Food Services Aide

Our work is important and vital to children and families in the community, and we are seeking caring individuals to join our Bauer family to help us continue "to empower children and their families to thrive".

Job Title : Food Service Aide

Pay Range : $15.33 hourly

What We Do :

At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it.

Our Workplace Culture :

We are building a culture of belonging - where every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience.

Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality.

Position Summary :

The Food Service Worker is responsible for the delivery of nutrition services for children enrolled in the Early Head Start and Head Start program. This includes the preparation of meals, implementation of classroom nutrition activities, and maintenance of kitchen cleanliness and inventory.

Essential Functions :

The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list may not be inclusive of all job responsibilities and are subject to change based on business needs with or without notice.

• Prepare meals according to program menus and food safety requirements
• Prepare serving carts in accordance with Family Style Dining principles
• Ensure daily cleaning of dishes, utensils, equipment, and kitchen
• Receive deliveries and ensure accuracy
• Enhance student excitement about healthy eating through daily interactions and classroom nutrition activities  Maintain clean and orderly kitchen, aligned with local, state, and national regulatory bodies
• Complete required documentation
• Ensure compliance with Bauer Policies, State Licensing, and Head Start Program Performance Standards, and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations
• Attend twice-monthly staff meetings, monthly Professional Development Days, quarterly All-Agency meetings, and annual Pre-Service

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass routine background checks.

Education / Certification / Licensure :

Experience Required :

Knowledge and Skills Required :

What We Offer : (Full-Time 30 hours or more per week)

Other Benefits May Apply Based on Position

Bauer Family Resources, Inc . is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer.

Bauer Family Resources is a Drug-Free Workplace