The PositionThe Employment and Human Services Department is currently seeking applications for Child Nutrition Food Operations Supervisor-Project. There is one (1) vacancy for this role.
Contra Costa County’s Employment and Human Services Department works diligently to provide the community with resources that support, protect, and empower individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency. The department is committed to hiring candidates that share our core values of delivering an exceptional customer service experience, encouraging open communication, embracing change, practicing ethical behavior, and embracing diversity.
This position will primarily be responsible for the oversight of a vended meal program for the children enrolled in childcare countywide and the supervision of transport staff. They will support ordering meals, ensuring high-quality food is provided to centers, and collaborating with our Child Nutrition Manager.
We are looking for someone who is: - Flexible
- Motivated
- Team-oriented
- Able to manage time efficiently
- Able to adapt to change
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively
- Detail-oriented
What you will typically be responsible for: - Oversight of vended food program, including ordering meals and providing vendor feedback
- Maintain back-up food supplies and coordinate delivery to sites as needed
- Conduct weekly site visits to monitor meal service
- Ensure food safety practices are implemented in all systems
- Develop a firm understanding of CACFP regulations and ensure compliance
- Review monthly data to process CACFP meal claims and vendor invoices
- Lead and support the unit through training and coaching
- Collaborate with program partners to collect and analyze menu feedback
A few reasons you might love this job: - You will serve the community by providing nutritious meals to children birth to 5 years old
- You will be part of a highly collaborative and supportive team
- You will work in a Bureau that prioritizes staff wellness and self-care
- You will make a positive impact on the lives of enrolled children
- You will have the ability to enhance and continually improve services and operations
A few challenges you might face in this job: - Navigating changes in food delivery systems
- Working collaboratively with outside vendors
- Needing to pivot and support all areas of the Nutrition program
- Addressing staffing and scheduling needs
- Balancing administrative responsibilities and prioritizing tasks
To read the complete job description, please visit the website: County of Contra Costa - Class Specification Bulletin (governmentjobs.com)
Minimum Qualifications License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.
Certificate Required: Possession of a valid Culinary Certificate. Must be able to obtain Food Manager Certification within one year of hire.
Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalency or a high school proficiency certificate.
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience or its equivalent of full-time in a supervisory capacity in a commercial kitchen which included responsibility for the planning, preparation and serving meals for 100 individuals or more.
Substitution for Certificate: Five (5) years of full-time or its equivalent of full-time food service experience as a cook in a commercial kitchen preparing and serving meals for 100 or more individuals may be substituted for the Culinary Certificate.
Other Requirements: As required by law, all appointees must successfully pass fingerprint and tuberculosis clearance and a current physical examination.
Selection ProcessApplication Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire is required at the time of applying.
Hiring Interview The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Matthew Damm at Matthew.Damm@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.
CONVICTION HISTORYAfter you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERAll Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits
Closing Date/Time: 12/1/2025 12:00 AM Pacific