Homemaker - Echo Park

Homemaker - Echo Park

To plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children in accordance with Child Care/Preschool nutrition guidelines and CACFP regulations. The Homemaker ensures the safety, cleanliness, and sanitation of the kitchen, maintains accurate records, and supports a positive, healthy environment that promotes the well-being and development of all children in the program.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with program guidelines.
• Maintain food safety by monitoring food temperatures, sanitation practices, and compliance with health regulations.
• Receive, inspect, store, and manage food and kitchen inventory, including labeling, dating, and ordering supplies.
• Maintain accurate records, including meal counts, production logs, inventory, and sanitation documentation.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen, dishes, utensils, equipment, and meal service areas.
• Communicate food allergies, dietary restrictions, and sanitation concerns with staff and families as appropriate.
• Promote a safe, clean, and welcoming environment while treating children with warmth, respect, and dignity.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements include:

• Valid California Food Handler Card/Food Safety Certification required or the ability to obtain and maintain certification within the required timeframe.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while effectively managing multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal, written, basic mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including the use of calculators and standard office applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with children, families, staff, supervisors, and the public.
• Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to required food service sanitation standards, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., apron and hair net).
• Must successfully meet all health, fingerprinting, criminal background (DOJ, FBI, and CACI), TB, physical examination, immunization, and Mandated Reporter Training requirements as a condition of employment.

MAOF Sponsored Benefits include:

• Personal Time Off (PTO) - Vacation/personal days or sick time).
• Paid Sick Time 48 hours
• Paid Holidays per Calendar Year - 12 paid holidays.
• Bereavement Leave 5 paid days.
• Jury Duty 5 paid days.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid 100% by MAOF.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan- 5% employer match 100% vested.
• Basic Life and Accidental Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance (EAP) For team members and dependents; counseling, legal assistance, financial planning, identity theft, etc.
• Supplemental Cancer, Disability, and Accident plans.
• Employee referral bonus (referring employee earns $500 for each new hire who completes 90 days).
• Discounts for AT&T wireless, movie tickets, amusement parks, and much more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Credit Union Membership

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.