Food Services Assistant - Limited Duration

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Do you desire to be part of a team that is making a difference in your own community? Are you driven to help kids and families succeed? Come join Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC)!

We are a non-profit organization running Head Start and comparable state funded early childcare and education programs throughout the state of Oregon. Our staff is comprised of educators, social workers, transportation, facilities, and administrative staff; all talented and skilled individuals, and all passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, families, and communities.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Food Services Supervisor, assists with planning, organizing, and monitoring of the county’s Nutrition/Food Service program activities to meet the needs of the children and families in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and USDA requirements.

Essential Functions:

1. Assists with monitoring and observing classroom activities and meal times to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and USDA requirements.

2. Substitutes in the kitchen as needed.

3. Supports the Food Service Supervisor with special nutritional needs and food allergy plans for children.

4. Assists with purchasing and ordering food.

5. Assists the Food Service Supervisor with providing training to Cooks, Cook Assistants and other staff in the area of food preparation, sanitation, health and safety standards and chemical exposure that meets USDA regulations and Head Start Performance Standards and other applicable regulations.

6. Assists the Food Service Supervisor to provide nutrition education and trainings to parents as needed.

7. Maintains technical and professional knowledge.

8. Contributes to a team approach by attending staff meetings, parent meetings, and other meetings as required.

Education and Job Requirements:

High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 2 years of quantity food service work experience.

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $19.19 - $20.59 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• food service work: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish Fluently / Bilingual (Preferred)

Work Location: In person