Position Title: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Manager
Reports to: Program Director
Families Forward Learning Center’s (FFLC) mission is to prepare families living in isolation and poverty to succeed in school and in life through two-generation learning programs. To fulfill our mission, we provide free social services and educational programs to low-income, at-risk families with children ages 0-5. In all programs, parents and children are on-site, engaged in their own comprehensive curricula. Programs successfully increase literacy levels, educational outcomes, and the emotional well-being of both generations.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The CACFP Program Manager oversees the provision of the Child and Adult Care Food Program which provides reimbursement to FFLC for nutritious meals served to children in their care.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
· Directly supervise CACFP program staff.
· Train and support CACFP staff, substitutes, with kitchen procedures, routines, and the proper use of equipment. As well as making sure CACFP staff are current with certifications.
· Assist in the kitchen when CACFP staff are short staffed. Specifically covering for the person who is absent. This will include cooking, cleaning, meal prepping.
· Develop and facilitate/present regular training workshops for CACFP staff and teaching staff.
· Understand and convey CACFP requirements to staff and participating families.
· Develop and implement written policies and procedures for the daily operation of the CACFP.
· Monitor monthly expenses.
· Ensure contract compliance with CACFP rules and regulations. Be knowledgeable and up to date on CACFP program requirements reviewing changes and following best practices.
· Understand USDA meal pattern requirements.
· Ensure accurate record keeping of all expense reports with purchase receipts.
· Enroll families in the CACFP program making sure documents are accurately filled out and make individual child files. Ensure that files are kept confidential.
· Develop weekly classroom rosters.
· Develop monthly menus to ensure meals/snacks are accurate and eligible for reimbursement.
· Ensure teaching staff, nutrition team, and ECE director have appropriate paperwork on food allergies and special diets.
· Monitor attendance records weekly to ensure accuracy of meal counts.
· Review cleaning schedules and monitor kitchen sanitation, documenting follow-up as needed.
· Complete monthly CACFP reports ensuring both accuracy and timeliness.
· Place all food and non-food online orders.
· Purchase food and non-food supplies from local vendor.
· Attend local, state, and national meetings and conferences as required.
Minimum Level of Education/Experience Required:
· Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and nutrition, food service management.
· Two years supervisory experience.
· Computer proficiency and knowledge of Excel/ Word programs.
Skill Requirements:
· Sufficient math skills to measure, figure measurement conversion and multiply ingredient amounts. As well as making the expense reports for purchases and budgeting expenses.
· Verbal and written English and Spanish language communication skills.
· Ability to develop and perform staff trainings.
· Good leadership, staff supervision, budget management and organizational skills.
· Ability to work as a team member and maintain open and constructive communication.
· Ability to multi-task, analyze, organize, and prioritize job duties.
· Must have knowledge of state food sanitation regulations.
· Background working with low-income families and children preferred.
Physical Requirements:
· Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs. Ability to push/pull 25 lbs.
· Sufficient mobility and range of motion to perform intermittent standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and climbing step stool as needed.
· Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
License and Certificates Required:
· Valid California Driver’s License
· Proof of Auto Insurance
· Food Handlers Certification
· CPR/First Aid Certification
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Pasadena, CA 91103: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person