Early Childhood Food Specialist (Full-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $22.50-$25 HR DOQ+

The Glencoe Park District is an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency and national Gold Medal Awardwinning agency dedicated to enriching lives and building community and foster an environment of respect for all. Our Early Childhood Department offers a licensed, full-day program that provides a secure, nurturing space where children learn through hands-on, meaningful experiences. Join us in creating exceptional experiences for everyone in Glencoe!

Job Summary :

Under the direction of the Early Childhood Director and Head Coordinator, the Early Childhood Food Specialist is responsible for overseeing all aspects of food service within the Early Childhood program while ensuring compliance with all Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and Public Health Department regulations related to food handling, sanitation, and equipment use.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare healthy, balanced, and versatile menus for the Early Childhood program.
• Place and manage food and supply orders to ensure timely availability of items.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Ensure meals and snacks are served at appropriate times and temperatures.
• Follow a rotating schedule of cleaning and sanitation tasks, including :

Cleaning classroom refrigerators

Beyond day-to-day responsibilities in the Early Childhood program, the Food Specialist also provides support for other Glencoe Park District events and initiatives. Examples include preparing meals or refreshments for camp staff trainings, bi-monthly Early Childhood staff meetings and in-services, district-wide staff meetings, and select special events.

Qualifications :

Required Knowledge :

Required Skills :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Cook

Participate in activities supporting professional growth.

Records and Reports

Other

Hours :

Regular scheduled hours for this position are 7 AM-4 PM, Monday-Friday. Due to the very nature of park district programming, early morning, evening, weekend, and some holiday hours are to be expected.

Pay Scale :

This is a Full-Time, non-exempt position. The intended starting annual pay range for this position is $22.50-$25 per hour, with a full pay scale ranging from $22.55 per hour to $32 per hour.

Final compensation will be determined in good faith based on an evaluation of the candidate's qualifications, experience, and the recommendation of the Early Childhood Director or the Executive Director.

Benefits :

Glencoe Park District is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.