Kitchen Aide

Westbay Community Action's Children's Center is seeking a reliable Kitchen Aide to support our childcare team This role includes assisting in classrooms with children ages 6 weeks–5 years as needed; preparing and serving breakfast, catered lunch, and afternoon snack; and delivering all meals to classrooms on schedule. Responsibilities also include preparing infant bottles, washing dishes, maintaining inventory, ordering food as needed, and ensuring meals follow CACFP guidelines as well as all allergy/alternate-meal requirements. The Kitchen Aide must keep the kitchen clean and compliant with Rhode Island Department of Health regulations. Annual CACFP trainings are required, and the candidates must be willing and able to obtain a Certified Food Safety Manager License. The hours for this role are Monday through Friday, 8-2:30. If you are organized, flexible, and enjoy supporting young children and staff, we'd love to meet you

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• One year experience in food handling desired, with experience operating kitchen equipment
• Certified in safe food handling standards
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain within 90 days of employment
• Meet DCYF & BCI criminal background check requirements
• Complete annual CACFP training
• Valid driver's license is preferred
• Reliable transportation is required
• Knowledge of DHS Regulations for Childcare Centers
• Proof of Flu shot required annually.

Knowledge of

• USDA
• CACFP guidelines
• DOH Regulations pertaining to the cleanliness of kitchen area and equipment
• Serving meals to young children

Core Competencies:

• Maintain confidentiality of clients and the agency
• Practice professionalism while representing clients and the agency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member

Duties/Responsibilities:

The duties listed are the primary functions of the job and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Assist in the preparation, portioning, and serving of meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks) per the pre-approved menu
• Prepare, portion and deliver meals for all classrooms according to CACFP menu and meal schedule
• Prepare infant bottles as needed according to each infant's individual schedule
• Follow all appropriate meal plans for students with special dietary needs
• Clean kitchen, kitchen equipment, and storage areas daily as needed
• Operate and maintain equipment
• Order kitchen and cleaning supplies as necessary with the Childcare Director's approval
• Organize and maintain kitchen and storage areas as per Department of Health regulations
• Keep inventory of all food and supplies in supply closet
• Receive food deliveries and put all food and supplies in designated areas
• Follow first in first out procedures with all food, ensure all food is appropriately labeled with dates as needed and dispose of expired food
• Stay up to date on CACFP meal pattern requirements
• Temperature check all food at time of delivery, place in refrigerator/stove/freezer to maintain temperature until served
• Record refrigerator temperatures daily
• Record any menu changes and substitutions daily
• Keep and update all necessary CACFP required documentation and file in assigned area as required
• Provide direct supervision of children and classroom support as needed; including covering

Physical Requirements:

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee must frequently use hands, fingers, handle or feel objects, 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 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The environment is a kitchen and school classroom. Universal standard precautions are necessary due to the potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, respiratory infections, and other biohazardous materials. This position requires the individual to have their own transportation. A current unrestricted license to drive and documented auto insurance is preferred.

Westbay Community Action is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Food handling/operating kitchen equipment: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person