United States
Save the Children
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Description
Essential Duties,
- Application of clear practice and procedure in day-to-day execution of job
- Organizes self and manages time to get things done.
- Requires supervision on operational matters related to specific tasks, and to review work progress/results
- Keeps manager informed of important issues.
- Builds effective relationships within their workgroup and with children/families
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Responsibilities and Impact
- Prepares and serves food and assists in any food related activities as directed and menus as approved by registered dietitian/nutritionist. These duties may include the preparation of food to meet the needs of children with special needs or disabilities.
- Oversee maintenance of inventory for all necessary supplies, food and equipment used for food services operations.
- Oversees the processing and storage of food and food related items as they are delivered.
- Oversees full kitchen operations and may supervise additional staff or volunteer assistance (depending on size and scope of workload).
- Implements a cost effective food service program according to federal, state and local regulations that is a financially successful operation by helping to control food and labor costs.
- Ensures that standardized recipes are followed and appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served in accordance with the CACFP meal requirements
- Prepares and serves all meals as planned, paying attention to food presentation and freshness.
- Performs any other relevant duties as assigned by manager.
Required Background and Experience, Skills and Behaviors
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a food service environment (experience having met Health Department Regulations, USDA and Head Start Standards is preferred)
- A high school diploma or G.E.D
- Must have or obtain prior to first day of work, Certification in ServSafe
- Commitment to service to Children and relevant knowledge of basic food preparation and kitchen operations, including food safety requirements
- Previous experience working with USDA/CACFP preferred
- Ability to relate sensitively with children and to work well with staff, parents and families.
- Strong team work and customer service orientation
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with children and staff
- Strong teamwork orientation and organizational skills
- To pass criminal background check including fingerprinting prior to first day of work.
- Knowledge of the basics of working with preschool children.
- Knowledge of the purpose of the Head Start/Early Head Start Program.
- Knowledge of local resources, customs and languages helpful.
- Ability to follow directions and take initiative.
- Ability to keep all information on families strictly confidential
- General bookkeeping skills are a plus.
Must have a valid driver’s license. Certification as applicable by federal, state or local Head Start or childcare regulations, now or as amended in the future. Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area). Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification (or sooner if required by local/state regulations). Acceptable tuberculosis screening results, a clear criminal records check (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and an initial health exam are required post job offer and prior to employment.
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Our dedicated and diverse staff work hard to improve the well-being of children everywhere.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.