Child Development Center Food Services Aide

Los Angeles Community College District•Los Angeles, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares and serves a variety of simple nutritious meals and snacks for children at a Child Development Center and maintains kitchen and serving areas in a clean and sanitary condition.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Proper methods of preparing, heating, and serving simple food items that are fresh, canned, dry, and/or frozen
Use and care of conventional kitchen appliances and equipment and utensils
Proper methods of food storage and handling
Basic health and safety regulations regarding food preparation and handling
Cleaning and sanitation methods and techniques
Fundamentals of menu planning
Ability to: Prepare, heat, and serve a variety of simple food items
Operate conventional kitchen appliances and equipment safely and effectively
Follow applicable health and sanitation requirements
Work effectively and cooperatively with children and staff from various backgrounds
Understand and follow written and oral instructions
Make simple arithmetic calculations
Maintain simple records
Learn basic nutrition guidelines related to a child care center
Graduation from high school or its equivalent
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to be exposed to heat.
Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
A valid Food Handler Card issued by an American National Standards Institute-accredited organization must be obtained within 30 days of appointment.
Ability to pass fingerprint clearance through both the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), criminal record review, Child Abuse Central Index review, and/or any other requirement established by a licensing/regulatory entity or the District.

Nice To Haves

Six months of paid experience with food preparation in large quantities which included the operation of conventional kitchen equipment and appliances and experience in a child care environment are highly preferred.
Some positions may require a valid Food Protection Manager Certificate issued by an American National Standards Institute-accredited organization.

Responsibilities

Prepares and serves simple breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and drinks such as oatmeal, cereal, waffles, pancakes, muffins, sandwiches, pasta, frozen entrees, meat dishes, vegetables, fruits, milk, and juices in accordance with established menu, recipes, and portion requirements.
Operates conventional kitchen appliances such as a dishwasher, stove, oven, microwave, toaster, mixer, food processor, and blender.
Prepares, handles, and stores food in accordance with established health and safety regulations and practices.
Washes, cleans, and stores kitchen equipment, dishes, utensils, and related items.
Prepares monthly meal menus in accordance with established requirements, purchases food in accordance with the established monthly menus, and assists in the monitoring and reduction of food waste.
Maintains kitchen appliances and work and serving areas in a clean and sanitary manner in accordance with established health and safety regulations and practices.
Receives, labels, and stores food and supplies according to established standards; assists in taking inventory.
Tracks and maintains accurate record for number of meals served.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans are provided for employees and their dependents.
A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee.
New employees receive 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave.
19 paid holidays per year.
Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days and increasing incrementally to 24 days depending on years of service with the District.
Vacation days for management and confidential positions begin at 15, 20, or 24 days.
Other paid time off includes: bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty.
Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System.
Employees are also covered by Social Security.
Employee Assistance Program