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Childcare Nutrition Program Lead; Early Learning Center

Job in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, 67232, USA
Listing for: Greater Wichita YMCA
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Child Development/Support, Early Childhood Education
  • Child Care/Nanny
    Child Development/Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Childcare Nutrition Program Lead (Early Learning Center)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Providing food service that meets the nutritional needs of children from birth to six years of age.
  • Meeting and/or exceeding the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) nutritional guidelines.
  • Developing monthly menus to post, distribute, and keep on file.
  • Ensuring timely and appropriate meal service to classrooms.
  • Maintaining an allergy list and communicating with staff as necessary.
  • Calculating and maintaining meal records.
  • Maintaining inventory of all food and service items, rotating stock, and ordering additional items as needed.
  • Maintaining the food budget.
  • Working with classroom teachers to implement food experiences in the classroom.
  • Maintaining a clean and sanitary environment at all times.
  • Practicing appropriate food storage in accordance with Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and CACFP requirements.
  • Assisting in the administration of medication for program participants as directed by the Program Director.
  • Attending all scheduled staff meetings and assigned training.
  • Displaying and modeling at all times the YMCA Core Values:
    Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Caring.
  • Supporting Strong Community Campaign fundraising efforts.
  • All other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
  • EFFECT ON END RESULT: Ensuring children receive nutrition needed to sustain a balanced diet to promote overall health and ensuring parents are pleased with the growth and development of children, positively affecting overall program stability.

    Education/Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum age of 18.
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have at least 3 months experience in food service.
  • Must have relevant experience working with children.
  • Physical/Mental Requirements:

  • Must be able to routinely perform the following moderate physical activities: climb, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time; lift and/or move up to 75 pounds; have finger dexterity; grasp; perform repetitive motions; talk; hear; and have visual acuity.
  • Must possess problem-solving, organizational, and task management skills; ability to make independent and sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Must demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment, motivation, and desire to work with all ages, especially youth.
  • Must exhibit initiative in the absence of supervision.
  • Must be able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.
  • Must work collaboratively as a team member as well as independently and lead by assigned goals, duties, and deadlines.
  • Must present a neat and professional appearance at all times.
  • Job Requirements:

  • Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision, and values.
  • Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire.
  • Complete Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid, KDHE Physical, negative TB test, Health & Safety trainings, Food Handlers Card, and CACFP Civil Rights Training, and other mandatory trainings in accordance with Conditions of Employment.
  • Learn all emergency procedures and action plans for the branch as necessary.
  • Understand and abide by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association.
  • Work a schedule that reflects the needs of the branch, including weekends and evenings.
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