What are the responsibilities and job description for the Homemaker position at Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF)?
GENERAL PURPOSES
To plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children in accordance with Child Care/Preschool nutrition guidelines and CACFP regulations. The Homemaker ensures the safety, cleanliness, and sanitation of the kitchen, maintains accurate records, and supports a positive, healthy environment that promotes the well-being and development of all children in the program.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor and Nutrition Specialist, the Homemaker will perform the following duties:
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position is required to drive.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feeland talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
MAOF Sponsored Benefits
At MAOF, we are committed to supporting the overall well-being of our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package of benefits and perks for full-time employees, with select benefits also available to part-time employees.
To plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children in accordance with Child Care/Preschool nutrition guidelines and CACFP regulations. The Homemaker ensures the safety, cleanliness, and sanitation of the kitchen, maintains accurate records, and supports a positive, healthy environment that promotes the well-being and development of all children in the program.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor and Nutrition Specialist, the Homemaker will perform the following duties:
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks daily.
- Record food temperatures upon arrival and at service to ensure safety.
- Assist staff in serving lunch and perform light housekeeping related to meal areas.
- Wash, disinfect, and organize dishes, utensils, and kitchen supplies.
- Maintain and update production records, including meal counts and calculations.
- Place and check food orders, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy.
- Monitor food deliveries for quality and proper condition.
- Manage inventory, labeling and dating all food and supplies.
- Keep the kitchen clean, sanitary, and compliant with health and safety standards.
- Treat children with warmth, respect, and dignity.
- Communicate concerns regarding allergies, dietary needs, or sanitation to staff and families.
- Stay current with food safety and sanitation regulations through ongoing training.
- Maintain accurate documentation of inventory, meal counts, and sanitation records.
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
- Support additional duties to promote a safe, healthy environment for children.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and independent planning tasks.
- Strong reading, writing, and communication skills, with basic math and logical reasoning abilities.
- Proficient in using a calculator and basic computer applications.
- Must complete and maintain a valid California Food Safety Certification, renewed every three years.
- Ability to build and maintain cooperative, respectful relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and the public.
- Maintain a clean, professional appearance, including wearing an apron and hair net daily.
- Must submit to an annual influenza vaccination or provide a waiver; vaccination records for influenza, pertussis,and measles are required at hire.
- Must pass tuberculosis (TB) testing and a physical examination prior to employment.
- Criminal background clearance via FBI, DOJ, and CACI is required before hire; live scan clearance must be maintained throughout employment.
- Complete LIC 508 Criminal Record Statement and Out-of-State Disclosure.
- Within 90 days of hire, complete AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training and renew every two years.
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position is required to drive.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feeland talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
MAOF Sponsored Benefits
At MAOF, we are committed to supporting the overall well-being of our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package of benefits and perks for full-time employees, with select benefits also available to part-time employees.
- Personal Time Off(PTO) - Vacation/personal days or sick time).
- Paid Sick Time – 48hours
- Paid Holidays per Calendar Year - 12 paid holidays.
- Bereavement Leave – 5paid days.
- Jury Duty – 5 paid days.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid 100% by MAOF.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan- 5% employer match – 100% vested.
- Basic Life and Accidental Insurance.
- Pet Insurance.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance(EAP) – For team members and dependents; counseling, legal assistance, financial planning, identity theft, etc.
- Supplemental Cancer, Disability, and Accident plans.
- Employee referral bonus (referring employee earns $500 for each new hire who completes 90 days.
- Discounts for AT&T wireless, movie tickets, amusement parks, and much more.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Credit Union Membership
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
- Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.