HS Floater (Ridgeway Early Learning)

About the role

The Floater will prep and serve home-style meals for children in the Early Head Start program; assist with kitchen operations as needed; maintain cleanliness of the kitchen area; relieve teachers during break periods, and serve as a classroom substitute as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform according to the standards set forth by Head Start, the NAEYC, CWLA, CACFP, USDA, Tennessee Day Care Licensing and Porter-Leath while performing duties within the kitchen and classroom.
• Prep and serve meals in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served and make appropriate substitutions when necessary in accordance with USDA recommended daily dietary allowances.
• Assume responsibilities as the primary caregiver for one group of children that includes children with special needs when assigned.
• Maintain and regularly update inventory of all food, food supplies and equipment.
• Absorb kitchen information to various supervising bodies; assist in maintaining appropriate records of attendance, meal counts, etc. necessary to produce reports.
• Comply with all Health department and Porter-Leath requirements regarding food preparation, food storage and cleanliness.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen area to include washing dishes, cleaning counters and equipment, sweeping and mopping, etc.
• Perform duties as a role model to clients and staff; act as a mentor to families of children in group.
• Keep Site Manager informed of programmatic issues in a timely and concise manner.
• Works cooperatively with other staff to create a positive, enriching, and safe environment for children, families and staff.
• Contribute to team effort by performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• CDA (Infant Toddler Endorsement) preferred
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Previous Early Head Start experience preferred
• Two (2) years of relevant work experience with infants and/or toddlers (0-3)
• CPR & First Aid certification preferred
• Knowledge of Health Department standards regarding food preparation, food storage, and cleanliness
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perceive and deal with sensitive issues while maintaining confidentiality/ objectivity
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to work a heavy workload, under pressure of conflicting deadlines and competing needs
• Ability to work as a team player and interact/assist all employees as necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory requirements for this position.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision
• Work in a non-smoking area

Special Conditions

• Maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record with appropriate level of insurance