Meals Coordinator

Meals Coordinator SPANISH Job Description: The Meals Coordinator will work with our Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef and other School Nutrition Team members. The Meals Coordinator service professional t is dedicated to re-envisioning the way food is served to children in schools. The Meals Coordinator must be able to follow instructions from our Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef regarding the National School Lunch Program dietary guidelines, bring creativity, passion, a collaborative attitude, and tenacity to build a better model for school food. Supervised by: The Meals Coordinator will be supervised by the Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef Responsibilities: Food Service

• Work with Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef to safely execute nutritional school meals and snacks
• Collaborate with Nutrition and Wellness Manager to maintain monthly classroom bag lists and update allergy lists, putting into operation accommodations for children with special dietary needs
• Pilot new menu items in collaboration with students and staff
• Ability to prep and cook in large quantities (apx. 500 individuals)

• Collaborate with school nutrition team members and assist in training staff on meal preparation techniques and equipment usage
• Oversee and participate in meal pack out and delivery to classrooms
• Develop and implement diverse and nutritious snack menu for daytime and aftercare snack
• Keep facilities clean, safe, and follow food safety protocols

• Prepare the meals on time and serve them in a timely manner
• Maintain a high level of quality

Food Nutrition Ambassador

• Engage with Mundo Verde community and create food engagement opportunities
• Positively represent the Mundo Verde Meals Program in the community
• Engage and assist in some evening and weekend events

Qualifications of an Ideal Candidate Required

• Culinary degree or at least 2 years working in a kitchen
• Advanced or Native proficiency of English
• Demonstrated interest in working with children ages 3-11
• Desire and commitment to learn National School Lunch Program guidelines
• Collaborative mentality and positive attitude
• Must be able to repetitively lift 30 pounds and make decisions in accordance with established procedures
• Food Safety Manager License (within the first 6 months)

Beneficial

• Proven ability to work as a member of a team
• Flexibility, professionalism, creativity and a willingness to learn
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development
• Willingness to support kitchen staff and students in a range of capacities
• Experience with sustainable practices

Prefered

• Intermediate, advanced or native proficiency of Spanish

Habits of an Ideal Candidate: Mundo Verde community members strive to embody and practice the characteristics of a Community Steward by practicing six community building virtues and values everyday: 1) Empathy, 2) Speak your truth, 3) Perseverance, 4) Inquiry, 5) Collaboration, and 6) Appreciation. An ideal candidate will embrace these habits. Other Job Details

• Schedule: 8 hours a day and other occasional evening events
• Location: Assigned campus
• Position Type: This is a 12-month salaried position which is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Employment subject to TB test, fingerprinting and background check

What we offer Mundo Verde cares for and values our phenomenal staff and provides the following:

• A competitive salary based on one's education and experience
• A Tier 1 school home in which to inspire children in a progressive environment
• An opportunity to be a part of developing compassionate global stewards and life-long biliterate learners
• A leadership team dedicated to supporting professional growth by providing feedback and support
• FT salary: A benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short/long-term and life insurance, employer contributions to a 401(k), a transportation stipend, and paid time off (28 days of PTO: 8 Sick, 20 Personal), and holidays scheduled in the school calendar.

Mundo Verde PCS is an equal opportunity employer.