EHS Floater (American Way)

Porter-Leath•Memphis, TN

135d•$15 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Site Manager, the Floater will prep and serve home-style meals for children in the Early Head Start program. This role will also assist with kitchen operations as needed, maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen area, relieve teachers during break periods, and serve as a classroom substitute as needed. The position requires performing according to the standards set forth by Head Start, NAEYC, CWLA, CACFP, USDA, Tennessee Day Care Licensing, and Porter-Leath. Key duties include prepping and serving meals, assuming primary caregiver responsibilities for a group of children (including those with special needs) when assigned, maintaining food and equipment inventory, assisting with reporting kitchen information, complying with health and cleanliness standards, and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen area. The Floater will also act as a role model and mentor to families, keep the Site Manager informed of programmatic issues, and cooperate with other staff to create a positive environment. Other duties may be assigned as part of a team effort.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. required
Two (2) years of relevant work experience with infants and/or toddlers (0-3).
Knowledge of Health Department standards regarding food preparation, food storage, and cleanliness.
Ability to provide a continuum of care to pregnant women and children ages birth to 3½ years.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to perceive and deal with sensitive issues while maintaining confidentiality/ objectivity.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Ability to work a heavy workload, under pressure of conflicting deadlines and competing needs.
Ability to work as a team player and interact/assist all employees as necessary.
Maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record with appropriate level of insurance.

Nice To Haves

CDA (Infant Toddler Endorsement) is preferred
An Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
Previous Early Head Start experience is preferred.
CPR & First Aid certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prep and serve home-style meals for children in the Early Head Start program.
Assist with kitchen operations as needed.
Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen area.
Relieve teachers during break periods.
Serve as a classroom substitute as needed.
Perform according to the standards set forth by Head Start, the NAEYC, CWLA, CACFP, USDA, Tennessee Day Care Licensing and Porter-Leath while performing duties within the kitchen and classroom.
Prep and serve meals in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served and make appropriate substitutions when necessary in accordance with USDA recommended daily dietary allowances.
Assume responsibilities as the primary caregiver for one group of children that includes children with special needs when assigned.
Maintain and regularly update inventory of all food, food supplies and equipment.
Assist with reporting kitchen information to various supervising bodies; assist in maintaining appropriate records of attendance, meal counts, etc. necessary to produce reports.
Comply with all Health department and Porter-Leath requirements regarding food preparation, food storage and cleanliness.
Maintain cleanliness of kitchen area to include washing dishes, cleaning counters and equipment, sweeping and mopping, etc.
Perform duties as a role model to clients and staff; act as a mentor to families of children in group.
Keep Site Manager informed of programmatic issues in a timely and concise manner.
Works cooperatively with other staff to create a positive, enriching, and safe environment for children, families and staff.
Contribute to team effort by performing other duties as assigned.