Education and Experience Requirements:
• No formal education is required but must be able to follow standard practices and instructions, keep routine records and communicate with staff, parents and children.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. is recommended.
• Individual must meet food safety certification requirements for state in which they are employed.
(State requirements may vary)
• Must be able to get certification for CPR and First Aid after hire and recertify as required.
• Minimum of one year of experience performing kitchen management functions is required.
Skills and Abilities:
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Microsoft Office products and on-line client management systems preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
• Position requires occasional pushing of heavy cart, bending, reaching and climbing.
• Standing for prolong periods.
• Using sharp tools for cutting and preparing food.
• Frequent light to moderate lifting.
• Handling containers of hot food.
Background Checks:
• All employees are subject to both a pre-hire and an annual background check. Specific rules by Area of Focus will indicate whether a state or federal fingerprint background check (or both) is required and the frequency. A fingerprint background check may suffice for a regular background check. Additional background checks may be required such as the Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry, and the Sex Offender Registry.
