Food Service Worker

About This Role

As a Food Service Worker, you will play a critical role in providing a safe and healthy environment for children. Your responsibilities will include planning and preparing nutritious meals and snacks, managing kitchen operations, and maintaining a clean and sanitary facility. This is a unique opportunity to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the cleanliness and functional operation of equipment, small kitchen appliances, and work areas
• Deliver food to children in a timely and efficient manner
• Prepare and cook food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or the number of portions to be served
• Wash and sanitize pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment
• Track and record food usage and expenditures for future reference
• Supervise and direct the activities of one or more assistants in preparing and serving meals
• Prepare a variety of baked goods, including breads, rolls, and pastries
• Operate an InstaPot and Air Fryer with ease
• Conduct regular inventory checks of supplies and equipment
• Monitor menus and spending to ensure meals are prepared economically
• Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appealing to children
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Director to meet company needs
• Transport children in the center vehicle as necessary

Requirements

• Be able to stand for extended periods of time
• 6 months of relevant experience
• Lifting up to 50 lbs is a requirement
• Clear vision and hearing are essential
• A High School diploma or equivalent is required
• A Food Management Certificate and ServSafe Certificate are necessary; obtainable within 90 days if not already possessed
• Previous experience in cooking and/or food preparation for large groups, preferably in a childcare setting
• Reliable attendance and accountability are expected
• Successful background checks and VA licensing standards are mandatory

Nice to have:

• Flexibility in scheduling, with a preference for weekday morning to mid-day shifts
• Experience with menu planning and food budgeting
• Knowledge of local and in-season foods

Benefits

• 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 hours 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: Personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures followed per CDC recommendations, Hand Washing and sanitation procedures have been adapted to meet applicable CDC recommendations