Early Childhood Food and Support Assistant

Description

Working at Envision means having a job that’s more than just a way to make money. It's a job that makes a difference.

Working at Envision means having a job that’s more than just a way to make money. It's a job that makes a difference.

• Careers with purpose.
• Teamwork environment.
• Amazing 401K Retirement Plan.
• Envision Paid Life Insurance.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA Plans.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• PTO & Vacation.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Responsible for preparation, serving and clean‑up of daily lunch for children attending a child development center. Serve as fill‑in for teaching assistants in the classrooms as needed.

• Prepare and serve nutritious, age‑appropriate meals and snacks for children enrolled in the Child Development Center, following established menus, portion requirements, and meal‑service schedules.
• Ensure all food and beverages are prepared, handled, stored, and served in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations;
  Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements; and Envision policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and well‑organized kitchen environment, including the proper cleaning and storage of dishes, utensils, equipment, food items, and supplies.
• Plan for and purchase food, kitchen supplies, and other materials necessary to maintain consistent and uninterrupted food‑service operations.
• Monitor food and supply inventory, anticipate program needs, minimize waste, and ensure the proper storage and rotation of products.
• Collaborate with the Center Administrator to develop weekly menus that meet CACFP meal‑pattern requirements and support the nutritional needs of enrolled children.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of food and non‑food purchases, menus, meal‑service information, and other records required for CACFP reimbursement, regulatory compliance, audits, and applicable ECDC contracts.
• Track, compile, and submit required menu and food‑service information to support compliance with CACFP and all other regulatory agencies and contracts applicable to ECDC operations.
• Serve as an active member of the classroom support team by working directly and regularly with students across classroom settings, rather than functioning exclusively as a kitchen or food‑service position.
• Provide scheduled and as‑needed classroom assistance to support teaching staff, maintain required staff‑to‑child ratios, and ensure continuity of care throughout the day.
• Engage directly with students during classroom activities, routines, transitions, meals, rest periods, indoor and outdoor play, and other daily programming while promoting a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist teaching staff with the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and provide supervision and guidance consistent with each child’s individual needs and abilities.
• Model positive and effective adult‑child interactions and support students’ social‑emotional development, independence, participation, and appropriate behavior.
• Assist with classroom organization, sanitation, material preparation, and other responsibilities necessary to maintain a safe, welcoming, and effective learning environment.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with administrators, teachers, staff members, and students to coordinate food service, classroom coverage, student needs, and daily center operations.
• Maintain flexibility in daily work assignments, recognizing that time may be divided between food‑service responsibilities and direct classroom support based on the operational and staffing needs of the Center.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of students, classrooms, and the overall operation of the Child Development Center.

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience:

Previous experience in production or commercial cooking required; previous experience with Child Care Food Program requirements and documentation, and/or working in day care center preferred.

• Basic knowledge of early childhood…