Food Services Coordinator

Food Services Coordinator

• Location: 4545 Dodge Street Omaha, NE 68132 & 6908 Mercy Road Omaha, NE 68106
• Pay: $50,000-55,000 (More depending on experience)

About CSI

Our story begins in Omaha in 1892, when, due to epidemics, poverty, and the difficulties of pioneer life, many children were left in need of parental care. CSI met the need in a revolutionary way – putting the well-being of children first and working to be a voice for the voiceless. We seek to champion children and families by providing the mental, emotional, and physical spaces they need to feel empowered and to thrive.

Child Saving Institute (CSI) is looking for someone who has a mind full of wonder and a heart-filled desire to make a difference We're on a mission to champion what's best for each child and family.

The Food Services Coordinator will lead and oversee kitchen operations across multiple CSI locations. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about nutrition, early childhood development, and team leadership. You'll be responsible for ensuring our food service programs meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

What makes CSI special…

• GROWTH - Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• FUN - Be part of a supportive, mission-driven environment that values teamwork and creativity.

Here's who we are looking for…

Someone who:

• Has a positive and reliable work ethic.
• Holds experience working in food service management.
• Can effectively manage kitchen inventory and food service operations.
• Ensures compliance with health, safety, and licensing requirements.

What You'll Get:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation and sick accruals.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) matching up to 5% and fully vested right away.
• Referral Bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounted, On-Site Childcare Tuition.
• Birthing (up to 6 weeks) & non-birthing (up to 2 weeks) at full pay.
• The opportunity to be a part of a forward-thinking culture

Essential Job Duties:

• Work with our vendor to plan meals and ensure that programmatic needs are being met, ensuing compliance with health, nutrition and accreditation regulations and standards.

• Manage inventory levels of food and supplies across all kitchens.

• Train staff on best practices for food preparation and delivery.
• Oversee food preparation and ensure safe serve and DHHS requirements are met.
• Be responsible for maintaining staffing coverage at each kitchen.
• Maintain clean kitchens in all locations ensuring that all food, equipment, and utensils are stored appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all licensing and program documentation is logged and maintained.
• Provide teaching activities that facilitate the growth and learning of children.
• Act in a professional manner consistent with job description.

Qualifications

Do you think you'd be a good fit for this role? Ideally, you are:

• Experienced in running a kitchen or food service program (minimum 2 years required).
• Knowledgeable about USDA standards, nutrition, and meal planning (preferred).
• Capable of training and supervising food service staff.

Other Duties:

• Abide by the Child Saving Institute Credit Purchasing Agreement and ensure that all purchases will be only for the official business and use of CSI.

• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

• Complete training necessary to perform position and necessary for professional growth.
• Facilitate a team atmosphere by working in partnership with other agency staff and promote a positive working environment.
• Represent the agency and programs in a positive manner to clients, community, organizations, and the public, in general.

Bonus Points

• Experience working with children and families in a food service setting.
• ServSafe certification or similar food safety credentials.

Child Saving Institute (CSI) is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals and takes steps to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.