Food Coordinator/Center Aide

Food Coordinator/Center Aide

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of young children and work as part of a supportive team? Community Concepts is seeking a Food Coordinator/Center Aide to provide a complete nutritional program to children ages 0-5 following regulations and requirements, as well as supporting classrooms at our Jay Early Learning Center. This position is year round, generally 40 hours during the school year and 30 in the summer.

Starting rate: $16.12-17.62. This position is eligible for an additional monthly wage supplement through the State of Maine Early Childhood Educator Workforce Salary Supplement Program. The tiered supplements are currently in payments of $240, $360 or $540 monthly. Visit maine.gov/dhhs for more information.

Essential Duties:

• Adhere to existing state health requirements in regards to food preparation, serving, storage, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Meet special dietary needs and make menu adjustments as appropriate.
• Purchase and prepare all food for the center.
• Work with staff and families to plan ethnic and developmentally appropriate nutritional activities for children that encourage diversity and healthy eating habits.
• Sharing the responsibility for proper care and cleanliness of the classroom and center

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, accident, critical illness & hospital indemnity
• Paid Time Off (up to 18 days for full-time employees)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 403(b) pension plan with agency match
• Community Concepts is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Numerous opportunities for paid training

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of two years' experience as a cook preferred

Other Requirements: Considerable stamina to regularly lift, bend, and carry; a valid driver's license; basic skills with Microsoft Office; ability to obtain and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications. Pre-employment physical, SBI, DMV, Maine Sex Offender Registry, DHHS fingerprinting, fraud, and federal debarment background checks must be completed upon offer of hire and as a condition of employment; valid driver's license and travel within the service area is required.

Community Concepts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider, committed to fair employment practices in full compliance with applicable laws. Qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, physical or mental condition, or any other legally protected characteristic. Please request any necessary accommodations to participate in the application process.