PRIMARY PURPOSE: Perform duties as determined by cook, including assisting cook in preparing and serving meals for classes daily. Working with teaching team, parents, and children. Kitchen clean-up daily.. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Reason position exists is to perform these functions): 1.Food preparation and planning a.Prepare food daily. b.Use planned rotation menus; follow approved and credited recipes for menu items and for cook'schoice (up to twice monthly). c.Prepare nutritious and appealing meals and snacks that meet the developmental/individual needs,allergies, and preferences of children 0-5, following CACFP guidelines. d.Meals are planned and prepared for serving at specified meal times. e.Cover prepped food for transport from kitchen to classroom. f.Transport meals to classroom on carts, prepped and ready for individual children. g.Monitor meal service and replenish food as needed onto tables. h.Maintain appropriate dish supplies in classroom and other appropriate storage areas. i.Inventory formula, jarred baby food, and any specialized formula or dietary needs and give orderform to Cook for purchasing (EHS). j.Appropriately sanitize bottles and sippy cups after each use, if applicable (EHS). k.Collaborates with teams to ensure that individual child nutrition needs are documented, monitored,and updated regularly. l.Attractively present food to children and role model good eating habits. 2.Sanitation and Safety a.Maintain sanitation based on state and program guidelines. b.Maintain a safe environment in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times. c.Label cupboards and drawers. d.Wash all dishes, utensils, and cookware following established procedures. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma or equivalent required. • Two years paid experience and/or training directly related to the Position Description preferred. • Ability to communicate and work with children and families. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative as well as ability to work with a team. • Willingness to follow program food philosophy. • Current Oregon Food Handler’s card or ServSafe® Food Safety Certification at time of hire.
