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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Coordinate Food Preparation and Meal Planning:

• Clean and prepare dishes then deliver meals to classrooms.
• After meals clean up dishes and carts.
• Plan a nutritious 4-week cycle menus using the menu pattern from the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
• Make a weekly grocery list to include breakfast lunch and snack items.
• Shop locally for groceries while monitoring budget ensuring all meals are planned to meet a cost recovery budget.
• Maintain kitchen and food service areas in accordance with local health codes.
• Remain current on food safety and management.
• Utilize cultural restrictive and individual differences of children when planning and preparing food. These include special diets restrictions due to allergies as well as family preference.
• Provide nutrition training for staff and opportunities for children to learn about food.

Inventory and Recordkeeping:

• Place bulk food orders with third-party vendors.
• Plan for storage rotation and take inventory.
• Maintain daily recording and generate monthly reports as required by the CACFP.
• Reconcile P-card and file receipts.

Center Support:

• Assist Director in planning and implementing parent events parties and coordinating food.
• Plan monthly calendar activities or celebrations center wide.
• Generate and maintain efficient inventory and accounting system for food supplies utensils and equipment.
• Serve as coverage as a Lead or relief teacher in the classroom when needed.

Non-Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• General housekeeping of the Parent/Child Center and kitchen.
• Attend staff meetings training sessions workshops and conferences.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Food and Nutrition or a related field.
• Two years of related work experience preferred.

Licenses Certifications and Other Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of nutrition and sanitation.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Satisfactory background check as required by the WI Adm. Code for Child Care.
• Adhere to all regulations as required by the WI Administrative Code for Child Care Center Licensing.
• Requires valid Drivers License.
• Subject to FVTCs Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Check.

In evaluating candidates for this position Fox Valley Technical College may consider a combination of education training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Work Environment

• Work must be completed in person.
• Work is typically performed in a kitchen area preparing meals on-site.

Work environment may change based upon college needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and Carrying: The role requires occasional/continuous lifting and carrying of light to moderate items (weight estimate of 45lbs).
• Climbing: Capability to climb stairs or ladders as applicable to the job.
• Fine Motor Skills: This role may need precise hand movements or manual dexterity for activities such as knife skills mixing chopping.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with employees candidates and stakeholders both in-person and through electronic means.
• Driving: Valid drivers license and ability to operate a vehicle.

EOE/ADA Statement

Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) FVTC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Nothing in this job description limits managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement or affect the at-will nature of the employment arrangement between the employee and company and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Additional Information

Pay Rate: $20.00 - $22.88 per hour.
Pay is based on a multitude of factors including experience qualifications education relevant certifications internal equity and market data. Note: Internal applicants wage will be based upon the applicable compensation guidelines.

At Fox Valley Technical College we recognize employees as key contributors to our mission and are committed to fostering a culture of fairness transparency and excellence. Our total rewards philosophy ensures equitable compensation and benefits supporting a highly engaged workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical dental and vision insurance along with retirement contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System and 403(b)/457 plan options. Employees enjoy paid time off sick leave holidays bereavement leave and recess periods. We offer life and disability insurance with options for additional coverage. Work-life balance is supported through flexible schedules or remote work options (for some positions) and wellbeing programs. Professional development opportunities include training certifications and tuition reimbursement. Additional perks at the Appleton Main Campus include an onsite health and wellbeing clinic dental clinic fitness center Parent/Child Center (onsite child care) library café printing services Trilogy Salon & Spa and more.

Fox Valley Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution providing equal opportunity to all persons including members of underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds females veterans and individuals of all abilities.
For questions regarding the Colleges nondiscrimination policy contact: Rayon Brown - (Affirmative Action) (sex-based discrimination or harassment) or Dan Squires - (Disability related discrimination).