Food Service Assistant-Kennett, MO

UMOS, Inc. • Kennett, MO

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About The Position

The Food Service Assistant supports meal preparation and food service for children, helping maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and adequate food and non-food supplies. The role also supports food-service recordkeeping, special-diet preparation, parent and community activities, and program operations. The position may involve travel to support other locations, attendance at program activities, and short-term classroom or playground relief for teaching staff. Employment references must be provided.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Dependable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to work irregular and/or flexible hours.
• Provide employment references.
• Complete a criminal background check before employment.
• Complete a physical exam and TB test showing absence of tuberculosis within 30 days of employment, or sooner if required by local or state regulation.
• Complete approved Shaken Baby Training before working with children.
• Complete Fire Extinguisher Training, Infant/Child CPR, and First Aid within 30 days or sooner if required by local or state regulation.
• Complete a four-hour kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition course before assuming kitchen duties; renew annually.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma and/or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and write preferred.
• At least three months of food-service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing nutritious breakfast, lunch, and supplemental snacks using approved menus and standardized recipes; modify menus only for special diets or with dietician approval, and document revisions.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitizing kitchen areas, equipment, and food storage areas in accordance with state licensing codes, USDA guidelines, and UMOS sanitation guidelines.
• Help implement the UMOS equipment inventory and disposition system at the beginning and end of the season.
• Help implement the UMOS purchasing and inventory system for food and non-food items and maintain adequate kitchen supplies.
• Handle and store food appropriately and use basic equipment to weigh and measure food.
• Assist with food-service records, including daily meal counts.
• Participate in training to prepare basic meals and special diets in accordance with IFSP/IEP and in-house staffing goals for children with dietary concerns.
• Assist with food distribution and serve correct portions for each child’s age group in accordance with USDA guidelines.
• Support parent engagement through meal preparation for parent and community activities, including parent meetings, open houses, and fatherhood activities.
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance with state law and UMOS policies and procedures.
• Provide support or training and technical assistance to other locations, with some travel required.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, parent activities, and other assigned program activities.
• Provide short-term relief, as needed, for teaching staff in the classroom or playground.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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