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Kitchen Aide
Position: Kitchen Aide
Program: Early Childhood Development
Reports to: Nutrition Manager
Status: Part-time, 25-30
hours per week, typical hours between 9am-2pm
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Hourly Wage: $16.50-$16.60/hour
Incentive: Eligible for $1000 Sign-On Incentive (to be paid at 90 days and 6 months)
Job Function:
Receive food and food supplies, set tables, and serve meals family style at the
designated site followed by cleaning of the dining area, as well as the kitchen
area fulfilling all sanitation requirements by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
·
Meet
delivery personnel to receive food and food supplies and sign daily delivery
notices to acknowledge food and food supplies received.
·
Record
changes on center menu.
·
Record
temperatures of all hot dishes upon arrival of food. Must record food
temperature prior to serving.
·
Test
bleach with test strips and record sanitize levels on appropriate paper.
Contact Nutrition Manager as needed with any concerning levels.
·
Maintain appropriate cleanliness of kitchen at all
times, including but not limited to:
o Must wear
clean, neat attire daily and food service gloves
o Keep the
kitchen storage area clean and sanitized. Sweep and mop floors daily. Counters
kept free of unnecessary items and sanitized both before and after meal
preparation.
o Stove,
refrigerator, and freezers kept clean inside and out. Proper functioning of
appliances is to be monitored by all kitchen staff daily.
o Maintain
proper storage of food and supplies to avoid spoilage and ensure efficient
rotation of food stock.
o Ensure
disposal of garbage and recyclables daily.
·
Assist
in the preparation of daily snack as needed.
·
Wash
dishes, silverware, serving dishes, glasses, pans, and carriers, etc.
·
Maintain
inventory of food and supplies on a regular basis.
·
Contact
Nutrition Manager for any general work concerns.
·
Work
closely with the teaching staff, parent volunteers, and children.
·
Follow
appropriate CACFP guidelines, OCFS Daycare regulations, and Head Start
performance standards, as applicable.
·
Must
attend required training and all requested staff or community meetings.
·
Must
have the ability to adapt to last-minute staff and daily schedule adjustments.
·
Must
follow agency procedures for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.
·
Assist
with classroom coverage and teaching staff breaks as needed.
·
May
be re-assigned to alternate locations throughout the Program to provide support
as needed. Assignments may be temporary or long-term dependent on Program-need.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an
individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
·
Maintains
confidentiality. Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Written
Communication -Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret
written information. Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and
ethically. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Prioritizes and plans work
activities; Uses time efficiently. Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps
commitments
·
Professionalism
- Approaches others in a tactful manner; Follows through on commitments.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner. Observes safety
and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or
Experience
High school diploma or
general education degree (GED); or one or more years related experience and/or
training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have
knowledge of health and preparation practices in food service.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Certification in Food
Service preferred. NYS Driver's License preferred. Clearance through the NYS
Maltreatment Registry. Must complete Dare Care regulation trainings as
required.
Other
Qualifications
Physical
Examination, TB Testing upon hire. Comprehensive background check, including
fingerprinting for criminal background per the standards
set forth by child care licensing. Must be able to travel to all program
and Agency sites, training, visits, etc. as necessary and requested.
Interested candidates should apply below or forward a resume and letter of interest via email to hiring@capco.org or at the CAPCO Main Office, 32 N. Main St., Cortland, NY 13045.
CAPCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, and physical or mental disability. CAPCO will make reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates in adherence of the Americans with Disabilities Act and New York Human Rights Act.