Kitchen Assistant/ELC Floater

Mission Statement For Catholic Schools

A Catholic school is unique because of its total commitment to the three-fold purpose of Christian education: message, community, and service. It creates an atmosphere where Catholic faith can be integrated with life and learning...It equips the student to understand his role in his individual, and in his global family, and deepens his awareness of human needs....

Summary

The Early Learning Center Kitchen Staff/Floater supports the Early Learning Center Administration and teaching staff in maintaining a safe, clean, nurturing, and faith-filled environment for all children. This position assists with the preparation and distribution of meals and snacks while also providing classroom support as needed throughout the day. The Kitchen Staff/Floater helps ensure the smooth daily operation of the Early Learning Center by supporting the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of young children in accordance with Catholic values and licensing requirements.

The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by its employees.

1. Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living.
2. Respect: Affirming each person's God-given dignity and uniqueness.
3. Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.
4. Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

Part time position in the kitchen and floater for Early Learning Center. Candidate will be involved in all aspects of lunch preparation for staff and students as well as helping in various classrooms for students ages 0-5 years old.

Requirements

• Successful candidate will be a team-player and be able to take instruction for both kitchen prep and in the classroom setting.
• Duties include all aspects of food preparation; for example, cutting, and portioning. He/she must also be able to carry and lift items throughout the kitchen.
• Also, he/she will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment and clean and sanitize equipment.
• Candidate will be required to follow all state health and safety guidelines and carry out any duties assigned by the supervisor, not listed here.
• Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings.
• Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church.
• Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.
• The ideal candidates will be caring, understanding, flexible, and passionate about working with young children. They will help to create a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn and grow.
• High School Diploma.
• Preference given to those who have completed 45-hour DCF training requirements, and hold a CPR and Infant First Aid certification.
• Willing to work flexible hours.

All candidates are required to fulfill the Diocese of Orlando Safe Environment Certification process and undergo screening with the Clearinghouse Care Provider Background Screen via the following websites: