Description ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensures all children are appropriately chaperoned and never left unattended in all situations such as facility, transportation, playground, or community outing. • Assists Cook(s) in daily food preparation using efficient methods in volume food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and snack. • Assists in the requisitioning of food and supplies. • Assists in the maintenance of equipment and a clean kitchen facility according to PA State Health Department, Head Start Performance Standards, and State Regulations. • Maintains records required by Child and Adult Care Feeding Program (CACFP), i.e. food usage, menu changes, inventory, daily meal counts, allergies, ordering, etc. • Assists in conducting on-site mini training sessions for parents and staff. • Stores equipment and food according to regulations. • Assumes responsibility for the center’s food service in the cook’s absence. • Provide children with allergies and special diets the correct substitutions. • Sets tables. • Food Preparation for Parent Meetings and evening meetings. • Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • When in assigned center eats with children as needed sharing the same menu while demonstrating socially acceptable behaviors and manners. • Provides assistance with phone and door as needed at the center. • Attends evening meetings and participates in job related training as required. • Able to lift up to 40 lbs and bend as necessary. • Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality. • Performs overnight travel as required. • Mandated Child Abuse/Neglect reporter Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Proficient oral and written communication skills • Proficient reading, writing, and math skills • Ability to deal tactfully with the public • Demonstrates the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing environment • ServSafe Certification • Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: • High School Diploma or GED. (Required) • Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities prior to employment. (Required) • Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances prior to starting employment. (Required) • Must pass initial and annual physical exam and TB screening. (Required) • Must meet vaccination requirements set by funding sources. (Required) • Reliable transportation. (Required) • Current PA Driver’s License (Preferred) • Experience with volume cooking and serving the public. (Preferred)