Food Service Worker

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The food service worker is responsible for planning, budgeting, shopping, preparing, and serving balanced meals and snacks that meet the nutritional and medical needs of children. The food service worker oversees all kitchen operations, maintains safe, clean, and sanitary facilities, and ensures safe food preparation, storage, and disposal in accordance with accepted food handling practices, food safety regulations, and childcare food guidelines. The Food Service Worker supports the center's philosophy, programs, and policies to maintain a standard of care that contributes to the Center's reputation for excellence. The Food Service Worker will also be required to have childcare experience. This is a dual role with the majority of the time operating as our Center Cook.

• Clean and inspect equipment, small kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Apportion and serve food to children.
• Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or the number of portions to be served.
• Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.
• Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures.
• Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Bake breads, rolls, or other pastries.
• Know how to use an InstaPot
• Know how to use an Air Fryer
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Monitor menus and spending to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
• Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of in-season and locally available foods.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director in accordance with company needs.
• Drive center vehicle(s)/transport children when necessary.

• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• 6 months of experience
• Lifting to 50 lbs.
• Be able to see and hear clearly
• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent
• Has obtained a Food Management Certificate and ServSafe Certificate or can obtain within 90 days
• Has work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for large groups in shifts, preferably in a childcare facility
• Has some flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work, weekday - morning through mid-day schedule
• Exhibits reliable attendance and accountability
• Successful background checks and VA licensing standards are required

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Full-time employee benefits after 60 Days
• Annual pay increase
• The center offered meals
• Health insurance offered
• Dental and vision insurance offered (employer pays 50%)
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

George Washington's Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

• 2 Weeks' vacation time annually (Full-Time Employees only)
• Vacation time for part-time is based on hrs worked (0.002 accrual rate)
• 7 paid sick days
• Teacher-to-children ratios followed
• Discount programs for employees (MyVIPSavings.com)
• Leave donation program offered
• Breastfeeding area on site for nursing mothers
• Continued focus on your professional development
• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) program paid for
• Paid staff training/staff meetings
• 2 paid on-site professional development days
• The center is closed on staff professional development days
• School entry is limited to personnel and enrolled children only
• School is deep cleaned daily
• Health screening of faculty and children in attendance is conducted daily
• Full support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroom
• Your health and safety are our priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students
• Your health and safety are our top concern. We have implemented stringent COVID-19 health and safety procedures, including the following:

a. Personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures followed per CDC recommendations

b. Hand Washing and sanitation procedures have been adapted to meet applicable CDC recommendations