Food Service Aide

Job Description

Job Description

This position is 36 hours per week. M-F located at our Lebanon center. 

Kidco proudly offers the following benefits:  

The opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization serving children and families

A competitive wage in addition to a generous benefits package, to include:

403(b) retirement plan 

Employee Assistance Program

PTO and phased in paid Winter and Spring break, and paid Holidays.

This position is August through June annually, with layoff period in July. Benefits carry year-round. 

Kidco is a qualifying employer for Student Loan Forgiveness programs

Opportunity for professional growth and advancement

Wage: $18.01/hr

36 hours per week

Position Purpose: Preparation, production, delivery and service of meals in accordance with established standards of nutrition, health and sanitation. Will provide daily transport of meals to assigned centers.

Essential Job Responsibilities: 

Dishwashing and Clean up 

Wash breakfast, lunch and snack dishes using approved sanitation methods. 

Return all items to proper storage site. 

Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen facilities, cookware, carts and carriers, dishes and eating utensils on a daily basis. 

Maintain safe and sanitary storage of food. 

Maintain orderly storage and kitchen environment. 

Following established procedures and PPE (if applicable), perform periodic cleaning tasks as assigned for proper maintenance and cleaning of kitchen equipment. 

Other center cleaning duties as assigned by supervisor.  

Food Service and Preparation 

Assist with food preparation as directed by Food Service Manager. 

Ensure safe and timely delivery of meals. 

Assist with meal set up as needed. 

Adhere to sanitation and safety procedures. 

Implement special diets 

Assist with meal set up and clean up. 

Eat with children in the classroom 

Provide feedback to Food Service Manager on food quality, food quantity, and student/teacher acceptance. 

Meal Delivery and Transportation 

Comply with all program transportation policies and procedures. 

Assist with loading and unloading of prepared foods to and from food service van utilizing proper lifting and ergonomic techniques. 

Maintain clean van and up to date transportation documentation. 

Transport carriers and pans back to kitchen. 

Ensure safe and timely delivery of meals 

Assist with meal set up and clean up 

Comply with all program transportation policies and procedures. 

Assist with unloading of prepared foods from food service van. 

Adhere to sanitation and safety procedures. 

Eat with children in the classroom. 

Additional Job Responsibilities 

Attend and participate in program meetings as requested by supervisor 

Complete all areas of responsibility in compliance with program code of conduct and confidentiality policies. 

Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner. 

Demonstrate commitment to mission, values and policies in the performance of daily duties . 

Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.