Food Services Aide

Bauer Family Resources•Frankfort, IN

4d•$15

About The Position

Our work is important and vital to children and families in the community, and we are seeking caring individuals to join our Bauer family to help us continue "to empower children and their families to thrive". Job Title: Food Service Aide Pay Range: $15.33 hourly What We Do: At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it. Our Workplace Culture: We are building a culture of belonging - where every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience. Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality. Position Summary: The Food Service Worker is responsible for the delivery of nutrition services for children enrolled in the Early Head Start and Head Start program. This includes the preparation of meals, implementation of classroom nutrition activities, and maintenance of kitchen cleanliness and inventory.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must maintain a valid Indiana driver's license and meet minimum requirement of insurance carrier at all times.
Commitment to serving children and families in poverty with the highest quality services
Willingness to learn and apply new knowledge
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Basic math skills
Ability to document worktime in web-based system
The individual must be able to successfully pass routine background checks.
To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the food industry is preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare meals according to program menus and food safety requirements
Prepare serving carts in accordance with Family Style Dining principles
Ensure daily cleaning of dishes, utensils, equipment, and kitchen
Receive deliveries and ensure accuracy
Enhance student excitement about healthy eating through daily interactions and classroom nutrition activities
Maintain clean and orderly kitchen, aligned with local, state, and national regulatory bodies
Complete required documentation
Ensure compliance with Bauer Policies, State Licensing, and Head Start Program Performance Standards, and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations
Attend twice-monthly staff meetings, monthly Professional Development Days, quarterly All-Agency meetings, and annual Pre-Service