Food Service Assistant

Kids & Company of Linn County

Albany, Oregon

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cleaning Equipment, Cook Dishes, Documentation, Ergonomics, Food Delivery, Food Purchasing, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Services, Information Technology & Information Systems, Life Insurance, Loading/Unloading, Operations Management, Procedure Development, Record Keeping, Safety Process, Sanitation, Student Loans, Time Management, Training/Teaching, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Vision Plan
LOCATION
Albany, Oregon
POSTED
30+ days ago

What we offer our team:

The opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization serving children and families

A competitive wage in addition to a generous benefits package, to include:

This position is paid hourly, non-exempt $18.98/hour

40 hours per week M-F

Medical/dental/vision and life insurance,

403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and match,

Employee Assistance Program

PTO and phased in paid Winter and Spring break, and paid Holidays.

1 week paid vacation in July; minimum two week layoff period during summer months

Kidco is a qualifying employer for Student Loan Forgiveness programs

Generous tuition assistance program

Opportunity for professional growth and advancement

 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Essential Job Responsibilities: 

 

Kitchen Operations and Management 

Assist Food Service Specialist with food purchasing using Food Buying Guide. 

Assist with breakfast, lunch and snack preparation for children, parents and staff. 

Implement special diets 

Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen facilities, cookware, dishes and eating utensils on a daily basis. 

Maintain safe and sanitary storage of food. 

Prepare food for parent meetings and policy council. 

Assist with recordkeeping as required. 

Maintain orderly storage and kitchen environment. 

Assist with meal set up and clean up. 

Adhere to sanitation and safety procedures. 

Eat with children in the classroom 

 

  Meal Delivery and Transportation 

Comply with all program transportation policies and procedures. 

Assist with loading and unloading of prepared foods to and from food service van utilizing proper lifting and ergonomic techniques. 

Maintain clean van and up to date transportation documentation. 

Transport carriers and pans back to kitchen. 

Ensure safe and timely delivery of meals 

Assist with meal set up and clean up 

Comply with all program transportation policies and procedures. 

Assist with unloading of prepared foods from food service van. 

Adhere to sanitation and safety procedures. 

Eat with children in the classroom 

Provide feedback to Food Service Specialist on food quality, food quantity, and student/teacher acceptance. 

 

 

    

   Dishwashing and Clean up 

Wash breakfast, lunch and snack dishes using approved sanitation methods. 

Return all items to proper storage site. 

Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen facilities, cookware, carts and carriers, dishes and eating utensils on a daily basis. 

Maintain safe and sanitary storage of food. 

Maintain orderly storage and kitchen environment. 

Following established procedures and PPE (if applicable), perform periodic cleaning tasks as assigned for proper maintenance and cleaning of kitchen equipment. 

Other center cleaning duties as assigned by supervisor. 

 

Utilize Information Systems to support family/agency outcomes. 

Complete USDA tracking as needed in an accurate and timely manner. 

Maintain all records in a confidential manner in accordance with the program confidentiality policy. 

 

 

Additional Job Responsibilitie

Attend and participate in program meetings as requested by supervisor 

Complete all areas of responsibility in compliance with program code of conduct and confidentiality policies. 

Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner. 

Demonstrate commitment to mission, values and policies in the performance of daily duties. 

Other related duties as assigned by supervisor. 

 

 

About the Company

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Kids & Company of Linn County