Nutrition Service Provider I - Kitchen Assistant/Dishwasher

Position Overview

The Nutrition Service Provider Assistant Dishwasher will assist the Nutrition Service Team in completing daily requirements for food services per DPI/CACFP guidelines and follow guidelines from the Head Start Performance Standards. This position is either a 10-month or a 12-month position depending on site location.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• Assist the NSPII when necessary with meal preparation for children using portions and measurements according to CACFP guidelines.
• Ensure that breakfast, lunch, and snacks are prepared and delivered according to the daily scheduled time.
• Assist when needed with preparation of food on a daily basis.
• Assist when needed with preparation of substitute foods for children with dietary accommodations.
• Assist with putting away and storing food items once they are delivered.
• Assist with stocking food service supplies.
• Responsible for assembling and delivering dish tubs to each classroom.
• Responsible for washing dishes after each meal served.
• Assist with delivering all meals to the classrooms.
• Set up for catering events and ensure that event food and supplies are delivered to the correct location and that they are delivered on time.
• Work cooperatively with other employees and the general public, including families and children
• Attend all mandatory trainings.

Accountability and Performance Requirement

All staff members are accountable for knowing and performing the responsibilities associated with their individual position in an efficient and effective manner, understanding that each of us plays an integral role in the success of our mission. All staff will support the agency mission, vision, standards of conduct/code of ethics and strategic directions and support administrative decisions. This must be demonstrated by maintaining a positive work environment, and by behaving and communicating in an appropriate manner with children, families, coworkers, supervisors and the public while achieving performance expectations.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of efficient use of kitchen appliances and equipment (dishwasher, microwave, etc.).
• A minimum of six months of experience working in a food service position or related duties, handling food and washing dishes.
• 1 year of cooking experience preferred
• Preferred possession of a current driver's license. Must be willing to work at other sites upon request.
• Must possess current CPR certification at all times. If not certified upon hire, NDF will provide training
• Must be willing to have a tuberculosis test at the time of hire and every 2 years thereafter.
• Successfully pass a physical examination that verifies the employee is free from communicable disease and is physically able to perform required job responsibilities. Required every 2 years thereafter.
• Successfully pass the Caregiver Background Check.

Special Position Requirements

• Have a valid Serve Safe certification.
• Have knowledge of FIFO.

Preferences

• At least 6 months experience in a high volume, fast-paced kitchen.
• 1 year of cooking experience preferred

Work Requirements

• Other duties/projects as assigned.

Safety and Health

• Next Door is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well-being and health of its employees. An essential part of each employees' job is the development of safe working practices and the observance of safety rules, including:
• Following safety warnings and directions at all times.
• Using personal safety devices when required.
• Reporting any unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Following process for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Reporting unsupervised children, after ensuring child's safety.
• Implement active supervision practices at all times, including transition times.
• Ensure knowledge of each assigned child's location at all times.

Physical Demands

• Primarily active work; occasionally lifting up, holding or moving up to 50 lbs.

Physical Activity

• Bending, stooping, kneeling, sitting on the floor, walking/transporting, handling, feeling reaching, climbing, balancing, crouching, crawling, talking and speaking clearly, hearing conversation level, tasting, smelling and seeing.

Work Environment

• Mainly kitchen setting with delivery of food to classrooms.
• Occasional off site travel, when needed to work at a different site.
• Ability to tolerate frequent changes in temperature, hot/cold

Personal/Physiological

• Ability to make frequent, significant decisions to understand and react to the development process of children.
• Ability to respond quickly and competently to an emergency or crisis situation in order to keep children and staff safe.

Note: This position description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills or efforts associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of principal job elements.