Job Summary Essential Functions:

1. Assist cook with food preparation and daily cleaning requirements. 2. Serve required amounts of food and kitchen supplies to each classroom. 3. Ensure all meals are served in appropriate and approved containers. Make sure food is always covered and served at the proper temperatures. 4. Ability to make accommodations for children with special dietary needs. 5. Do necessary cleaning and maintenance as required for a safe and orderly environment. Dispose of refuse; clean tables; sweep and mop floors; change and launder linens. 6. Comply with safe food handling regulations set by Licensing Title 22 and the CACFP Administrative Manual. Possess a food handler permit. 7. Keep accurate and true records of Mileage, Transport Logs, and Meal Production Records for transporting food from main kitchen to satellite sites. 8. Attend in-service trainings and regular staff meetings. Assist and attend meetings and center functions as required. 9. Assist in public relations events sponsored by the center. 10. Maintain a safe and healthy environment. Ensure proper food storage free of pest and vermin. Sterilize kitchen, including refrigerators and stove. 11. Participate in training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth related to the USDA Food Program. 12. Perform and complete all other related duties as assigned, including working with children directly if needed. Example of Daily Duties 1. Stove, griddle, or any equipment used for cooking cleaned after each use. 2. Refrigerator cleaned and sanitized by the end of the day. 3. Can openers cleaned before and after use. 4. Sinks cleaned with cleaner at end of day. 5. Food production area is disinfected after each meal preparation. 6. Floor swept and mopped at the end of each day. 7. All dishes removed from dishwasher and dish drainer by the end of the day and properly stored. 8. Microwave cleaned at the end of day. 9. Organize and maintain food shelves and Requirements / Qualifications Food Handlers Permit - Preferred Current Immunization Records Comments and Other Information Ability to pass background check