Employment Opportunities

General Description

Responsibilites & Duties

• Maintain a professional attitude and a flexible, positive approach to their job and must participate in achieving the objectives of the lunch program.
• Maintain appropriate records and fully understand confidentiality.
• Participate in achieving the objectives of the Center.
• Understands and applies the philosophy of Building Blocks CDC.
• Assists in ordering and inventory of food to prepare a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks every day.
• Assists in preparation and distribution of meals in keeping with the Child and Adult Care Food Program policy.
• Assists Food Prep Specialist in maintaining and reconciling the CACFP paperwork in a timeline manner, as needed.  
• Read written recipes and must help carefully scrutinize all ingredient labels for food additives and allergens.
• Must be aware of child food allergies and preparing and serving alternative foods.
• Maintain the kitchen and all kitchen equipment and storage areas in a clean and orderly manner.  Makes recommendation to the Food Prep Specialist regarding kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Practice the standards respecting municipal health and safety laws with regard to commercial/institutional kitchens.
• Responsible for reducing waste in the kitchen by recycling and reusing when possible.
• Works together with teachers to form a strong team.
• Other duties as assigned.

• The most important responsibility is the care, safety, and well-being of all children in the center, and is required to report any suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Be flexible and able to work with all ages of children.
• Observe and assist the children as needed in the dining area. 
• Help promote good nutritional habits and sees that there is a calm atmosphere for lunch and snack.
• Provides a model of good social conduct.
• Must be able to step into a classroom if needed.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings when required.
• Maintain prompt hours and notify the Director in the event of illness.
• Follow all policies and procedures of DHS, the Center and the Tribe.
• Has a responsibility to communicate with the Director concerns regarding any problem that cannot be resolved and is leading to a confliction situation.
• If child abuse is suspected, you are required by law to report the incident.  You are required to cooperate fully in the investigation of any allegation. 

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be willing to take child development classes as required, and must have or be willing to obtain Food Service training.
• Prior experience with Food Service and Childcare, preferred.
• Valid OK Drivers License and reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to follow the Oklahoma Child and Adult Food Program Guidelines.
• Must be able to lift, stoop, kneel, and bend in order to pick up heavy cans and food inventory and put in proper storage area.

• Must be able to pass criminal background check, and pass a drug screen.