Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Supervisor: Head Start Assistant Director
  • Opening Date: May 1st, 2026
  • Closing Date: Until Filled
  • Salary: $37,440 - $43,680 (DOQ)

Duties & Responsibilities

    • Oversee daily preparation and timely delivery of breakfast, lunch, and snacks in accordance with CACFP requirements.
    • Ensure menus are developed and approved in consultation with a Registered Dietician and accommodate cultural preferences where possible.
    • Provide safe and appropriate alternatives for children with food allergies, dietary restrictions, or special nutrition needs.
    • Direct, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff, providing training and ongoing support.
    • Model professionalism, reliability, and teamwork, ensuring staff maintain positive communication and attendance standards.
    • Conduct regular staff meetings and provide input for staff performance evaluations.
    • Ensure compliance with North Dakota Department of Health food safety regulations, USDA CACFP requirements, and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
    • Monitor kitchen operations for adherence to sanitation, storage, and food handling protocols (e.g., proper labeling, temperature logs, handwashing procedures).
    • Maintain all required documentation, including production records, food safety logs, and allergy/meal modification forms.
    • Order food, beverages, and kitchen supplies in a cost-effective and timely manner, preventing shortages and minimizing waste.
    • Track inventory, rotate stock, and ensure secure and proper storage of food items.
    • Maintain positive relationships with vendors.
    • Work closely with education, health, and family service staff to support child nutrition and family engagement activities.
    • Participate in program events, health/nutrition education activities, and family engagement opportunities as needed.
    • Stay current with training requirements in food safety, CACFP regulations, and Head Start policies.
    • Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure smooth food service operations.

Minimum Qualifications

  • HS Diploma/GED, Culinary or Dietary degree.
  • Preference given to food service experience working in school or medical facility.
  • Knowledge of basic food safety, guidelines, and sanitation practices (training provided if needed).
  • Must maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Ability to lift 50lbs.
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Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening. CCCC gives preference to qualified Native American’s and Veterans in accordance with the Spirit Lake Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). CCCC is an EEOC Employer.

Contact: Human Resource Office 701-766-1309
Submit Resume/Application with supporting documents to vanessa.thomas@littlehoop.edu
Alternatively, you can fill out an online application on this website.