Description:
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Ensures all children are appropriately chaperoned and never left unattended in all situations such as facility, transportation, playground, or community outing.
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Assists Cook(s) in daily food preparation using efficient methods in volume food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and snack.
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Assists in the requisitioning of food and supplies.
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Assists in the maintenance of equipment and a clean kitchen facility according to PA State Health Department, Head Start Performance Standards, and State Regulations.
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Maintains records required by Child and Adult Care Feeding Program (CACFP), i.e. food usage, menu changes, inventory, daily meal counts, allergies, ordering, etc.
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Assists in conducting on-site mini training sessions for parents and staff.
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Stores equipment and food according to regulations.
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Assumes responsibility for the center’s food service in the cook’s absence.
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Provide children with allergies and special diets the correct substitutions.
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Sets tables.
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Food Preparation for Parent Meetings and evening meetings.
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Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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When in assigned center eats with children as needed sharing the same menu while demonstrating socially acceptable behaviors and manners.
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Provides assistance with phone and door as needed at the center.
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Attends evening meetings and participates in job related training as required.
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Able to lift up to 40 lbs and bend as necessary.
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Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality.
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Performs overnight travel as required.
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Mandated Child Abuse/Neglect reporter
Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Proficient oral and written communication skills
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Proficient reading, writing, and math skills
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Ability to deal tactfully with the public
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Demonstrates the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing environment
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ServSafe Certification
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Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
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High School Diploma or GED. (Required)
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Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities prior to employment. (Required)
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Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances prior to starting employment. (Required)
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Must pass initial and annual physical exam and TB screening. (Required)
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Must meet vaccination requirements set by funding sources. (Required)
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Reliable transportation. (Required)
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Current PA Driver’s License (Preferred)
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Experience with volume cooking and serving the public. (Preferred)
