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Location

Lancaster, PA | United States

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Job description

Provides for the safe production of a nutritionally sound, culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate menu for children served in the Thrive to Five program, compliant with the requirements of the CACFP and Head Start Program Performance Standards. Furthers the CAP mission through on-going collaboration with other CAP program and/or community partners with respect to food security & nutrition services.


Duties & Responsibilities

Core Function 1: Food Preparation & Handling

• Prepare food daily according to the set menu to ensure all required CACFP components are prepared & served for each approved meal type (e.g. breakfast, lunch, & snack)
• Be knowledgeable in food items recalled for safety reasons.

Core Function 2: Health & Safety

• Wear proper food service attire and ensure appropriate personal hygiene for handling food.
• Maintain a kitchen and storage environment that is sanitary, aesthetic, and free of pests.

Core Function 3: Customer Service

• Develop and maintain good relationships throughout the agency and communities which we serve.
• Collaborate with families and program staff in designing & planning menu items.

Core Function 4: Grant Compliance

• Acquire and maintain all certifications (e.g. ServSafe) and clearances required by the agency.
• Acknowledge, maintain and follow all special diet paperwork.

Core Function 5: Community Engagement & Collaboration

• Contribute to event planning as requested
• Look for opportunities to improve and expand the team's service in the community.

Qualifications/ Job Factors

• High School diploma or GED required.
• PA Driver's License required.
• Prior experience in food service preferred.
• ServSafe Certification within 6 months of hire.

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We value our team by uniting our employees with the mission. We offer strong purpose with a compassion for work life balance. Below is a list of a few of our robust benefits:

• Sign-on Bonus
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage/ 403(b) Plan/ Life Insurance
• Generous number of PTO days per year
• Paid Paternal leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program

Equal Employment Opportunity

CAP provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, citizenship, veteran status or genetic information.

Americans with Disabilities

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able tot perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The agency shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

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