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SalarySTATEMENT 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 childrens 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 childrens 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.
