Summary of Position
The Food Service Worker performs functions which provide a quality nutrition program for HS/EHW nutrition program in accordance with all Federal, State, County, Municipal and Agency requirements and guidelines. The food service worker portions, and distributes food and snacks according to CACFP guidelines; and performs inventories and record-keeping.
The Building Custodian position is responsible for the cleanliness, general repair, preventive maintenance, and safety check of the Head Start facilities, equipment, and grounds.
Essential Duties: (other duties may be assigned by supervisor)
FOOD SERVICE:
Essential Duties: (other duties may be assigned by supervisor)
- Receive and prep food from vendor in accordance with USDA, CACFP, and food service contract.
- Follow the daily meal service schedule.
- Check meal components for compliance with contract and USDA regulations.
- Check and record food temperatures on Daily Meal Delivery Ticket; sign and obtain required signatures from vendors.
- Maintain all meal delivery tickets.
- Ensure that hot foods are placed in holding boxes and that cold foods are placed in the cooler. Measure and maintain records of temperatures of coolers.
- Report any concerns regarding meal deliveries, components, missing components, and temperatures in a timely manner to the Center Manager and the Nutrition Coordinator.
- Consult Child Plus to obtain meal count data for use in portioning meals and snacks.
- Portion and stage food for each class based on meal count data.
- Retrieve containers and utensils from each class after each meal.
- Return rinsed containers and utensils to vendor for cleaning and sterilizing.
- Clean and sanitize all dishes, utensils, serving carts, dish towels, mops, storage area, and cafeteria on a daily basis.
- Maintain a running inventory of all food and supply items stored at the center kitchen and report any needed stock requirements to the Center Manager.
- Make sure all trash is taken out and disposed of daily. Keep trash cans clean.
- Maintain sanitation, cleanliness and order in the food service and storage areas, in compliance with all requirements and guidelines.
- Complete all paper work on a daily basis and ensure all documents are filed at the end of each day.
- Submit weekly reports to the Nutrition Coordinator.
- Communicate routinely with Nutrition Coordinator regarding daily operations.
- Follow directions and instructions regarding work assignments and procedures.
- Follow safety guidelines and maintain a safe working environment.
- Comply with all Head Start, DHR and Agency guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Actively contribute to a positive teamwork environment.
BUILDING CUSTODIAN:
- Perform cleaning tasks such as sweeping, dusting, washing windows, walls, mopping, stripping and waxing all floors.
- Remove trash and garbage from building(s) daily.
- Perform minor repairs to site building(s) and playground equipment.
- Maintain inventory and request janitorial supplies for cleaning and up-keep of building(s) and grounds.
- Inspect building(s) and grounds for unsafe conditions.
- Remove hazardous debris from center grounds.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
- Follow directions and instructions regarding work assignments and procedures.
- Follow safety guidelines and maintain a safe working environment.
- Comply with all Head Start, DHR and Agency guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Actively contribute to a positive teamwork environment.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Possession of a high school diploma or GED certificate.
- Must possess solid working knowledge of local Health Regulations and Sanitation laws.
- Prefer experience in a lunchroom setting.
- Experience in performing general minor repairs.
- Experience working in environments with children and families from disadvantaged environments is preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- ServSafe Certification or to ability to obtain ServSafe Certification within six months of hire date.
- Valid Alabama driver’s license with liability insurance.
- Serviceable automobile.
Language Skills:
- Ability to communicate to diverse populations.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively present information to children and families.
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to compute simple math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, using a calculator.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to analyze problems confronted by program participants.
- Ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to accurately complete forms.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff members, program participants, and volunteers.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the target population.
- Sensitivity to multi-racial and multi-cultural issues.
- Ability to develop working rapport quickly and easily.
Interested applicants may apply by submitting a completed employment application obtained from the website at www.cspwal.com or by contacting the Human Resources department of CSP at (205) 469-0389 to request an application. Completed and signed applications may be submitted in person, by mail or scanned and emailed to employment@cspwal.com.