Kitchen Assistant at C H I L D INC

Warwick, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Safety Compliance, Sanitation, Meal Preparation, Batch Cooking, Inventory Management, Dishwashing, Facility Cleaning, CACFP Compliance, Punctuality, Flexibility, Dependable Attendance, Interpersonal Relationships, Discretion, Sound Judgement, Initiative

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description Responsibilities Adheres to all provisions of the current Rhode Island Department of Health Food Code. Monitors enforces rules of safety and sanitation in the kitchen in accordance with the current Rhode Island Department of Health Food Code. Maintains cleanliness in foodservice area that meets all state and federal food safety and sanitation laws in accordance with the Rhode Island Department of Health Food Code. Ensures adequate and prompt preparation, service and clean-up of breakfast, lunch, supper and snack for children, staff, and volunteers working in the classrooms at assigned center(s). Prepare and provide nutritious meals and snacks for all children enrolled, following the meal pattern for each individual age group, and in compliance with all standards of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen facility. Activities include washing dishes, utensils, pots, pans, equipment, and meal transport carts after each meal and as needed throughout the day. Also includes scheduled weekly cleaning of the stove, refrigerators, toaster, can opener, grease traps, hood screens, etc. Assists with the stocking of incoming inventory such as paper products, food, milk, and bread orders. Assists with maintaining inventory rotation and tidiness in the storage areas. Participates in agency training, in-services, state and federal training pertaining to CACFP and workshops as determined appropriate and / or necessary by management. Professional Responsibilities Follow the policies and procedures of CHILD, Inc. and Head Start Performance Standards. Demonstrates an understanding of and compliance with RI and agency Child Abuse and Neglect reporting procedures. Demonstrate punctuality, flexibility, and dependable attendance. Participate in professional development and in-service training. Demonstrates professional responsibility and ethical behavior. Demonstrates ability to use sound judgement and initiative to act independently. Demonstrate effective and appropriate interpersonal relationships with children, families, and other staff. Respect the confidentiality of information regarding students and families. Practices discretion when speaking with parents and other staff. This position is a part-time (twenty -five hours per week), school year (44 weeks per year) position. The following benefits are offered to part-time employees at Child Inc. 403(b) Savings Plan + Discretionary Group Retirement Annuity Plan Paid Time Off Paid holidays Mileage reimbursement Possible eligibility for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for Child Care Staff Pilot program through RIDHS. Requirements Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Experience with preparing quantity/batch cooking, preferably for young children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Experience with standards and compliance of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

This role ensures adherence to all Rhode Island Department of Health Food Code provisions by monitoring safety and sanitation, and preparing, serving, and cleaning up meals and snacks for children, staff, and volunteers according to CACFP standards. Responsibilities also include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, washing dishes and equipment, and assisting with inventory stocking and rotation.