Children's Center Operations Assistant PTS

Associated Students Inc•Pomona, CA

1h•$0 - $17

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 role supports food and supply management and provides hands-on assistance across many facets of the center. The Children’s Center is a high-quality preschool program operated jointly by Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) and Cal Poly Pomona. Its staff help maintain children’s learning environments, actively supervise children, and support the needs of families and CPP students who provide services at the center. This position is part-time, scheduled for 15–20 hours per week, with shifts based on organizational operational needs.

Requirements

Obtain Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment; ASI provides the training.
Obtain a California Food Handler’s permit within the first 30 days of employment; ASI provides the training. Prior food-handling experience is not required.
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.
Satisfactorily complete a background check, including a criminal records check, before beginning employment.
Be an eligible Cal Poly Pomona student with the legal right to work in the United States. Student employees must meet applicable enrollment requirements, maintain a minimum overall and Cal Poly Pomona GPA of 2.0, and be in good academic standing. Exceptions to unit-load requirements 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 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.