Food Service Assistant

Child Focus Inc • Cincinnati, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Child Focus is seeking an experienced Food Program Assistant to support the operation of our kitchen and food delivery services. Help nourish the children who learn and grow at Child Focus! Our Food Program Assistant is an important part of making sure children receive nutritious, safe, and delicious meals each day. This role plays a vital part in Head Start, Early Head Start, and Child Care classrooms by preparing, assembling, and delivering meals to both onsite and offsite locations. Child Focus is a Step Up to Quality Gold Rated Program, committed to providing high-quality early childhood services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and all required background and licensing requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe certification.

Nice To Haves

• Take pride in providing nutritious meals for young children
• Work cooperatively with other team members
• Relate positively with children and wish to work in a team-oriented environment
• Be organized and dependable
• Be able to manage multiple tasks and changing daily needs
• Have an eye for accuracy and food safety
• Enjoy a position that combines kitchen, inventory, and delivery responsibilities
• Meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily kitchen operations and meal delivery.
• Purchasing, maintaining, and keeping accurate records of food and supply inventory.
• Assisting with meal planning and ensuring safe food handling and sanitation practices.
• Ensuring compliance with all Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) licensing, health, standards and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental insurance, and EAP program.
• Health Savings and Flex Spending account options with agency match.
• 10 days of PTO for first-year employees and seasonal staff
• Extended illness benefits.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 6% employer match.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid internships.
• Childcare with 25% employee discount.
• Employee wellness benefits.
• Paid Continued Education Trainings
• Great Work Life Balance!
• Growth and Advancement Opportunities.
• Leadership is committed to promoting from within and growing the next generation of leaders.
• Personal and professional value in the work they do to support children, families and adults.
• Employees are highly engaged.
• Free continuing education.
• Child Focus financially supports employee’s professional development.

What This Job Offers

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