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This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: Program Assistant Cook/JanitorUpdated September 2025Department: Bright BeginningsReports to: Childrens Program Lead CookEmployment Type: In-Person, Full-Time, Hourly, Non-ExemptAbout Our HouseOur House empowers homeless and near-homeless families and individualsto succeed in theworkforce, in school, and in life through hard work, wisedecision-making, and activeparticipation in the community. The Our House team has defined a set ofseven GuidingPrinciples that characterize our culture and that we intentionally seekto uphold: Hard Work,Wise Decision-Making, Community, Initiative, Integrity, Safety, andHeart.About the RoleYou will be responsible for day-to-day cleanliness of both ChildrensCenters and preparingmeals for the children. You will work alongside the Lead Cook to prepareand serve breakfast,lunch, and snack for children attending the Bright Beginnings ChildDevelopment Program andchildren attending Our Club Youth Development Program. You will alsowork alongside JobTrainees and team members to ensure that both Childrens Centers arecleaned daily.What Youll Do? Provide janitorial services in the Childrens Center? Sweep, mop, dust, vacuum, empty trash, clean restrooms, and any othercleaningspills/accidents that occur throughout the day? Keep inventory of and organize cleaning supplies? Maintain a schedule of tasks through the week? Work closely and coach the Housekeeping Job Trainee? Provide support to the Childrens Program Lead Cook in preparing andserving meals? Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snack for the children inattendance? Clean the kitchen, pots, pans, dishes, and trays after meals? Ensure all kitchen supplies are properly clean, stored properly, andin goodcondition? Ensure all kitchen equipment is clean and in good working order asdefined by theArkansas State Board of Health? Ensure kitchen, walk in, pantry, and dishroom are sanitized anddisinfected and allitems are properly stored daily? When the Childrens Programs Cook is out, the Assistant Cook / Janitorwill fill inand assume those roles and responsibilities? The Assistant Cook / Janitor needs to be knowledgeable in and adhereto all rules,regulations, and requirements and attend mandatory trainings of thefollowing:? Arkansas Minimum Licensing Requirements for Child Care Centers? Department of Health Code for Commercial KitchensOur House Inc. PO Box 34155, Little Rock, AR 72203 (501) ? Special Nutrition Plan Meal Pattern and other requirement? Attend Child and Adult Care Food Program training annually? Complete Servsafe training? Conduct other duties as assigned to fulfill Our Houses missionWhat Youll Bring? At least 1 year experience in the food service industry? Experience in batch cooking? At least 1 year experience in janitorial work? Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, parents, and communitymembers? Experience with conflict resolution and/or crisis management? Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, andself-directed? ServSafe certification preferredRequirements? CPR / First Aid certified within 90 days of employment? Must be able to pass criminal background checks, child and adultmaltreatment registrychecks, sex offender registry checks, and a pre-employment drug screen? Must be able to lift 30 lbsBenefits & PerksVisit our careers page for more information on benefits and perksOur House is a drug-free workplace.Our House is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and arecommitted to creating aninclusive environ ment for all team members. People of color and membersof the LGBTQcommunity are encouraged to apply.2