Meal Program Coordinator

Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00am-6:00pm with a 30 minute paid lunch break
Rate: starting at $18.60/hour
Location: Burlington, Vermont

King Street Center is a vibrant nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth to explore their talents and find their voice through learning, play and opportunity. Located in the heart of Burlington, Vermont, we strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual can thrive. Through a variety of programs ranging from Mentoring, Family Support, Teen, K-5 and our 5-STAR Head Start Early Childhood Program, we aim to foster resilience, confidence, and a sense of belonging in those we serve. Especially important to us is that we do this work with an equity lens and incorporate the vision and voice of our youth into our programming. 

ABOUT KING STREET CENTER

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and families in our community? King Street Center is a vibrant nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth to explore their talents and find their voice through learning, play and opportunity. Located in the heart of Burlington, Vermont, we strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual can thrive. Through a variety of programs ranging from Mentoring, Teen, K-5 and our 5-STAR Head Start Early Childhood Program, we aim to foster resilience, confidence, and a sense of belonging in those we serve. Especially important to us is that we do this work with an equity lens and incorporate the vision and voice of our youth into our programming. 

As we continue to grow and expand our reach, we are seeking dedicated individuals who are enthusiastic about our mission. Join our team and become part of a community-driven organization committed to creating positive change. Together, we can support the next generation and build a brighter future for all. Apply now to be a part of something truly meaningful at King Street Center!

We encourage applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, and welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities. Experience or commitment to working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic backgrounds. We consider it an asset for candidates to have an awareness of cultural norms and to speak languages common among the population we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a discrimination – and harassment-free workplace.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

King Street Center participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), which is a federally mandated nutrition program that provides preparation and serving guidelines to ensure children are accessing nutritious meals. King Street Center serves up to 150 children per day, ranging in ages from 18 months to 18 years, and provides at least two meals per day to each child, ranging from breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and supper. The Meal Coordinator will perform all duties involved in the preparation and serving of food and in the cleaning of kitchen equipment and facilities. This person will also manage the administrative aspects of the Meal Program as well as some other administrative responsibilities throughout the day, as needed. This is an entry level / general helper level in the agency. Nature of work requires sustained moderate physical effort, operation of standard food service equipment, and continuous standing. The work is performed under the supervision of the Facilities Director or one of the Associate Directors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive to/from Edmunds Middle School daily in company van to pick up pre-cooked meals for all students

• Communicate with Program Leads and/or run reports to collect needed meal numbers each day

• Prepare all meal components and serve meals at planned times in accordance with CACFP rules. This includes heating up pre-made meals, dishing them out, serving them, and cleaning up.

• Ensure food allergies and alternative meal options are prepared and served according to schedule for identified children, as needed

• Serve meals to each classroom on time, at the appropriate temperature

• Maintains accurate account of all meals served and completes required reports using database and spreadsheets, including computer input.

• Maintain inventory of supplies and food so that you are prepared for day-of meals

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including all food storage areas, prioritizing and abiding by food safety regulations

• Maintain daily meal consumption reports

• Order and purchase supplies and ingredients through our food distributors and local grocery stores, as needed

• Make sure all thermometers, fridges, and freezers are working properly on a consistent schedule and notify facilities director if repair is needed

• Label all open food items and store all food and produce according to food safety regulations

• Ensure all food items are checked for expiration dates and rotated on a consistent schedule

• Washes dishes, pots, pans and other utensils, and cleans kitchen equipment and work area; assists in the receipt of, and unpacks supplies and places them on shelves or in freezer; operates a variety of standard kitchen equipment.

• Wash and sanitize all dishes daily using commercial dishwasher and 3-basin sink system

• Clean the kitchen and appliances throughout the day

• Remove trash, compost, and recyclables daily

• Organize and put away all groceries, food orders, and non-food items

• Collaborate with program directors to make changes to the pre-planned rotating menus, abiding by CACFP regulations, as needed

The above duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed in this job. They should not be construed as an exhaustive listing of all job duties and responsibilities by employees so classified.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITES

• When not performing meal program related duties, the coordinator will execute some administrative tasks across the organization, as needed

WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass a criminal background check through the VT Child Care Development Division

• Must have workplace basic literacy skills including being able to read and write at an 8th grade level, and keep legible records for CACFP audits

• Must have a valid driver's license preferred and pass a motor vehicle report

• Basic math skills such as measurement conversion and calculating servings/ recipes

• Basic computer knowledge for use of workplace laptop to run reports, fill out meal count spreadsheet, and order food/kitchen materials, or a willingness to learn

• Must have good time management and organizational skills

• Must be able to lift 30 pounds

• Must be okay with working in a childcare setting, with young children. Kitchen is separated from classrooms, but the Coordinator delivers food and picks up dishes from classrooms.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF WORK

• Prolonged periods of standing, prepping food, serving food, and cleaning up 

• Mobility within the workplace with daily lifting or carrying of food and other kitchen supplies

• Will need valid driver's license to pick up food from Edmunds daily

• Some writing, typing, emailing and data entry (less than 50% of time)

Full-Time Employee Benefits include:

• CTO (Combined Time Off): Vacation, personal, and sick days are combined into a single time-off bank. Accrual rates vary based on hours worked and years of service, with carryover of up to 20 hours of unused CTO annually.

• Leave Benefits: Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays, three floating holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, military, and voting leave.

• Parental Leave: Six weeks of full salary provided for birthing and non-birthing parents following birth or adoption.

• Medical Benefits: Health insurance offered with 75% paid by King Street Center for specific plans.

• Vision & Dental Insurance: Employee paid vision and dental insurance available

• Disability & Life Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability coverage provided, with 100% premiums paid by King Street Center. $25,000 life insurance coverage also provided.

• Retirement: Eligibility for participation in a 403b retirement plan with discretionary contributions from King Street Center.

• EAP (Employee Assistance Plan): Confidential counseling and referral services provided, fully paid by King Street Center.

• Healthy Living Allocation: $250 annual reimbursement for expenses promoting healthy living, such as sports equipment or gym memberships.

• Staff planning days and professional development opportunities.

Further details around specific benefit eligibility provided upon request or upon hire.

TO APPLY

Candidates should send the following to hr@kingstreetcenter.org with:

1. Resume or letter describing your experience working with children and why you would like to work at King Street Center.
2. Your availability to start.

Please be prepared to share 3 personal or professional references, upon request.