Position Summary The Custodial Aide/Kitchen Aide will monitor and maintain the cleanliness of the Early Childhood Program and playground. This position also includes responsibility for all daily food preparation, food distribution, waste management, and cleanliness of kitchen facility, dishes etc. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES: General Maintenance of the Child Development Center: • Sweep, wet/dry mop all the floors in the hallways, common areas. • Clean adult and children’s bathrooms daily. • All paper dispensers are to be refilled daily or as needed. • All sinks are to be cleaned and disinfected daily. • Remove paper, trash, and garbage from assigned areas and place in dumpster for disposal. Essential duties regarding kitchen responsibilities: • Collect student counts and call in food order to the food service caterer daily and in a timely manner. • Set up all food items delivered and prepare the food to be warmed and divided per all classrooms. • Deliver meals from kitchen to classrooms on a daily basis. • Ensures that all work surfaces and kitchen area is maintained in a clean fashion at all times. • Ensures that all serving ware is cleaned properly and stored. • Maintains an accurate inventory of food items and puts away food order and supply orders. • Adheres to all safety and sanitation regulations. • Adheres to the CACFP Guidelines for food handling, and nutrition guidelines as well as sanitation. • Performs other duties as assigned. PQI Functions: • Ensure the consistent accurate collection of the data • Identify patterns and trends of administrative services • Use results of data to inform supervisor of trends that may impact services QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum H.S. Diploma or GED for this position. • Knowledge of proper and safe food handling, sanitation and safety procedures, i.e. proper food temperatures, and preparation guidelines. • Strong organizational skills. • Ability to work in a fast paced environment. • Ability to work in a multi-cultural/multi ethnic environment. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Catholic Charities offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including: For Good Health: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance For a Secure Future: Life, AD&D and Long-term disability insurance For Retirement: 403(b) Plan, with employer matching contributions for eligible employees For Career Advancement: Training and development opportunities and for Licensed Clinicians ability to apply for the education Loan Forgiveness Program under The National Services Health Corp. For Work Life Balance: Generous paid time off; including vacation and sick time. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and confidential counseling Catholic Charities Inc., Archdiocese of Hartford is in compliance with all applicable discrimination laws. All hiring, promoting, and transferring is done on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to membership in any protected class. EEO/ AA/ M-F/ VET/ DISABLED.