Food Service School Aide

Upstate Caring Partners•Chadwicks, NY

13d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service/School Aide position plays a vital role in providing nutritious meals to students in a welcoming and clean environment. This position works closely with school district/BOCES partners to ensure food is received, handled and served in accordance with appropriate guidelines. This role also involves providing assistance in coordinating individual and group activities in the classroom in line with each student's IEP and any other applicable plans such as mealtime guidelines, behavior plans, and CFA’s. The aide is responsible for promoting and overseeing the safety and well-being of the individuals supported through the use of written, verbal procedures, safety equipment and awareness of any potential dangers. They will also attend to personal, self-care and other program needs the students cannot independently accomplish, and assist therapists as needed in carrying out student therapy goals. Additionally, the aide will provide physical and/or verbal support to acute behavior issues and maintain a supportive person-centered approach while interacting with students, as well as participate in classroom maintenance and organization. Adherence to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPPA requirements is essential.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

1-year housekeeping and/or food service experience preferred.
SCIP-R and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with district and BOCES partners to complete necessary documentation for meal orders and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
Assist in meal preparation and serving, following student dining plans, meal time guidelines and portion guidelines.
Maintain adequate supply of utensils, condiments, and other necessary items in classrooms and cafeteria.
Serve food to students courteously and efficiently, adhering to portion control standards.
Keep records of meals served and provide documentation to district/BOCES partners as required.
Ensure cleanliness and sanitation in the cafeteria by cleaning tables, countertops, serving areas, and equipment, including washing dishes and kitchen equipment.
Follow food safety procedures, including proper storage, handling, and labeling.
Assist in receiving and storing deliveries of food supplies and merchandise.
Adhere to health and safety regulations, including proper use of protective equipment and sanitation protocols.
Manage inventory by rotating stock, monitoring expiration dates, and reporting shortages to the Cafeteria Manager.
Provide friendly and helpful customer service to students, staff, and visitors.
Attend training sessions and meetings to stay updated on food safety, menu changes, and departmental policies.
Provide assistance in coordinating individual and group activities in the classroom in line with each students IEP and any other applicable plans such as mealtime guidelines, behavior plans, and CFA’s.
Ensure that documentation is accurate, contemporaneous, and effectively communicates all information required to be regulatory compliant.
Obtain and maintain SCIP-R and CPR certification.
Provide thorough documentation that can be clearly understood by a reader.
Promote and oversee the safety and well-being of the individuals’ we support through use of written, verbal procedures, safety equipment and awareness of any potential dangers.
Attend to personal, self-care and other program needs the students cannot independently accomplish.
Assist therapists as needed in carrying out student therapy goals.
Provide physical and/or verbal support to acute behavior issues.
Provide a supportive person-centered approach while interacting with students.
Participate in classroom maintenance and organization.
Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPPA requirements.