Homemaker

About the Organization
MAOF uses a multi-generational approach to uplift the whole family. We provide social services for infants through seniors across four pillars: early child education services, senior services, community development services, and community partnership services.

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description


Mexican American Opportunity Foundation

Job Description

Title: Homemaker

Salary: $18.99 - $19.72 Per Hour

Program: Child Care/Pre-School

Status: Non-exempt, Temporary (40 hours per week)

Supervised by: Nutrition Program Manager and Site Supervisor

General Purposes

To plan and prepare meals for the children, as stated in the Child Care/Preschool nutrition guidelines according to the CACFP regulations.


Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of the Site Supervisor and the Nutrition Specialist, will follow established MAOF procedures and official guidelines and regulations to accomplish the following activities:

• Prepares meals for children daily.
• Prepares snacks for children daily.
• Takes the temperature of food upon arrival and at time of serving daily.
• Assists in serving lunch to children.
• Retrieves, washes, and disinfects dishes, utensils, and other items used in serving and
• preparing food.
• Prepares Production Records (calculations/meal count) monthly.
• Maintains inventory of food and kitchen supplies.
• Makes timely requests for orders, food and supplies.
• Retrieves, washes, and disinfects dishes, utensils, and other items used in serving and preparing food.
• Keeps kitchen in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Observes necessary health, sanitary, and safety procedures.
• Maintains clean and neat personal appearance.
• Wears apron and hair net DAILY.
• Treats each child with warmth, affection, respect, and dignity.
• Performs other light housekeeping duties as required.
• Regular attendance according to schedule.
• Attends staff meetings as assigned (in-person or virtual).
• Other duties as assigned.
• Retrieves, washes, and disinfects dishes, utensils, and other items used in serving and
• preparing food.
• Attends trainings, child care classes or seminars conducted at MAOF or elsewhere, as assigned and necessary, to have effective nutrition practices.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Bi-lingual Spanish/ English required.
• Ability to perform complex program requirements.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday.
• Strong organizational, analytic, and administrative skills.
• Proficient in reading, writing, math, and understanding of work-related material.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Excellent customer service and problem resolution skills.
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Experience working with childcare providers and CalWORKs participants receiving subsidized childcare assistance preferred.
• Working knowledge of existing County welfare system, preferred.
• Sincere commitment to provide quality service to the public.
• Sensitivity and ability to work well with diverse social, ethnic, religious, and cultural groups.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be in good physical and mental condition.
• Must pass T.B. test, drug screening and physical examination.
• Successful background and criminal clearance required and maintained, but not limited to California Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Child Abuse Index, or as required by the program.
• Must always possess Live Scan clearance during employment. Revoked fingerprint clearance will lead to immediate termination of employment.
• Must possess own vehicle, a valid California Driver's License and appropriate automobile insurance at all times.
• Ability to drive and travel, as required.
• Ability to maintain cooperative, diplomatic working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public; work as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues; and complete projects under the tight deadlines even when there are competing requirements and changes in assignments.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

MAOF Sponsored Benefits:

MAOF offers a comprehensive package of benefits and perks for both part- and full-time employees, including:

• 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

Full-Time/Part-Time
-unspecified-

Position
Homemaker

Number of Openings
1

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Location
109-White Memorial Rainbow Center


This position is currently accepting applications.