Child Development Center Cook/Nutrition Specialist

Child Development Center Cook/Nutrition Specialist

CampusAnkeny Campus, IA

Job Number26-C03

Employment DateAs soon as possible.

Job CategorySupport Staff Positions

Application & Position Contact Information

Human Resources at ... or jobsdmacc for information concerning the application process. Jennifer Whitted at ... or jlwhitteddmacc for information concerning the position or your status once the position has closed.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Information

HIRING RANGE: $18.30 - $20.66 per hour based on experience.

Pay Grade: 06

Job Summary

Plan and prepare appealing and nutritious meals for children, students and employees of the DMACC Child Development Center.

Essential Functions

Plan, post, maintain and prepare menus for Child Development Center in accordance to CACFP and Iowa Licensing Standards. This includes using the Iowa Child and Adult Food Care Program guidelines/food production records and maintain accurate meal count records. Complete required paperwork as deemed by regulatory agency and administrator of Child Development Center.

Maintain inventory of food supplies, paper products and serving utensils for preparation and serving of snacks and meals. This includes monitoring storage and expiration dates to ensure foods are served and stored safely. Plan and purchase food supplies from wholesale vendors and local grocery stores. Date, inventory, and stock supplies purchased. Collect and maintain all food invoices, MSD sheets and packing slips for record keeping systems. Package and label leftover food items so that they can be used in food production as designated by state guidelines.

Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, table service, floors, work areas and food carts.

Provide work direction and mentor kitchen support staff.

Plan, implement and evaluate nutritional activities for children and families.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

One year of experience in quantity food preparation that included purchasing responsibilities. (Completion of amercial cooking program may substitute for experience.)

Ability to read and understand written recipes, menus, nourishment labels, portioning sheets and/or policies and prores.

Ability to perform basic mathematics in the calculation or conversion of units of measure when determining proper amounts of food ingredients in quantity food production.

Ability to meet state licensing requirements, including: DCI check, Child Abuse Registry check, medical exam with update every three years, etc.

Ability to interact effectively, courteously and impartially with varied populations.

Desired Qualifications

Culinary Arts diploma and/or Dietary Management degree.

Knowledge of CACFP.

Physical Requirements

Maximum:

Horizontal push/pull force of 20 lbs for 150 ft.

Maximum Occasional:

Lift of 50 lbs floor to knuckle

Lift of 10 lbs shoulder to overhead

Frequent:

Grip

Pinch

Ability to be Mobile

Bend

Stoop

Forward Reach

Neck Flexion

Fine Motor/Hand Coordination

Occasional:

Climb

Kneel

Crouch

Overhead Reach

Lateral Reach

Neck Rotation/Extension

Mobility amodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and determined by the essential functions of this position.

Physical Demand CategoryMedium

Post offer, Pre-Employment Physical TestPrior to starting employment, all persons are required to have a post offer, pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.

Work Scle

Monday - Friday, day hours.

Posting Date07/17/2025

Deadline for Submitting Applications07/27/2025

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable amodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at ... or by jobsdmacc.

THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) Aplete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information,cational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Iplete applications andmenting See Resume will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant's name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Quick Link for Postingsjobs.dmacc/postings/13466

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