POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Early Childhood Director, the Childcare Center Kitchen Staff/Floater will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks for children in the program. As needed, this role involves limited assistance in classroom/center activities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A
Essential Functions
Establishes monthly/weekly meal plans; prepares and serves meals/snacks, per plan.
Assists with inventory, ordering and tracking of supplies to meet meal plans.
Keeps records of adherence to the CACP nutrition program; participates in training.
Coordinates with Silver Bay’s executive chef on meal planning and ordering of supplies.
Maintains adherence to Serv-Safe or other health and safety standards.
Ensures a clean and organized kitchen, on a daily basis.
Provides classroom support during children’s play and/or rest periods.
Relieves teachers and fills in for teacher absences, as needed.
Assists in other classroom and center activities, as needed.
Adheres to all NYS OCFS, Department of Health, NAEYC, CDC, and Silver Bay YMCA standards, regulations, and expectations.
Facilitates food service trainings, as required by CACFP.
Participates in required training and workshops, as needed to meet NYS OCFS regulations of 30 hours every 2 years.
Performs other duties, as requested.
As a 24-hour operation, all staff may be asked to work weekends, evenings, night shifts and/or holidays to serve our members, guests, and program participants.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma required.
Experience in food preparation in a childcare setting is preferred.
Serv-Safe and/or other food handling health and safety certification is required.
A friendly, professional demeanor is required; must have the ability to relate to children and develop positive relationships.
Excellent communication and multitasking skills.
Must hold or be able to obtain First Aid, CPR and AED certifications within 30 days of hire; must complete Child Abuse Prevention and Health and Safety course from NYS OCFS within 30 days of hire.
Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people representing all social and economic segments of the community.
Proficiency in office software, as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the ability to participate in a variety of physical activities; to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach, walk, pull, push, sit, or stand for prolonged periods of time. Other physical requirements include the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear, and have visual acuity. Work may be performed both indoors and outdoors; may be required to travel to various locations.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitality
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