Kitchen Coordinator / Child Care Assistant

The Kitchen Coordinator position is responsible for preparing / serving meals and maintaining and cleaning kitchen areas for children enrolled in the Program. Also, this position is responsible for assisting with implementing and supervision of children's activities which may include toddlers and/or preschool age children. This position works cooperatively with parents, other Westside Early Childhood staff members and school professionals to maintain a safe and educational environment

Starting Wage: $12.39/hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be of good moral character
• experience in food handling

Duties and responsibilities of position include:

• Assists in the kitchen area prior to, during and after meals are served to children.
• Assists in maintaining kitchen work areas and keeping equipment, utensils and food plates clean, sanitary and orderly (per Health Department and DHHS guidelines).
• Assists in cleaning kitchen equipment, food storage / supply areas according to the facility schedule.
• Uses commercial dishwasher and other standard kitchen equipment; de-lime dishwasher on an assigned schedule.
• Follow planned menu and prepare toddler and preschool breakfast / lunch
• Ensure refrigerators are clean and all food is dated (if opened).
• Serve all food at proper temperatures while following all food safety requirements
• Assisting in implementing educational and recreational activities in a safe classroom environment
• Working cooperatively with parents, staff and school professionals to maintain a safe educational environment

Westside Early Childhood Centers offers benefits to staff working 30 plus hours per week and include competitive wages, health, dental and vision insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, life insurance, voluntary life and short term disability insurance, reduced child care rates, paid professional development time and Wellness Program.

Westside Early Childhood Centers is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background, reference checks, and fingerprinting process. Westside Early Childhood Centers is a tobacco-free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift