Summary:                                                                                                                    

The Kitchen Assistant will be responsible for the distribution and clean up associated with the daily food service in the Early Childhood Learning Center.  This person will be responsible for cleaning classroom toys and performing laundry duties. This person will maintain facilities in a clean, safe, and presentable condition. 

Essential Duties:

• Provide assistance to teachers for food and cooking experiences they may wish to plan for the classroom.
• Keep posted records for each child’s allergies and consider them in meal and snack distribution.
• Apportion food for family style service and distribute to appropriate age groups.
• Follow required CACFP food serving requirements.
• Record and maintain food temperatures, fruit logs, and fridge/freezer temps. Monitor sanitizer/soap/rinse levels.
• Wash and sterilize all dishes, utensils, and cooking and eating areas according to proper sanitation procedures.
• Clean kitchen and eating areas after meals and keep kitchen area clean when on duty.
• Attend staff meetings as needed.
• Attend recommended training programs.
• Operate kitchen equipment and notify the Director when supplies or maintenance on equipment are needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

Typical work environment is in a kitchen environment requiring normal to advanced safety precautions. Work is usually performed during the normal workday. This position will frequently work closely with children, so extra safety precautions will be required.  This position is frequently exposed to food products, cleaning materials, and kitchen equipment, where extra safety standards are in place. Occasional time may be spent outside traveling to other buildings in various weather conditions. 

Physical Demands:

Employee is regularly required to stand, sit, speak, hear, stoop, crouch, use hands and fingers to handle materials and use computer, feel, and reach/lift with hands and arms. Frequent lifting/carrying of up to 20 pounds will be required (carrying supplies, etc.). Less frequent lifting/carrying of up to 30 pounds may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good personal hygiene
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate and work well with children
• Good health as confirmed by a physician’s statement
• Proof of being free from tuberculosis
• Consent to Central Registry Background check for child abuse/neglect and fingerprinting (CC policy & procedure)
• Other requirements as regulated by the licensing agency
• Complete required DFS Trainings
• Maintain prompt hours; notify the Director in the event of absence
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.

To Apply:

• Application, complete with 3 references
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copies of unofficial transcripts recommended at time of application but required prior to on-campus interview

Note to Candidates:

• Split Shift - Required M-F lunch 10:30 am-1:00pm and snacks 8:00am-10:00am or 2:00pm-4:00pm some days
• Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• This is a part-time, non-benefited position.