STATEMENT OF THE JOB:
Under the overall supervision of the Early Childhood Director and the direct supervision of the Center Manager. Perform duties related to food service and maintaining a clean facility and playground. Work as a teacher aide in classrooms when needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assist in creating a warm and welcoming environment that supports children's growth and development. • Maintain a professional attitude with staff, parents, volunteers, and children at all times. • Assist in the daily preparation and serving of breakfast, snacks and/or lunches including preparation of infant food and formula in the Migrant & Seasonal programs. • Responsible for daily cleaning of the building, including, but not limited to: • Clean-up of dishes and utensils • Vacuum all carpeted / rug areas • Spot clean as needed • Clean all tile floors • Take trash out and wash garbage cans • Laundry • Clean children's and staff bathrooms • Assist in keeping the kitchen area clean, organized and sanitary, including proper storage of food and supplies. • Thoroughly clean the refrigerator and freezer at least weekly. • Assist and serve as a backup for the Food Service Manager in daily food preparation. • Assist Food Service Manager in preparing documentation relating to nutrition. • Assist with transporting food to designated sites. • Responsible for wearing "Non-skid footwear" while working in the kitchen. • Cut-resistant gloves must be worn when using cutting tools, knives, etc. in the kitchen. • Assist in obtaining and documenting In-Kind (Non-Federal Match) for parent and community activities. • Work cooperatively with all classroom / center staff. • Responsible for data management in designated areas. • Assist in the avoidance or appearance of fraud and insurance of compliance in designated areas.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Respect confidentiality in all aspects of the Program. • Must be willing to participate in all training designed for professional development. • Able to handle stress, tension and exasperation that contact with many children and adults may bring every day. • May be called upon to administer first aid to children or staff at any time in the program. • The incidental nature of this circumstance effectively establishes first aid as a collateral duty, rather than a primary one. • Perform other job-related duties as necessary for the overall operation of the program.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Three months experience working in food service
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to pass tuberculosis screening annually and initial health examination within first three months of employment. • Valid driver's license, access to transportation with liability insurance and willing to use vehicle for Agency related travel. • Must be able to travel out of area overnight to attend training. • Able to hear and communicate orally with children and adults. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. • Must be able to lift filled food service containers and have the physical ability necessary to clean the facility.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.
PERSONAL TRAITS:
• Be in sympathy with the concepts of the Head Start Program. • Able to keep confidential information without inappropriately divulging it. • Able to make decisions and work without continual close supervision.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
START DATE: ASAP SALARY: $12.78 - $15.59 depending on experience HOURS: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday - Friday