Lunch Aide

General Responsibilities:

• Assist in the daily operation of the preschool program lunch duties.
• Ensure quality program service delivery.
• Protect the privacy of customers/families and hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of service.

• Assist in the serving of lunch, interacting with children and providing support to the classroom as duties allow.
• Pick up and deliver lunches to the site (as needed); return insulated carriers and serving items to the school kitchen; use of personal vehicle is required (depending on yearly food service contract).
• Responsible for prepping, temperature control, clean up/sanitation, rotation of food inventory, and all other food safety duties.
• Responsible for the weekly purchasing of groceries, placing orders for and pick up of bulk food orders, and timely submission of receipts.
• Work effectively with Teaching Teams, Regional Coordinator and Component Coordinators in meeting program and overall departmental monthly, quarterly and annual goals and objectives.
• Accurately complete required program documentation and record keeping in a neat and timely manner.
• Recruit families and promote agency programs within the community.
• Participate in personal and professional development activities, including staff meetings, conferences, training opportunities, as identified and approved by supervisors.
• Attend community events and meetings to support the agency programs, including evening and weekend events/meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Must be 18 years of age or older, have a high school diploma/GED, and have experience working with young children.
• Shall possess a Serv Safe or be willing to attend a local health department safe food worker course.
• Must complete 16 hours of annual training in addition to CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen training.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively.

• Complete additional certifications as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and code of ethics at all times.
• Must have Proficient Computer Skills. (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet)
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance, and MMCAA’s ‘Insurance Carriers’ driving record review.
• Successfully complete required background checks at time of hire and when requested.
• Shall provide written report by a physician stating their physical capability and freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
• Must have good communication and organizational skills and be able to work effectively with people.
• Must be self-directed and able to multi-task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must possess the ability to prioritize and complete tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allocated time frames.
• Must be willing to accept new challenges.
• The ability to navigate and effectively resolve conflict.
• Must comply with Agency tobacco free and drug free policies.
• Understand the importance of daily work attendance, and its impact on coworkers, clients, and the agency.
• Must be able to lift and carry a child weighing 45 pounds in an emergency situation.
• Must be physically capable of performing CPR (with appropriate training).
• Must be able to work at the same level as a preschool child –bend, sit on floor or child’s chair, squat.