Food Service Worker

About This RoleThe food service worker is responsible for planning, budgeting, shopping, preparing, and serving balanced meals and snacks that meet the nutritional and medical needs of children. The food service worker oversees all kitchen operations, maintains safe, clean, and sanitary facilities, and ensures safe food preparation, storage, and disposal in accordance with accepted food handling practices, food safety regulations, and childcare food guidelines. The Food Service Worker supports the center's philosophy, programs, and policies to maintain a standard of care that contributes to the Center's reputation for excellence. The Food Service Worker will also be required to have childcare experience. This is a dual role with the majority of the time operating as our Center Cook.What You'll DoClean and inspect equipment, small kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.Apportion and serve food to children.Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or the number of portions to be served.Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures.Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.Bake breads, rolls, or other pastries.Know how to use an InstaPotKnow how to use an Air FryerTake inventory of supplies and equipment.Monitor menus and spending to ensure that meals are prepared economically.Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of in-season and locally available foods.Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director in accordance with company needs. Drive center vehicle(s)/transport children when necessary.RequirementsAble to stand for extended periods of time6 months of experienceLifting to 50 lbs.Be able to see and hear clearlyMust have a High School diploma or equivalentHas obtained a Food Management Certificate and ServSafe Certificate or can obtain within 90 daysHas work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for large groups in shifts, preferably in a childcare facilityHas some flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work, weekday - morning through mid-day scheduleExhibits reliable attendance and accountabilitySuccessful background checks and VA licensing standards are required BenefitsWhat We Offer:Competitive compensationFull-time employee benefits after 60 DaysAnnual pay increaseThe center offered mealsHealth insurance offeredDental and vision insurance offered (employer pays 50%)11 Paid Federal HolidaysNew Year's DayMartin Luther King Jr. DayGeorge Washington's BirthdayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayColumbus DayVeterans DayThanksgiving DayChristmas Day2 Weeks' vacation time annually (Full-Time Employees only)Vacation time for part-time is based on hrs worked (0.002 accrual rate)7 paid sick daysTeacher-to-children ratios followedDiscount programs for employees (MyVIPSavings.com)Leave donation program offeredBreastfeeding area on site for nursing mothers Continued focus on your professional developmentChild Development Associate Credential (CDA) program paid forPaid staff training/staff meetings2 paid on-site professional development daysThe center is closed on staff professional development daysSchool entry is limited to personnel and enrolled children onlySchool is deep cleaned dailyHealth screening of faculty and children in attendance is conducted dailyFull support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroomYour health and safety are our priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and studentsYour 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