Clemson Child Development Center is in search of a Food Service Assistant to plan & prepare meals according to the USDA Food Program Guidelines. This position is vital to our Center's mission and care of our children. Previous food service industry experience is required and needs to be someone who enjoys working with children and their nutritional needs.

Who We Are:

Clemson Child Development Center was founded over 50 years ago as a non-profit childcare facility with the mission to serve all children in the Clemson area with affordable, high-quality childcare and a preschool education in a diverse learning environment. The tradition of excellence continues with an A ABC Quality Rating and the 4K Frist Steps Program taught at CCDC. Our teachers foster learning and development through creative, cognitive, social and physical activities appropriate for each age group. We are a full-service childcare center providing care and meals for children six weeks to 4 years old. 

CCDC is an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status

Job Description Includes but not limited to:

• Consistent attendance and positive attitude with a willingness to perform responsibilities with a spirit of excellence
• Share responsibilities with Nutrition Manager and other Food Service Assistant
• Actively assist with Food Service for Breakfast, Lunch, and or snack as assigned by Kitchen/Nutrition Manager
•  Assist in preparing food following USDA guideline & nutrition standards and recipes
•  Keep food items & non-food items safe and organized
• Follow all DSS/USDA/DEHEC Guidelines for food preparation, storage & kitchen cleanliness
• Work with teachers on identifying and protecting children with food allergies
• Clean, wash & put away all items used in food preparation & service-
• Clean cafeteria tables, chairs and floors to include sweeping and mopping

- Assist with special events put on by CCDC teachers and leadership

Applicant Requirements:

- At least one year of food service experience

- 18 years of age with a High School diploma or GED certificate

- Must pass all state & federal background checks required to work in childcare facility.

- A joy for working with children

- Strong work ethic & consistent attendance to work

- Attention to detail

- General understanding of early childhood nutrition

- Ability to lift 30lbs, move tables & chairs and bend down to pick up objects off the floor

- Willingness to learn-

• Established references who can verify your ability to be a dependable employee who is present, punctual, and willing to work

A genuinely dependable and hardworking employee!

Employee discount on childcare

Other benefits depend on how many hours worked weekly