What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Services Assistant position at Episcopal Children's Services, Inc.?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Food Services Assistant is responsible for kitchen duties and preparation of food/food service for the center as outlined in the menus and in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and USDA Requirements.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
General
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Salary Description
$16.21 per hour
Full-time
Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Food Services Assistant is responsible for kitchen duties and preparation of food/food service for the center as outlined in the menus and in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and USDA Requirements.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
General
- Maintain sanitation and hygiene procedures and participate in the maintenance of the center.
- Adhere to the assigned food service work schedule and dress code.
- Ensure that safe practices are followed to prevent injuries to children or self.
- Maintain all federal, state, local and accreditation standards (these may include those set forth by NAEYC, APPLE, ECS, DOH, DCF and Head Start).
- Communicate regularly with staff, attending staff meetings, trainings and sharing information.
- Follow directions and assignments as given by supervisor.
- Assist in the classroom, when needed.
- Receive menus in advance of preparation and review goods on hand to determine needs for compliance.
- Prepare, assemble and deliver breakfast, lunch, and snack on time to the children.
- Order and prepare items needed for preparation of any classroom nutrition activities.
- Maintain daily Temperature Tracking form.
- Coordinate maintenance of milk, formula, baby food and paper product stock.
- Inventory nutrition goods and supplies for requisition of needed goods.
- Maintain copies of all required forms and submit copies to Nutrition Specialist.
- Wash all dishes (according to Health Department standards) daily.
- Turn in all Vendor Delivery Slips to supervisor at the end of each month.
- Clean and sanitize all kitchen areas daily.
- Review inspection reports and take corrective action, when needed.
- Discard trash and empty supply boxes daily.
- Secure attendance from teachers daily and prior to meal preparation.
- Attend training sessions for enhancement of knowledge pertaining to nutritional practices and revised requirements from USDA, when required.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
- This position reports to the Center Manager.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED with 6 months related experience preferred
- Ability to work effectively with a team
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques/products
- Ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity
- Ability to work effectively with diverse staff and families
- Demonstrate proper use of grammar and communication skills
- Knowledge of applicable health, safety and abuse-reporting procedures
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records
- Complete TB screening & physical within ten (10) days of hire. Renew every 2 years.
- Complete on-line Food Handlers course Serving Safe Food in Childcare within 90 days of employment.
- Commence within 90 days and complete within 1 year of employment the DCF required 45 hour training.
- Complete and maintain First Aid & Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.
- Complete 15 hours of in-service/professional development training hours each fiscal year (July-June)
- Works indoors in a child care setting
- Tolerance of loud noise & exposure to various cleaning chemicals.
- Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
- Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
- Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
- Ability to bend, stoop, lift, walk and stand intermittently throughout the work day
Salary Description
$16.21 per hour
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