Food Service
About The Position
The Food Service Worker is responsible for preparing and distributing food throughout the center, including breakfast, lunch, and snacks for each classroom. The role maintains kitchen health and safety, cleanliness, inventory, and compliance with CACFP regulations, while accommodating food allergies. The position also occasionally supports classroom and front-desk activities and provides coverage for employee breaks. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The role requires standing for extended periods and may involve sitting, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, grasping, and lifting or carrying children or objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of food service industry experience, specifically in food preparation or cooking.
- Must possess or obtain required state and federal clearances.
- Able to stand for extended periods and perform the physical movements needed to carry out essential duties.
- Able to lift and carry children and/or objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and distribute the established menu—including breakfast, lunch, and snacks—to each classroom according to classroom schedules.
- Maintain appropriate health and safety standards in the kitchen.
- Monitor food waste and work toward greater efficiency and waste reduction.
- Understand and follow CACFP regulations.
- Clean and disinfect food preparation and service areas daily.
- Wash and disinfect dishes, utensils, bottles, and similar items daily.
- Restock dishes, utensils, bottles, and snacks in classrooms.
- Know about allergies within the center and make appropriate meal accommodations or substitutions.
- Maintain adequate food inventory.
- Occasionally assist in classrooms, answer phones, monitor and answer the door, and cover breaks for other employees.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- 11 paid holidays each year.
- Annual performance-based salary increases.
- Employer-paid dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- Affordable medical and supplemental benefit options.
- 25% discount on childcare for staff, plus an additional 10% sibling discount on childcare.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
