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JOB DETAILS

Food Program Lead

CompanyBoys & Girls Clubs Of The Valley
LocationNot specified
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 29, 2026
About The Company
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ) offers affordable after-school and summer programs for 13,000+ young people in grades K-12. At Clubs across the Valley, BGCAZ provides award-winning programs designed to change the lives of young people. For more than 75 years, BGCAZ has been creating equity and opportunity for youth through academic, social, and workforce opportunities. We help young people make healthy decisions and focus on social and emotional development to build resilient young adults. Most importantly, we work to develop strong character and leadership skills by creating positive connections to caring adults and their community. To find out how to donate, volunteer or find a Club near you, go to http://www.bgcaz.org.
About the Role


JOB SUMMARY

The Food Program Lead plays a vital role in providing efficient and friendly service to members in a cafeteria setting. They are responsible for serving food, maintaining cleanliness of the environment and ensuring CACFP/SFSP information is accurate and up to date. The Food Program Lead should exhibit strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

JOB RESPONSBILITIES

  • Greets members with a friendly demeanor as they receive their snack/meal

 

  • Completes temperature logs

 

  • Manages inventory of cafeteria items (i.e. gloves, wipes, serving trays)

 

  • Plates and serves food to members with guidelines and correct serving sizes

 

  • Maintains a clean work environment, including sweeping, sanitizing tables, throwing out trash after snack/meal serving and rinsing pans

 

  • Communicates projected amounts of snacks/food per month

 

  • Manages key food documents and provides accurate meal numbers for monthly audits

 

  • Ensures food service area remains safe, clean and organized

 

  • Adheres to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley’s policies and procedures 

 

  • Demonstrates sound judgement and decision-making

 

  • Maintains Club equipment and property to ensure they stay in good working order

 

  • Utilizes active supervision techniques when working with Club members

 

  • Supports and mirrors the culture, vision, values and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley  

 

  • Promotes an inclusive, welcoming and respectful environment that embraces diversity

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • If 21 years of age or older, must maintain a valid driver’s license and meet eligibility requirements to drive Club vehicles
  • Ability to obtain a food handlers cards 

 

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY and SKILLS

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite and adapting to new technology
  • Passion for working with youth
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adapt to Club’s changing needs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS and DRIVING

  • Work is performed in BGCAZ’s Clubs

EXPECTATION of EXCELLENCE

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley supports a culture of excellence in all we do and all employees are expected to reflect these values in their daily responsibilities. To be sure we meet our obligations for high performance in all areas, we organize our goals and efforts under these 5 Pillars of Excellence: 

 

 

 


 


Key Skills
Food serviceInventory managementSanitationInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailMicrosoft SuiteActive supervisionCommunicationRecord keepingSafety compliance
Categories
Food & BeverageSocial ServicesCustomer Service & SupportAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Food Program Lead is responsible for serving meals to members, maintaining a clean and safe cafeteria environment, and managing inventory. They also ensure accurate record-keeping for food program audits and adhere to organizational policies.
📋Job Type
part time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
170
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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