CUSTODIAN/FOOD SERVICE AIDE - Kake Head Start

Vacancy Name

CUSTODIAN/FOOD SERVICE AIDE - Kake Head Start

Vacancy No

VN763

Employment Type

Part Time

Location

Kake HS

Salary Range

17.29

Salary Period

Hourly

Benefits

As a part time, regular employee, you will be eligible to participate in our competitive benefits programs on the first day of the month after your 60th day of employment, including but not limited to:

1. Employee Assistance Program

2. Up to 20 days (160 hours) of accrued Paid Time Off

3. Up to 12 Established paid holidays, 10 for Child Development site staff

4. Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Job Details

JOB SUMMARY: Retrieves & serves meals from the School District; ensures accurate meal counts, documentation and reporting of food served; ensures kitchenette, classroom, office, bathroom and hallway are clean, safe and sanitary; ensures outside entrances and walkways are clean and safe; notifies supervisor of supplies needed; assists with classroom activities as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists supervisor in ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state sanitation and safety regulations, Head Start Performance Standards, Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines, including, but not limited to traditional foods guidelines, Child Development Division Head Start/Early Head Start Policies and Procedures and the Head Start Work Plan.

• Maintains all records of meal counts and meal receipts.

• Ensures safety of food and food handling.

• Ensures all food service areas are clean and orderly.

• Is responsible for the overall cleaning, dishwashing, and garbage removal.

• Clean all stations, equipment, floors, and shelving.

• Wash all dishes, containers, pans, and utensils.

• Remove all garbage daily.

• Assists in ensuring adequate sanitation of kitchenette and safety of equipment.

• Assists with required documentation and records, including Monthly Safety Checklists.

• Participates in food related learning activities with children.

• Maintains the building in a clean and orderly condition. Performs heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and windows, and removing garbage.

• Removes snow/ice from outside entrances and walkways to ensure safety of premises.

• Cleans and sanitizes kitchenette, classroom, office, bathroom and hallway, as well as ensures safety of the environment.

• Ensures safety and sanitation guidelines are followed. Mixes water and detergents or chemical cleaners in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.

• Ensures that fire extinguishers are in working order and conducts a monthly evacuation drill to include testing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

• Maintains inventory of adequate supplies and equipment for cleaning and maintenance duties.

• Assists staff with classroom set-up and storage of equipment and supplies as necessary.

• Attends weekly staff meetings, regular meetings with supervisor and participates in all required training.

• Reports any irregularities to Site Supervisor in a timely manner.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the classroom as requested by supervisor and as work schedule permits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow established policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage work time well, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, courtesy, and tact.
• Ability to establish good rapport with people of diverse cultures and belief systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment, professional boundaries, ethics, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Maintains confidentiality as it relates to information about children, families and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB CONDITIONS:

• Agency is a mandated drug and alcohol-free workplace.
• Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Use computers and computer programs effectively to enter data, create spreadsheets, and process information.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Communicates with others outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, and other external sources in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail in keeping with current policies & procedures.
• 'Home style' kitchen and classroom settings.
• Ability to respond quickly to children's needs and emergency type situations.
• Must be flexible in work schedule to help meet required teacher/child ratios in all classrooms.
• Must have the ability to operate the following equipment: desktop computer, telephone, copier, PC printer, and fax machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to grasp, type, see, talk, hear, and lift and carry 50 pounds of weight by utilizing proper lifting techniques and working in a safe manner. This position will also be performing physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, and handling materials.
• Occasionally performs sedentary activities that require sitting for long periods and repetitive use of hands, wrists and arms for handling, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Must be in good general health and free from serious physical, mental health and/or substance abuse problems.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a part-time position, 22 hours per week, 37 weeks per year. Occasional hours outside of the work schedule may be required as job duties demand.

TRAVEL:

Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected for training purposes.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school degree or GED.
• Must provide TB screening and basic physical exam within thirty (30) days of hire with follow-up every three (3) years at employee's expense.
• Must pass state and federal background checks, including fingerprints.
• Must attend 15 hours of professional development training annually.
• Must obtain Alaska Food Worker's Card within thirty (30) days of hire with follow-up (3) years at employer's expense.
• Responsible work ethic with reliable attendance.
• Must keep all matters concerning participants in strictest confidence as required by HIPAA privacy and the 42 CFR, Part II confidentiality regulations.
• Proven ability and willingness to be self-directed in problem-solving and decision-making. Perform basic assignments with little or no direct supervision while also working effectively as a team member.
• Demonstrate basic level of computer skills necessary to use and create documents and reports, spreadsheets, workshop materials and slide presentations. Enter data into intricate database programs and proficiently use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage work time well, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to meet work schedule requirements.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with young children.

BENEFITS: As a part time, regular employee, you will be eligible to participate in our competitive benefits programs on the first day of the month after your 60th day of employment, including but not limited to:

1. Employee Assistance Program

2. Up to 20 days (160 hours) of accrued Paid Time Off

3. Up to 12 Established paid holidays, 10 for Child Development site staff

4. Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT (EEO)

RurAL CAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the federal, state and local laws and regulations. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex(including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information(including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are subject to certain federal recordkeeping/reporting requirements. In order to comply, we will request information from you regarding ethnicity, race, veteran status, and disability status. Agreeing or refusing to provide this information is completely voluntary, will not adversely impact your possible employment, and will only be considered as part of your application upon your request in compliance with our Affirmative Action Plan.