Food Coordinator/Center Aide

Community Concepts • Jay, ME

9d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Concepts is seeking a Food Coordinator/Center Aide to provide a complete nutritional program to children ages 0-5 following regulations and requirements, as well as supporting classrooms at our Jay Early Learning Center. This position is year round, generally 40 hours during the school year and 30 in the summer. The starting rate is $16.12-17.62. This position is eligible for an additional monthly wage supplement through the State of Maine Early Childhood Educator Workforce Salary Supplement Program.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Considerable stamina to regularly lift, bend, and carry
• a valid driver's license
• basic skills with Microsoft Office
• ability to obtain and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Pre-employment physical, SBI, DMV, Maine Sex Offender Registry, DHHS fingerprinting, fraud, and federal debarment background checks must be completed upon offer of hire and as a condition of employment
• valid driver’s license and travel within the service area is required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years’ experience as a cook preferred

Responsibilities

• Adhere to existing state health requirements in regards to food preparation, serving, storage, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Meet special dietary needs and make menu adjustments as appropriate.
• Purchase and prepare all food for the center.
• Work with staff and families to plan ethnic and developmentally appropriate nutritional activities for children that encourage diversity and healthy eating habits.
• Sharing the responsibility for proper care and cleanliness of the classroom and center.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, accident, critical illness & hospital indemnity
• Paid Time Off (up to 18 days for full-time employees)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 403(b) pension plan with agency match
• Numerous opportunities for paid training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED