Center Aide: Food Service & Classroom Support

STATEMENT OF THE JOB
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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
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• Assist in creating a warm and welcoming environment that supports children’s 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,
• take trash out and wash garbage cans,
• clean children’s 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
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• 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.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS
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• Educational Requirements
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• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience Requirements
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• Three months experience working in food service.
• Physical Requirements
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• Must be able to pass tuberculosis screening annually and initial health examination within first three months of employment.
• Valid driver’s license, access to transportation with liability insurance and willing to use vehicle for Agency related travel.
• Must be able to travel out of area overnight to attend training.
• Able to hear and communicate orally with children and adults.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to lift filled food service containers and have the physical ability necessary to clean the facility.
• Skill Requirements
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• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.
• Be in sympathy with the concepts of the Head Start Program.
• Able to keep confidential information without inappropriately divulging it.
• Able to make decisions and work without continual close supervision.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Start Date:

ASAP

Salary: $ 12.75 - 15.56 hr. depending on experience.