Food Aide

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Position Description:

This is a contract position where the person performs duties related to food services in the Early Head Start and Head Start program. The person actively participates in menu planning and maintaining appropriate records, along with food preparation, serving, storing, transporting, and clean up. The person fulfilling this job is expected to complete assignments with a high standard of accuracy, attention to detail, and timely completion of work. This position works under the direction of the Site Manager.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Obtains necessary components of meals to meet CACFP regulations and to ensure all daily food requirements are met
• Prepares and serves all food according to established guidelines
• Sanitize bowls, pans, utensils, work surfaces and other areas within the kitchen
• Portions food servings in accordance with CACFP guidelines
• Actively participates in menu planning
• Maintains records in accordance with specified guidelines
• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Adheres to Head Start regulations and federal and state standards regarding food preparation and distribution
• Communicates effectively with staff, parents and children on CACFP program and Head Start performance standards as needed
• Ensures children with food restrictions have appropriate food substitutions
• Responsible for following CACFP documentation as it relates to the kitchen, menu, menu substitution log, menu as served, temperature logs for refrigerator, hot and cold food, attendance-meal attendance sheets and meal counts
• Maintains confidentiality as it relates to home and school environment
• Cooperates in any investigation related to personnel, licensing, accreditation or other circumstances
• Attends all agency and departmental meetings and training as required
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management

Education:

• High school diploma required
• ServSafe Certification and previous professional experience in food preparation