Childcare Kitchen Staff and Floater

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Early Childhood Director, the Childcare Center Kitchen Staff/Floater will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks for children in the program. As needed, this role involves limited assistance in classroom/center activities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establishes monthly/weekly meal plans; prepares and serves meals/snacks, per plan.
• Assists with inventory, ordering and tracking of supplies to meet meal plans. 
• Keeps records of adherence to the CACP nutrition program; participates in training. 
• Coordinates with Silver Bay’s executive chef on meal planning and ordering of supplies.
• Maintains adherence to Serv-Safe or other health and safety standards.
• Ensures a clean and organized kitchen, on a daily basis. 
• Provides classroom support during children’s play and/or rest periods. 
• Relieves teachers and fills in for teacher absences, as needed.
• Assists in other classroom and center activities, as needed.
• Adheres to all NYS OCFS, Department of Health, NAEYC, CDC, and Silver Bay YMCA standards, regulations, and expectations. 
• Facilitates food service trainings, as required by CACFP.
• Participates in required training and workshops, as needed to meet NYS OCFS regulations of 30 hours every 2 years.
• Performs other duties, as requested.
• As a 24-hour operation, all staff may be asked to work weekends, evenings, night shifts and/or holidays to serve our members, guests, and program participants.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in food preparation in a childcare setting is preferred.
• Serv-Safe and/or other food handling health and safety certification is required.
• A friendly, professional demeanor is required; must have the ability to relate to children and develop positive relationships.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills.
• Must hold or be able to obtain First Aid, CPR and AED certifications within 30 days of hire; must complete Child Abuse Prevention and Health and Safety course from NYS OCFS within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people representing all social and economic segments of the community.
• Proficiency in office software, as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the ability to participate in a variety of physical activities; to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach, walk, pull, push, sit, or stand for prolonged periods of time. Other physical requirements include the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear, and have visual acuity. Work may be performed both indoors and outdoors; may be required to travel to various locations.