Food Services Assistant

Hays Area Children’s Center is now accepting applications for a Food Services Assistant.  Experience with nutritional food preparation and service for large groups is preferred.  All applications will be reviewed for a potential candidate that is able to thrive in this position regardless of education or experience.  The position is  from 7:30am - 1:30pm.

Requirements:

A successful candidate must pass a criminal background check, complete a health assessment, and have a negative TB skin test.

Duties:

•    Communicate and interact positively with children, families and staff

•    Assist food service manager in all tasks regarding, preparation, serving and cleanup

•    Follow seasonal breakfast, snack and lunch menus, prepared by Childcare Coordinator

•    Oversee purchases of food within budget limitations

*** May need to grocery shop at local stores (Walmart and Dillons) – Mileage Reimbursement is available for work related trips***

•    Prepare age-appropriate meals for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age              children

•    Prepare alternative meals for children with allergies, feeding difficulties and/or families with religious preferences, as necessary

•    Maintain clean kitchen and operating appliances

•    Prepare meals for staff, board meetings and special occasions as requested

•    Notify Executive Team of any kitchen maintenance or equipment needs

•    Supervise and evaluate Food Services Assistant per agency policy

•    Complete required paperwork on time and in accordance with state (KSDE) and federal ( CACFP) regulations.

•    Attend required CACFP inservice training and maintains inservice log

•    Assure efficient management of food by updating inventories, assuring use of older food first, and minimizing long-term food storage.

Benefits:

Employees of HACC receive a 25% discount on childcare if enrollment allows for additional children in the classrooms. Competetive pay

To Apply:

Please send a resume and references to Kate at CCCoordinator@hacc.info.

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