpractice insurance and tail coverage; Tuition Reimbursement Program; Corporate Employee Discounts; Employee Referral Bonus Program; Pet Care Insurance; Discretionary bonuses or incentives may apply