Childcare Food Program Manager
Company/Organization: Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Child and Youth Programs
Location: Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
Application Dates: JAN 17-28, 2024
Job Description
Works under direction of the Child and Youth Programs Flight Chief who is available to deal with unusual situations which may occur and provide necessary guidance and instructions when performing procedurally complex duties. The supervisor spot checks work to ensure compliance with procedures and directives.
- Develops local operating instructions, handbooks, and forms for the JBER Child and Youth Programs Food Program (FP) which meet United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/state requirements, and menus to meet dietary requirements for population served.
- Administers food purchasing guides corresponding to menus.
- Develops and delivers training for providers and personnel in areas of child nutrition, menu planning, cooking techniques and record/claim requirements.
- Develops program budget, prioritizing requirements to include food, supplies, equipment, and manpower.
- Supervises the Family Day Care Home (FDHC) portion of the FP.
- Conducts over 100 home visits and reviews to FDCH providers and centers.
- Ensures compliance with DAFI 34-144.
- Supervises the Child Development and School Age Centers food programs.
- Ensures the required cycle menus are executed.
- Designs substitutions and accommodations according to children’s emergency action plan, medical statement, or approved declaration of family’s special diet.
- Reviews menu orders, production records, meal counts, components, and servings; takes corrective action as necessary.
- Oversees required records and reports for the FP.
- Reviews and signs finalized applications, agreements, and claims sent to the State for reimbursement.
- Maintains detailed fiscal records to meet audit requirements.
- Controls the calculations, ordering, and distribution of bonus commodity foods offered by the state.
- Controls the FP publicity and parent education resource materials.
- Performs other duties assigned.
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