Learning Center Food Program Director

The YMCA is seeking a Food Program Director to lead and manage all aspects of our Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) operations across North Dakota and Minnesota. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local food program regulations while overseeing the day-to-day operations of food service within YMCA Learning Centers. The Food Program Director will provide leadership to food service staff, manage vendor relationships and contracts, oversee food program budgets and reporting, ensure meals meet USDA and Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Program Act (HHFKA) guidelines, and support the growth and sustainability of YMCA food programs throughout the community.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage all CACFP and SFSP operations, compliance requirements, claims, and reporting for North Dakota and Minnesota
• Ensure accurate meal counts, documentation, and program records are maintained through KidKare and other required systems
• Oversee food service operations, meal delivery, special dietary accommodations, and food program activities at Learning Centers and Camp Cormorant
• Ensure menus meet USDA nutrition standards and all state and federal regulations
• Supervise and support Learning Center Food Service staff and the Food Program Delivery Driver, including training and annual compliance requirements
• Coordinate with food vendors regarding contracts, meal counts, food orders, supplies, special diets, and billing
• Manage vendor bids, contracts, invoices, and food service agreements
• Collaborate with Learning Center leadership on annual budgets, projections, reimbursements, and financial reporting
• Conduct site visits, program evaluations, and monitoring activities to ensure quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Lead strategic efforts to expand food program participation and community impact
• Represent the YMCA at required state trainings, community committees, and food program partnerships
• Manage community meal initiatives, outreach programs, and grant reporting as assigned
• At least 21 years old AND
• Bachelor's Degree in a directly related field OR an equivalent combination of directly related experience, training and/or education AND
• 1 year of supervisory experience

Also

• Within 90 days of hire: Sanitation Training, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Training, Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Training, 15 hours of basic childcare training through Child Care Aware, and CPR/FA Certification for Adult, Child, Pediatrics

Benefits

• All employees receive a free YMCA membership!

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Emergency Leave, Floating Holidays, Sick Leave, and Parental Leave

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance - Participation may begin on the first of the month following date of hire

• 12% Retirement Plan - The YMCA will automatically contribute an additional 12% of the eligible employee's monthly income into their YMCA Retirement Plan when the following requirements are met:

• The employee has been employed with the YMCA for 2 years

• The employee has worked 1,000 hours during each of any two 12-month periods

• The employee is 21 years of age or older

• 403(b) Savings Plan

Shifts Needed: This is an exempt-level role. At times you may be expected to work more than 40 hours per week. The food program operates Monday through Friday.

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We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, realize your leadership potential, and discover a career that is more than just a job.

The YMCA of the Northern Sky is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in employment at the YMCA of the Northern Sky!