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*HARCATUS TRI-COUNTY CAO HEAD START*
*JOB DESCRIPTION*
JOB CLASSIFICATION: *Classroom *
FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Non-Exempt
PAY SCALE GRADE: Grade 8-9
JOB TITLE: *Food Service Assistant*
27-30 hrs/wk, Part-Time
32-35 hrs/wk, Part-Time
40 hrs/wk, Full-Time
SUPERVISOR: Teacher
RESOURCE CONTACT: Nutrition Manager
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting in the management, service and food preparation and clean up for the Head Start Center.
Participate in a team process to implement the Head Start Program.
*QUALIFICATIONS * *Education & Experience: * * High School Diploma or equivalent required.
ServSafe Certification Level 1 and Department of Health Food Protection Certification preferred.
* Cooking experience required.
Experience cooking for a group and working with preschool children preferred.
*Eligibility Limitations: * * Must successfully pass criminal records check and drug screening as per agency and funding requirements.
Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and clearance to drive HARCATUS Vehicles.
Travel throughout the Agency’s service area of Harrison, Carroll, and Tuscarawas Counties in Ohio.
Proof of a physical exam with tuberculosis assessment by a licensed Physician to verify physical and mental fitness for the position at time of employment and triennially unless a medical exam is needed more often.
* Must have the ability to demonstrate the physical demands described here and representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to forty (40) pounds.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position, regularly ascends/descends steps, occasionally bends/stoops/kneels.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIIES * * Must have basic computer skills, use of internet and e-mail.
* Be able to work independently and maintain professional boundaries including confidentiality of child, family, and staff information.
* Ability to maintain accurate and thorough documentation.
Timeliness to meet required deadlines.
* Maintain a positive attitude and flexibility in meeting job responsibilities.
* Show the ability to function effectively and appropriately with various community agencies, programs and professionals.
Maintain a professional image while representing Head Start.
* Exhibit the ability to communicate and remain courteous with children, parents, staff and community members.
* Be able to cope with and address stressful or sensitive situations in a professional manner.
* Demonstrate a sincere commitment to the philosophy of Head Start and to the objectives of an early childhood program.
* Completes any assignment and/or task requested by a supervisor that is necessary to meet required Head Start Performance Standards and Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements.
* Report to work daily on timeadhering to schedule.
* Demonstrate flexibility, willingness, and commitment to attend professional and program meetings.
* Maintain current training in blood borne pathogens, communicable diseases, child abuse, child CPR, and first aid which is a requirement of all HARCATUS Head Start employees.
* Engage in on-going staff development to meet professional development requirements and improve personal and professional skills, including overnight when necessary.
* Implements a nutritious food program, following the guidelines established by the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
* Promotes healthy eating practices among children, parents, and co-workers.
* Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of nutritious meals and snacks.
* Maintains good sanitation and safety practices, including personal appearance and hygiene.
* Oversees and trains aides and volunteers working in the kitchen/dining room ensuring that all food safety and sanitation regulations are being followed, including personal appearance and hygiene.
* Ensure that all food preparation and distribution adheres to health department regulations for food safety and sanitation as well as posting all necessary health and safety information.
* Assists in the classroom and bus aides as needed.
* Maintains on-going cleanliness of materials, equipment, and facilities and report any concerns to the Teacher.
* After each meal ensure that: * Tables are cleaned and sanitized * Chairs cleaned * Dining room floor swept * Trash emptied and taken to the dumpster * Leftover food dispersed of, no food is taken home.
* Maintains records pertaining to the food service operations as required by both Head Start and the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
* Purchase and maintain proper ordering and receiving of foods to assure quality and cost control.
Adjusts quantities as needed.
* Control waste of food by decreasing the number of meals prepared or ordered as needed.
* Ensures that monthly reports are received at the Central Office by the 5th of each month.
* Communicates with the Teacher all pertinent information concerning children and families.
* Participate in nutrition education as needed by assisting in the planning and/or implementing of hands-on activities that help to develop a positive self-esteem.
* Help implement culturally diverse experiences.
* Participate in food related learning activities by including children in assisting with preparation and clean-up of meals.
* Assist children to be independent at mealtime by encouraging them to serve themselves.
Using and promoting positive guidance techniques at mealtime.
* Encourage parents to participate in the program.
* Participate in the recruitment of children (i.
e.
, when out getting supplies make sure recruitment flyers are full).
I have read and understand the job duties as listed herein.
I am fully qualified for this position and can perform the duties as described with or without accommodation.
I understand that this is not an exhaustive list of all my duties and responsibilities.
