Part-Time Preschool Kitchen/Food Handler - 27.5 Hours Per Week

Signing Bonus: $2,000.00

Schedule: 27.5 Hours Per Week - Monday through Friday - 07:30AM - 1:00PM

10 Month Position (September through June of each school year)

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of standing and walking, ability to access and navigate all areas of the kitchen, ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

General Purpose: The Kitchen/Food Handler serves prepared meals to children in a friendly, efficient and clean atmosphere. Will receive and unpack deliveries, store all food used in the Early Head Start/Head Start program in a safe and sanitary manner, and cleaning and sanitizing preparation area, utensils, and equipment daily.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in food production and preparation as directed and coordinated by the Kitchen Supervisor.
• Appropriately packaging all food items and milk for delivery to classrooms and follows directions for providing appropriate, specified quantities to children and adults.
• Ensure proper portion sizes are delivered to each classroom appropriate for infant, toddlers and preschool children.
• Complete inventory of infant formula and baby foods weekly and inform Nutrition Supervisor if items and supplies are needed.
• See that assigned classrooms have sufficient utensils, napkins, etc. for meals.
• Monitoring food supplies and informing the supervisor of low stock.
• Retrieves bus pans with dirty dishes from classrooms and returns to kitchen for washing.
• Complete all safety checklists daily and maintain the work area in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
• Cleaning and sanitizing all food preparation tools, instruments, and equipment before and after each use including ranges, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, microwaves, and other food service equipment.
• Stores food in first-in, first-out order on shelves in accordance with the local health and sanitation requirements.
• Assists in regular cleaning and organizing of the pantry and other storage areas.
• Maintains a cooperative attitude of working together with the kitchen/meal service staff.
• Interacts pleasantly, patiently and appropriately with Early Head Start children, staff and volunteers.

The Children’s Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.34 per hour

Expected hours: 27.5 Per Week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person