The City of Oakland, Human Services Department, Head Start Division is currently recruiting for an Exempt Limited Duration Employee (ELDE). ELDEs may work for a maximum of one year and are eligible for city benefits.
Under direction in the Human Services Department, performs coordination of Head Start Kitchen supervision and operation; ensures food service and nutrition programming safety and licensing requirements and regulations are met; manages maintenance of kitchen equipment; and performs related duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Ensure compliance with US Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) grant.
• Use ChildPlus Head Start database system to generate reports on enrollment and special diet needs including life threatening allergies.
• Prepare production records, food delivery receipts, special diet documentation and production.
• Oversee nutrition services operations; monitor to ensure food quality standards and food production standards are upheld; verify that training standards for food preparation staff are met.
• Conduct regularly scheduled inspections of cooking facilities to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local sanitation standards; document areas of non-compliance including the materials and time allotted to bring these areas into compliance.
• Work with registered dietitian to plan and update menus according to regulatory standards.
• Prepare and maintain a foodservice operations manual.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education that would demonstrate possession of the required knowledge and abilities.
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in food and nutrition, dietetics or closely related field is required.
Experience: Two years of progressively responsible work experience in an institutional food service. Relevant work experience is serving children or and those with special medical needs is highly desirable.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Successful Incumbents in this position are expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to the nature of the assignment and hours worked, public transportation may not be a cost effective or efficient method for traveling to the various locations required. Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Depending on nature of assignment candidates who receive offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance, and have a physical examination including a TB screening
TO APPLY: Email Cover Letter & Resume to Phyllis Tuner at pturner2@oaklandca.gov. In the Subject Line write: ELDE He ad Start Kitchen Coordinator by December 30.