I understand that HARCATUS reserves the right to revise this job description as deemed necessary.
I understand that my employment with HARCATUS is at will.
Name (print): Signature: Date: Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $12.
06 per hour Expected hours: 27 – 32 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Paid training * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
Participate in a team process to implement the Head Start Program.
*QUALIFICATIONS * *Education & Experience: * * High School Diploma or equivalent required.
ServSafe Certification Level 1 and Department of Health Food Protection Certification preferred.
* Cooking experience required.
Experience cooking for a group and working with preschool children preferred.
*Eligibility Limitations: * * Must successfully pass criminal records check and drug screening as per agency and funding requirements.
Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and clearance to drive HARCATUS Vehicles.
Travel throughout the Agency’s service area of Harrison, Carroll, and Tuscarawas Counties in Ohio.
Proof of a physical exam with tuberculosis assessment by a licensed Physician to verify physical and mental fitness for the position at time of employment and triennially unless a medical exam is needed more often.
* Must have the ability to demonstrate the physical demands described here and representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to forty (40) pounds.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position, regularly ascends/descends steps, occasionally bends/stoops/kneels.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIIES * * Must have basic computer skills, use of internet and e-mail.
* Be able to work independently and maintain professional boundaries including confidentiality of child, family, and staff information.
* Ability to maintain accurate and thorough documentation.
Timeliness to meet required deadlines.
* Maintain a positive attitude and flexibility in meeting job responsibilities.
* Show the ability to function effectively and appropriately with various community agencies, programs and professionals.
Maintain a professional image while representing Head Start.
* Exhibit the ability to communicate and remain courteous with children, parents, staff and community members.
* Be able to cope with and address stressful or sensitive situations in a professional manner.
* Demonstrate a sincere commitment to the philosophy of Head Start and to the objectives of an early childhood program.
* Completes any assignment and/or task requested by a supervisor that is necessary to meet required Head Start Performance Standards and Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements.
* Report to work daily on timeadhering to schedule.
* Demonstrate flexibility, willingness, and commitment to attend professional and program meetings.
* Maintain current training in blood borne pathogens, communicable diseases, child abuse, child CPR, and first aid which is a requirement of all HARCATUS Head Start employees.
* Engage in on-going staff development to meet professional development requirements and improve personal and professional skills, including overnight when necessary.
* Implements a nutritious food program, following the guidelines established by the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
* Promotes healthy eating practices among children, parents, and co-workers.
* Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of nutritious meals and snacks.
* Maintains good sanitation and safety practices, including personal appearance and hygiene.
* Oversees and trains aides and volunteers working in the kitchen/dining room ensuring that all food safety and sanitation regulations are being followed, including personal appearance and hygiene.
* Ensure that all food preparation and distribution adheres to health department regulations for food safety and sanitation as well as posting all necessary health and safety information.
* Assists in the classroom and bus aides as needed.
* Maintains on-going cleanliness of materials, equipment, and facilities and report any concerns to the Teacher.
* After each meal ensure that: * Tables are cleaned and sanitized * Chairs cleaned * Dining room floor swept * Trash emptied and taken to the dumpster * Leftover food dispersed of, no food is taken home.
* Maintains records pertaining to the food service operations as required by both Head Start and the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
* Purchase and maintain proper ordering and receiving of foods to assure quality and cost control.
Adjusts quantities as needed.
* Control waste of food by decreasing the number of meals prepared or ordered as needed.
* Ensures that monthly reports are received at the Central Office by the 5th of each month.
* Communicates with the Teacher all pertinent information concerning children and families.
* Participate in nutrition education as needed by assisting in the planning and/or implementing of hands-on activities that help to develop a positive self-esteem.
* Help implement culturally diverse experiences.
* Participate in food related learning activities by including children in assisting with preparation and clean-up of meals.
* Assist children to be independent at mealtime by encouraging them to serve themselves.
Using and promoting positive guidance techniques at mealtime.
* Encourage parents to participate in the program.
* Participate in the recruitment of children (i.
e.
, when out getting supplies make sure recruitment flyers are full).
I have read and understand the job duties as listed herein.
I am fully qualified for this position and can perform the duties as described with or without accommodation.
I understand that this is not an exhaustive list of all my duties and responsibilities.
I understand that HARCATUS reserves the right to revise this job description as deemed necessary.
I understand that my employment with HARCATUS is at will.
Name (print): Signature: Date: Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $12.
06 per hour Expected hours: 27 – 32 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Paid training * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
• Phone : NA
• Location : 821 Anola St, Dover, OH
• Post ID: 9002284485
