Children's Center Operations Assistant PTS

Associated Students • Pomona, CA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Children's Center Operations Assistant provides general support for the day-to-day operations of the Cal Poly Pomona Children's Center. Under the general supervision of the Children's Center Director and direct supervision of the Children's Center Supervisor, the position supports food and supply management and provides hands-on assistance across the center. The Children's Center is a preschool program jointly operated by Associated Students, Inc. and Cal Poly Pomona, serving children and supporting student parents.

The role includes preparing and serving food, managing food inventory and orders, developing menus, and assisting with classroom and outdoor learning environments. The assistant helps maintain safe, clean, and well-prepared spaces and follows program policies and regulatory requirements. The position is open to eligible Cal Poly Pomona students and requires satisfactory completion of a background check. Employees are designated mandated reporters and may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Requirements

• Obtain Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment; training is provided by ASI.
• Obtain a California Food Handler's permit within the first 30 days of employment; training is provided by ASI.
• Demonstrated ability to provide friendly, customer-oriented service.
• Ability to perform accurate, detailed work.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to perceive children's needs and develop positive relationships.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information with tact and consideration.
• Ability to adapt willingly to frequent changes in activity, priorities, and/or work schedules.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to anticipate and diffuse problems and disruptive situations.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete a background check, including a criminal records check, before beginning employment.
• Must be an eligible Cal Poly Pomona student with the legal right to work in the United States.
• Student employees must meet minimum enrollment requirements, maintain an overall and Cal Poly Pomona GPA of at least 2.0, and be in good academic standing; stated enrollment exceptions apply during summer and for students who have applied for graduation in the current term.

Responsibilities

• Provide food service for children while following proper food-handling protocols.
• Monitor food inventory and place food orders as needed to meet the needs of the children served.
• Develop and implement appropriate food menus for the children served at the center.
• Support classrooms, outdoor learning environments, and program sites as needed to maintain a safe, clean, and well-prepared environment.
• Maintain kitchen and play areas in a safe and clean condition.
• Remove items that may pose a hazard to a child.
• Follow program policies and procedures and applicable regulatory mandates.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed