Food Service Assistant

Are you looking for a rewarding work environment with great benefits, where you will impact the lives of others (as well as yourself)?

POSITION: Head Start Food Service Assistant

LOCATION: Allen County

HOURS: school year position available (35 hours/week)

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $17.30 hour ________________________________________________________________________

JOB DUTIES:

The Food Service Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day food service operations for the assigned center.

• Comply with all requirements of the Indiana State Board of Health Food Service Sanitation Requirements (410 1AC 7-15.11) and maintain a copy of the booklet on file in the kitchen.
• Follow Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) processes and procedures at all times.
• Prepare and distribute food for breakfast, lunch and snack in an appropriate and timely manner. Included duties are:
  • Portion food in accordance with posted menus.
  • Distribution of supplies, food and non-food.
• Maintain proper storage of food and non-food supplies, keeping a running inventory.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly kitchen area by complying with the cleaning schedule.
• Maintain all necessary kitchen records.
• Comply with the Head Start Act, all Head Start regulations, federal, state, and local regulations, contractual agreements and funding guidelines.

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SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED preferred at hire. (GED must be obtained within two (2) years of hire to maintain employment.)
• Ability to operate basic kitchen equipment.
• Ability to read and understand menus and food service tracking tools.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to relate and interact effectively with individuals from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds particularly low-income.
• Become certified in CPR and First Aid within twelve (12) months of hire.
• When driving for Brightpoint, the employee must have a valid Indiana driver's license and must maintain minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 on auto insurance.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, EXT. 255 0r 206

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