Job details
Description
This position is located at Guadalupano Family Center 1814 S. Paulina Ave., Chicago, 60608
Benefits of working with Chicago Commons:
- Located in accessible communities (Pilsen, Back of the Yards, West Humbolt Park)
- Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid STD Insurance, Employer Paid LTD Insurance
- 403b Retirement & Savings
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Chicago Commons provides support for the entire family through our Family Hub Division.
- Pet Benefits
- Credit Union Membership
At Chicago Commons, we believe the Reggio-Inspired approach to learning is one that mirrors our values. The Reggio-inspired approach to education is where children, families, and teachers work together to create a dynamic and problem-solving approach to learning. Our teachers aim to empower children to explore and learn in a unique environment that encourages a child's critical thinking and creativity.
Our early childhood program serves as the backbone for many at-risk Chicago communities, including West Humboldt Park, Pilsen, Bronzeville, and New City/Back of the Yards. High rates of poverty and limited educational and economic resources impact these neighborhoods.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists in the general operation of the food service program in preparation of breakfast, lunch and snack meal serve to early learning center classrooms.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receives daily food service and weekly milk service deliveries from designated providers.
- Monitors the temperature, quantity, and quality of food items received.
- Ensure temperature logs are accurately completed and maintained and that all food and beverage items are properly labeled.
- Reports any challenges with food service delivery to the Site Director and/or catering company directly.
- Preps and distributes breakfast, lunch, and snack meals to classrooms.
- Ensure the kitchen area, utensils, and equipment is clean, sanitized, and equipped for the preservation, storage, preparation and serving of food.
- Maintains written inventory of food, kitchen related equipment and supplies.
- Maintains records as required by the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
- Follows appropriate breakfast, lunch and snack cycle menus provided by catering company.
- Prepares orders for food and food-related supplies and places orders as required.
- Assists teaching staff with food/nutrition activities by monitoring oven baking and providing sanitary equipment for food experiences.
- Ensure proper observance of choking hazards and meal substitutions due to documented allergies, medical conditions, or religious observances.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED). Licensed Food Service Manager Certification.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to read and write English proficiently. Candidates must regularly operate a word-processing system and therefore must be able to read, produce and transmit data on such a system.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Candidates must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and are frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
COMPENSATION:
An attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package will be available commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Chicago Commons is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications
Skills
Behaviours
Required
Team player
: Works well as a member of a groupDetail-oriented
: Capable of carrying out a given task with all the details needed to get the task done wellMotivation
Education
Required
GED or better.
Preferred
High School or better.