HEALTH NUTRITION AIDE

HEALTH NUTRITION AIDE

EVERETT

HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START of BEDFORD & FULTON COUNTIES

PART TIME – 1st SHIFT

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY SCHEDULE

NO WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS

The Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Bedford and Fulton counties work in partnership with families to build children’s and parents’ strength, promote self-esteem, and encourage self-sufficiency and lifelong learning. This position will provide assistance in all food service functions, be the primary provider of cleaning services at the site, and maintain the grounds and facility in a safe and clean manner.

Responsibilities:

• Purchases food for snacks and does minimal preparations as needed.
• Ensures smooth, efficient and sanitary meal service at group sites.
• Obtains meals from meal providers and transports meals to group sessions as scheduled.
• Monitors the quantity and completeness of the food, in line with the contracted menu, at the point of pickup from the meal service providers. Takes temperature of food according to procedures.
• Assists in food preparation.
• Assists in serving food to children.
• Cleans up food and dishes before and after group sessions, including infant feeding equipment.
• Empties trash and deposits it in receptacles.
• Maintains forms or records.
• Advises the Health/Nutrition Coordinator as to the appropriateness of the number of meals provided and any deterioration of quality.
• Returns food containers to meal providers (Parent/Child).
• Provides transport for parents and children as needed.
• Performs child care supervision duties as assigned during meetings.
• Maintains sanitary kitchen facilities by cleaning shelves, drawers, floors. tables, work surfaces, food storage areas, etc.
• Monitors inventory and supplies.
• Maintains food service equipment, keeping it clean and in a state of good repair. Reports hazardous conditions/equipment to the supervisor.
• Assures that established infection control procedures are maintained while performing duties.
• Reports all work related accidents/incidents, no matter how minor, to the supervisor.
• Assures that an adequate amount of supplies is always on hand by requisitioning supplies when needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of all child/family information.
• Empties trash and deposit in receptacles.
• Follow cleaning schedules as outlined for various areas of the facility/grounds and shifts.
• Cleans floors and shampoos carpets.
• Performs general cleaning such as wet washing woodwork, etc.
• Move furniture/belongings and set up recreation and other rooms for events.
• Ensures that cleaning are and equipment is stored correctly and safely and is maintained in good working order.
• Treats all clients fairly and with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid PA Driver’s license, Act 33, 34/151 and FBI Clearances.

Head Start Offers:

• Monday to Friday hours with limited evening or weekend work and holidays off
• Competitive salary
• Excellent low cost benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Discounts on child day care
• Tuition reimbursement

ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE, ACT 31, 34/151 AND FBI CLEARANCES. Apply online at www.alsm.org or send an ALSM application, resume, and transcripts to:

Estimated hourly rate or annual salary information is provided by really and is based on regional averages. It is not reflective of Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries' (ALSM) hourly rate or annual salary ranges. Please call the number listed in the job posting for additional information on ALSM's compensation package regarding this position.