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• 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
• Implement cycle menu in accordance with ABCD policies, procedures, and established practices; budget requirements, Head Start Performance Standards, and guidance established by CACFP
• Identify equipment repair or maintenance needs and submit requests in a timely manner
• 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
• 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
• Maintain weekly food inventory system for ordering food and supplies
• 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
• Responsible for the preparation, service and storage of nutritious meals and snacks for Head Start/Early Head Start Center
• Participate in nutrition education activities for children, parents and staff
• 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
• Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.

• Must be able to read, maintain records and prepare simple written reports.
• Minimum of up to twelve months of relevant experience and a high school diploma or equivalent required
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability in quantity food preparation. Ability to work as a team member, collaborating with coworkers.
• Ability to travel for program needs and on and off-site training as needed.
• Employees must pass ServSafe Food Manager Certification within six months of hire.

Why ABCD?

• Paid Time Off
• Signing bonus
• Free professional development opportunities and trainings
• 403B Retirement Plan with employer match and vesting
• 13 Observed Holidays
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Make an impact on the community
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement
• ServSafe certification paid for by ABCD
• Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance