A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
Kitchen and Custodial Assistant Kent Youth and Family Services - 3.6 Kent, WA Job Details Part-time $19.00 - $22.50 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Free parking Paid holidays Employee assistance program 403(b) Qualifications Food Handler Certification Full Job Description This position is responsible for preparing and serving food items that meet the children's nutritional requirements and individual children's nutritional needs; verifying quantities and specifications of orders; and maintaining facilities in a safe and sanitary condition. And ensure proper health and safety standards are met following food safety guidelines in meal preparation, storage, and service. Why join KYFS? KYFS is a non-profit Agency founded in 1970 serving low income and under-resourced children and families for 56+ years to high quality mental health and substance use disorder services, early childhood education, and after school programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists other
KYFS & PS-ESD
personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment, and that meals and delivery methods meet meal count requirements. Cleans dishes, utensils, equipment, storage, and food preparation and serving areas to maintain required sanitary conditions. Completes minor food preparation to assist with meeting mandated requirements including projected meal count requirements and scheduled serving times. Plates food using current meal serving practices, delivering meals to and from classrooms and the cafeteria. Inspects, stores, and prepares food items complying with mandated health and food safety standards. Inventories food, condiments and supplies to verify correct delivery quantities and requests orders from the main kitchen to maintain adequate quantities. Monitors kitchen and food service areas and storage, ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment. Ensures required components and quantity of each food item to meet the mandated nutritional requirements of each meal service type, (breakfast, lunch, and snack) and to meet the individual needs of the students' food allergies, intolerances, and preferences for the onsite classes. Prepares written materials (e.g., menus, reports, meal counts, etc.) for the purpose of accurately documenting foods served, providing written information, and submitting required documents as required. Attend meetings and complete on-line trainings to ensure an efficient and effective work environment. Other duties as assigned.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to relate positively to children and adults. Knowledge of sound nutritional practice, especially in relation to the needs of young children. Ability to work effectively with children, families, community members, and staff of diverse backgrounds. Ability to effectively work as part of a team and individually. Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines Ability to follow directions and guidance from the management staff. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written format, in English.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or GED preferred with at least one year of food service experience. Current and former Head Start/ECEAP parents received preference for employment vacancies of which they are equally qualified.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Complete fingerprinting/background clearance requirements through DCYF. Initial health examination, including screening for TB. Obtain a first Aid and Child CPR card within 60 days of hiring and keep current. Obtain a Food Handler's Permit prior to start and keep current
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Generally good working conditions with limited or no exposure to extremes in noises, temperature, and weather conditions. Lift up to 60 pounds with or with out assistance May include significant lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, bending.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB
TYPE/SCHEDULE
Part Time, Monday to Thursday, day shift, 5 hours per day, with occasional work on Friday.
PAY:
$19-$22.50/hr - DOE
WORK SITE/LOCATION
: Panther Lake in Kent
BENEFITS
: Part Time staff working 20+ hours per week are eligible for: 11 paid holidays (prorated); paid vacation and sick time. Company paid 403b retirement: current contribution is at 5% after one year of employment and meeting eligibilty requirements. EAP. Free parking.
