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STATEMENT OF THE JOB: Under the overall supervision of the Early Childhood Director and the direct supervision of the Center Manager. Perform duties related to food service and maintaining a clean facility and playground. Work as a teacher aide in classrooms when needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Assist in creating a warm and welcoming environment that supports childrens growth and development. * Maintain a professional attitude with staff, parents, volunteers, and children at all times. * Assist in the daily preparation and serving of breakfast, snacks and/or lunches including preparation of infant food and formula in the Migrant & Seasonal programs. * Responsible for daily cleaning of the building, including, but not limited to: * clean-up of dishes and utensils, * vacuum all carpeted / rug areas, spot clean as needed, * clean all tile floors, * take trash out and wash garbage cans, * laundry, * clean childrens and staff bathrooms. * Assist in keeping the kitchen area clean, organized and sanitary, including proper storage of food and supplies. Thoroughly clean the refrigerator and freezer at least weekly. * Assist and serve as a backup for the Food Service Manager in daily food preparation. * Assist Food Service Manager in preparing documentation relating to nutrition. * Assist with transporting food to designated sites. * Responsible for wearing Non-skid footwear while working in the kitchen. Cut-resistant gloves must be worn when using cutting tools, knives, etc. in the kitchen. * Assist in obtaining and documenting In-Kind (Non-Federal Match) for parent and community activities. * Work cooperatively with all classroom / center staff. * Responsible for data management in designated areas. * Assist in the avoidance or appearance of fraud and insurance of compliance in designated areas. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Respect confidentiality in all aspects of the Program. * Must be willing to participate in all training designed for professional development. * Able to handle stress, tension and exasperation that contact with many children and adults may bring every day. * May be called upon to administer first aid to children or staff at any time in the program. The incidental nature of this circumstance effectively establishes first aid as a collateral duty, rather than a primary one. * Perform other job-related duties as necessary for the overall operation of the program. Requirements JOB REQUIREMENTS: * Educational Requirements: * High school diploma or GED. * Experience Requirements: * Three months experience working in food service. * Physical Requirements: * Must be able to pass tuberculosis screening annually and initial health examination within first three months of employment. * Valid drivers license, access to transportation with liability insurance and willing to use vehicle for Agency related travel. * Must be able to travel out of area overnight to attend training. * Able to hear and communicate orally with children and adults. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. * Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to lift filled food service containers and have the physical ability necessary to clean the facility. * Skill Requirements: * Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations. * Personal Traits: * Be in sympathy with the concepts of the Head Start Program. * Able to keep confidential information without inappropriately divulging it. * Able to make decisions and work without continual close supervision. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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. Start Date: ASAP Salary: $ 12.78 - 15.59 depending on experience. Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 1:.00 p.m. Monday - Friday