Nutrition Aide - Full-time

Description

Responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment of the center’s kitchen in accordance with all applicable

CACFP, TDFPS, SAMHD, and Local Fire Regulations.

• Responsible for abiding by PCI Policies and Procedures, as well as, adhere to Head Start ACF Performance Standards, CACFP, and TDFPS (Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Minimum Standards).

• Responsible to maintain all food counts and logs on a daily basis.

• Responsible to ensure seating diagram charts are posted in the kitchen.

• Responsible to ensure the daily menu is posted to include any menu changes.

• Responsible for implementing hand-washing procedures at all times.

• Responsible to maintain a record and implement the special diet foods approved from a physician, registered or licensed dietitian, as mandated on each enrollee with a special diet.

• Responsible for ensuring that safety precautions are followed.

• Will be responsible to ensure all meals are served according to the 1538 time schedule.

• Will be responsible to ensure the dishwashing procedures are followed.

• Will ensure all medication boxes stored in the refrigerator are in lock and key.

• Will ensure the entire food preparation area is free of insects, bugs and/or rodents.

• Responsible for ensuring tables are sanitized daily before and after all meals.

• Will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Reporting Child Abuse – Responsible to report child abuse and neglect or suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance with the policy set forth in the PCI Employee Handbook, Head Start Performance Standards and applicable state laws regarding child abuse.

• Confidentiality of Information – Responsible to maintain the confidentiality of information pertaining to children, families, and staff as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards and PCI Employee Handbook.

• Code of Conduct – Responsible to abide by all standards of conduct as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards and PCI Employee Handbook.

• Maintain supplies and material inventory needed to carry out daily responsibilities.

• Responsible to inform supervisor of any equipment that is in need of repair or is unsafe.

• Will be responsible for serving all meals and snacks.

• Responsible for ensuring chlorine test kit is available.

• Ability to follow the daily planned menu.

• Ability to relate well to children/staff.

• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Received: 

Work is performed under general supervision of the ECC.

Given:

None

• Work is performed in a child development center environment, in which employee may experience hazardous chemicals, cleaning materials, dust, dirt and fumes, noise and a limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

• Moderate walking, standing, stooping, sitting, kneeling, bending and twisting, pushing/pulling, overhead reaching/reaching and keyboarding.

• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek, work late and/or on weekends.

• Subject to visual acuity, speech/hearing, hand/eye coordination, and manual dexterity.

• Ability to lift 5 -10 pounds frequently, 10 – 50 pounds occasionally, more than 50 pounds infrequently.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be interpreted as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this position.  Management retains the right to modify, add or delete duties of any positions.

Qualifications

A High School Diploma or GED, with a minimum of 3 months experience in food preparation. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Minimum three (3) months in food preparation. Ability to maintain accurate food counts and logs on a daily basis