Kitchen Aid/Janitorial Associate

About the role

Support the daily operations of a childcare center by maintaining cleanliness, assisting with food service, and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for children and staff. This role combines kitchen aide responsibilities with janitorial duties and occasional classroom support. Department: Child & Youth Services. Supervisor: Preschool/Child Care Manager. Position status: Full Time, Non-Exempt.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes and maintain kitchen cleanliness
• Perform routine cleaning throughout the center, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, sanitizing, and trash removal
• Clean and sanitize classroom tables before and after meals and snacks
• Assist with serving meals and snacks to children
• Support meal and snack preparation as directed
• Unload and organize food deliveries and supplies
• Assist in classrooms as needed to maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios
• Follow cleaning schedules and directions provided by supervisors
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized environment at all times
• Work collaboratively with staff and provide courteous interactions with children, families, and coworkers

Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry cleaning supplies and equipment, including mop buckets
• Frequent standing, bending, lifting, and moving throughout the facility
• Ability to perform repetitive cleaning and kitchen tasks
• CPR, First Aid, and Preventing Disease Transmission certification
• Pre-employment drug screening and physical
• Participation in required trainings
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• No prior experience required

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to follow directions and established routines
• Strong attention to detail, especially with cleaning tasks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Friendly and professional communication and customer service skills
• Basic knowledge of kitchen and sanitation practices preferred

Schedule

Monday–Friday; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm