General Responsibilities:
- Assist in the daily operation of the preschool program lunch duties.
- Ensure quality program service delivery.
- Protect the privacy of customers/families and hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of service.
Specific Duties:
- Assist in the serving of lunch, interacting with children and providing support to the classroom as duties allow.
- Pick up and deliver lunches to the site (as needed); return insulated carriers and serving items to the school kitchen; use of personal vehicle is required (depending on yearly food service contract).
- Responsible for prepping, temperature control, clean up/sanitation, rotation of food inventory, and all other food safety duties.
- Responsible for the weekly purchasing of groceries, placing orders for and pick up of bulk food orders, and timely submission of receipts.
- Work effectively with Teaching Teams, Regional Coordinator and Component Coordinators in meeting program and overall departmental monthly, quarterly and annual goals and objectives.
- Accurately complete required program documentation and record keeping in a neat and timely manner.
- Recruit families and promote agency programs within the community.
- Participate in personal and professional development activities, including staff meetings, conferences, training opportunities, as identified and approved by supervisors.
- Attend community events and meetings to support the agency programs, including evening and weekend events/meetings.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older, have a high school diploma/GED, and have experience working with young children.
- Shall possess a ServSafe or be willing to attend a local health department safe food worker course.
- Must complete 16 hours of annual training in addition to CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen training.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively.
Additional Requirements:
- Complete additional certifications as required.
- Maintain confidentiality and code of ethics at all times.
- Must have Proficient Computer Skills. (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet)
- Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance, and MMCAA’s “Insurance Carriers” driving record review.
- Successfully complete required background checks at time of hire and when requested.
- Shall provide written report by a physician stating their physical capability and freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
- Must have good communication and organizational skills and be able to work effectively with people.
- Must be self-directed and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Must possess the ability to prioritize and complete tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allocated time frames.
- Must be willing to accept new challenges.
- The ability to navigate and effectively resolve conflict.
- Must comply with Agency tobacco free and drug free policies.
- Understand the importance of daily work attendance, and its impact on coworkers, clients, and the agency.
- Must be able to lift and carry a child weighing 45 pounds in an emergency situation.
- Must be physically capable of performing CPR (with appropriate training).
- Must be able to work at the same level as a preschool child –bend, sit on floor or child’s chair, squat.
