Head Start Kitchen Aide

About the role

As part of Jefferson County’s Head Start department, the Head Start Kitchen Site Aide supports a variety of day-to-day tasks that support overall functioning of classrooms, food service, cleanliness and safety, and any other program needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation for Head Start children, including portioning food according to the Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines, ensuring proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature controls at all times.
• Prepare, organize, and distribute meals and snacks to classrooms in a timely manner.
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen and storage areas, including dishes, equipment/tools, walk-ins, refrigeration, freezers, dry storage, and laundry.
• Organize and put away inventory (e.g. art supplies, office supplies, diapers).
• Reads and responds to emails and other communications.
• Occasional child-care for Head Start children, adhering to all Head Start Policies and Procedures and Performance Standards, as well as any other local, state and/or federal laws.
• May include breaks for teachers as needed, which includes actively supervising children, participating in classroom activities, and providing support to children in various learning and play activities.

Qualifications

• A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus but not required.
• Experience in food service is a plus but not necessary.
• A reliable team player who is flexible/adaptable.
• Basic math skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Awareness of local, state and federal food safety and sanitation laws, understanding of proper use and maintenance of major kitchen equipment, and commitment to quality service (training provided).
• A passion for the education of young children.

Benefits

This is a temporary, non-benefit position. Employees are able to earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours.

Pay

Hiring Range: $19.89– $25.00 USD

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Schedule

This position is a temporary, non-benefited position that will be scheduled to work approximately 20-30 hours/week, up to 130 hours per month, Tuesday-Friday from 8:00am - 2:30pm.

Additional Job Information

• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
• Must have training on: universal precautions, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and food safety certification within the first 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain physical examination and tuberculosis test at hire.
• Must be able to carry/lift loads greater than 35 pounds and transport up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Standing/walking for entire shift, frequently carrying/lifting loads greater than 35 pounds, and occasionally transporting up to 50 pounds.
• The physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations for this position include: Standing/walking for entire shift, frequently carrying/lifting loads greater than 35 pounds, and occasionally transporting up to 50 pounds.
• This position is temporary (summers off), with the possibility of renewal each school year.
• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer for every position.