Food Tech/ Floater

Regina Coeli Child Development Center

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves two primary functions: Food Service Tech and Classroom Floater. As a Food Service Tech, the individual will support the food service team in dishwashing, clean-up, kitchen sanitation, and food preparation for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. As a Classroom Floater, the individual will assist and cooperate with teaching staff by relieving them for breaks and planning time, while promoting the health, safety, nutrition, and education of children in the classroom.

Requirements

Minimum of High school Degree or GED.
Previous experience in a professional food production operation which includes dishwashing.
Knowledge of approved sanitation methods.
Basic literacy skills.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to supervise children (birth to five) and ensure a safe environment.
Ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times in classroom, bus, outdoor play areas and on field trips.
Physical ability to move quickly in order to respond to children who are very active and may need redirection in order to insure their safety or the safety of others in the environment.
Pass a criminal background check.
Pass a physical examination.
Complete Tuberculosis (TB) test every three years with negative results.
Maintain a current First Aid, CPR, and CPI certification (training provided).
Maintain a valid driver's license with a driving record in compliance with RCCDC's insurance carrier requirements.
Continuous standing and walking for most of a 7.5 hour work day.
Frequent daily bending and lifting of bulk foods, food bins; bulk food items are lifted from the floor and weigh 10-50 lbs each. Food bins weight 30-70 lbs and are lifted from floor and work tables.
Regular crouching, kneeling, stooping.
Frequent lifting of up to 50lbs.
Regular reaching occurs to retrieve utensils and food items from storage shelves and cupboards up to 8' high.
Be able to perform duties in an active environment with changes in climate and noise level.
Daily kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children's needs.

Nice To Haves

Some food service work experience preferred.
Experience working with children in a group setting preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Support the food service team in dishwashing, clean-up, and kitchen sanitation.
Assist with food preparation following standardized recipes and daily menus.
Adhere to sanitation and safety procedures for Head Start kitchens.
Prepare and sort food for meal preparation for each classroom.
Assemble food, dishes, utensils, and supplies for meal preparation.
Wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils using approved sanitation methods.
Perform routine maintenance and deep cleaning of the kitchen and equipment.
Conduct weekly visual safety checks and report needed repairs.
Determine quantities of food to be prepared daily.
Deliver meals from the kitchen to classrooms.
Assist with generating In-Kind contributions.
Relieve teaching staff for breaks and planning time in classrooms.
Promote health, safety, nutrition, and education of children.
Adapt planned activities, materials, and equipment for children with special needs.
Perform care-giving activities such as feeding, toileting, and dressing.
Become familiar with individualized programs or behavior plans for each child.
Assist with implemented behavior management plans.
Utilize disciplinary measures appropriately.
Assist the teacher in creating an atmosphere that promotes parental engagement.
Assist the teacher in preparing an annual inventory of classroom supplies and equipment.
Attend meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
Supervise children (birth to five) and ensure a safe environment.
Respond to events in the classroom, bus, outdoor play areas, and on field trips.
Sit with children during family-style meal times and model good nutritional habits.
Respond appropriately to emergency or crisis situations.