Food Service Aide, Children's Learning Center, Part-time

This roll will assist in the meal preparation, delivery and laundry services on a daily basis. Upon reading menus this person will be able to create nutritious snacks and interact with co-workers and children. They will also assist staff with maintaining a safe, healthful, and pleasant learning and caring environment for children and families. This is a 12-month position.

Schedule: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalency. Required

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with young children ages birth to 5 in a group setting. Preferred

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Effective communication skills. Required
• Ability to read and follow instructions regarding menus, food storage and cleaning instructions, and children's dietary restrictions. Required
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diversity and multicultural issues. Required
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with children, staff, families, and the public. Required
• Sensitivity to the expectations of children, staff, and parents. Required

• Set tables and prepare serving carts, serve food prepared by Dining Services. Clear, clean with soap, and sanitize all tables in the multipurpose room at the end of each meal.
• Follow Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines and regulations. Complete annual CACFP child nutrition toolbox training.
• Follow instructions regarding children's special food needs and substitution requirements.
• Prepare dirty dishes for transport to kitchen and deliver them. Complete 12 annual training hours.
• Put clean dishes and serving utensils away.
• Load and operate center dishwasher.
• Properly store leftover food, if needed.
• Do center laundry.
• Wash and sanitize toys and other Center equipment as requested.
• Keep Center multipurpose room, kitchen area and appliances, and other common spaces clean and tidy.
• Inform administration and dining services as supplies and staple food items become depleted. Work with administration to order/shop for necessary food items.
• Provide a good model for children in behavior and language; interact appropriately and politely with center staff and families.
• Follow Center policies for health and safety, discipline, and learning, checking with other Children's Learning Center staff on protocol; refer situations involving accidents, illness, or difficult behaviors to other fulltime staff or administration.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist occasionally with care of children, always under the supervision of Center teaching staff.
• Purchase and prepare food for snack as needed.

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This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

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