About this role
Looking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic non-profit agency? UCP of Central Florida unlocks the potential of thousands of children each year at our campuses, pediatric therapy clinics and parent support programs.
Job Summary:
Cook/Delivery Coordinator prepares food for approximately 250 students (pre-K to 5th grade), strictly adhering to food safety standards and National School Lunch Program guidelines. Loads and unloads meals for delivery, ensuring safe transport of food from one location to another. Serves food, maintaining safety standards and meal pattern requirements. Inventories food and supplies and assists with placing orders. Maintains a safe, clean kitchen, including washing and sanitizing of equipment, tools and environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and adhere to monthly food budget.
- Plan and implement monthly menus that meet all National School Lunch Program guidelines and meet mandated nutrition standards.
- Work with School Administrator in carrying out District free and reduced lunch and NSLP reimbursement procedures including collection of Free/Reduced lunch forms, and cross-referencing payments to billing.
- Estimate food preparation amounts and adjust recipes to meet projected meal requirements and minimize food waste.
- Evaluate prepared food for flavor, appearance, and temperature for the purpose of presenting items that will be accepted by students and/or staff.
- Inspect food and/or supply deliveries for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality, and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements.
- Inventory food and supplies, place delivery orders, and ensure correct quantity and quality of food and supplies are available.
- Ensure that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen and serving areas.
- Maintain accurate and organized daily records including invoices, temperature logs, meal planning, and meal counts. Code and submit payments and other records.
- Prepare, package, and transport food to maintain food safety and sanitation.
- Prepare, package, and transport food to maximize flavor and appearance.
- Operate a company vehicle to safely deliver food.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What UCP Offers
Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida as 8 campuses: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.
UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees! Some perks to being a UCP Team Member may include: health insurance (free option after the first year), dental insurance options, free life insurance, paid time off, discounted on-site childcare, 403B/Retirement match, short & long term disability, and support in continuing your education.
Qualifications
Education and Training:
(or equivalent)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must have a valid driver license and clean driving record.
Minimum Experience:
- 2 years of experience preparing meals
- Experience with kitchen sanitation, cleanliness, and safety
- Knowledge of food service production, including time management and food safety
- Ability to prepare and cook a meal for 100 to 500 within 4 hours
- Ability to serve 100 to 500 students within a 3-hour timeframe
- Must learn and adhere to nutrition standards for children
- Ability to read, write, compute, and communicate
- Must be able to pass all health requirements set up by the federal, state and county governments
- Ability to keep records, create & submit reports
- Safe transport of perishable foods, including utilization of time and temperature as a public health control
- Ability to safely operate a company transport vehicle (must have a valid Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record).