Center Aide – Part Time

Community Action Program for Central Arkansas; United States; On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Program for Central Arkansas in the United States seeks a Center Aide to support food service and classroom activities within Head Start. The role requires a High School diploma or GED, at least 3 months in food service, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to travel for training.

You will help prepare meals, maintain a clean facility, and support staff and families. The position emphasizes safety, sanitary practices, and teamwork, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and basic math skills required.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain accuracy in food preparation and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a warm and welcoming environment for children and staff.
• Assist in daily preparation and serving of breakfast, snacks and lunches in Migrant & Seasonal programs.
• Clean the facility daily, handle dishes, trash and bathrooms.
• Keep kitchen area clean, organized and sanitary with proper food storage.
• Transport food to designated sites as needed and support Food Service Manager with daily prep and nutrition documentation.

Skills

Read & write

Mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

STATEMENT OF THE JOB

Under the overall supervision of the Early Childhood Director and the direct supervision of the Center Manager Perform duties related to food service and maintaining a clean facility and playground Work as a teacher aide in classrooms when needed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in creating a warm and welcoming environment that supports childrens growth and developmentMaintain a professional attitude with staff parents volunteers and children at all times
• Assist in the daily preparation and serving of breakfast snacks andor lunches including preparation of infant food and formula in the Migrant & Seasonal programs
• Responsible for daily cleaning of the building including but not limited toclean up of dishes and utensils
• vacuum all carpeted rug areas spot clean as needed
• clean all tile floorstake trash out and wash garbage canslaundryclean childrens and staff bathrooms
• Assist in keeping the kitchen area clean organized and sanitary including proper storage of food and supplies
• Thoroughly clean the refrigerator and freezer at least weekly
• Assist and serve as a backup for the Food Service Manager in daily food preparation
• Assist Food Service Manager in preparing documentation relating to nutrition
• Assist with transporting food to designated sites
• Responsible for wearing Non skid footwear while working in the kitchen
• Cut resistant gloves must be worn when using cutting tools knives etc in the kitchen
• Assist in obtaining and documenting In Kind Non Federal Match for parent and community activities
• Work cooperatively with all classroom center staff
• Responsible for data management in designated areas
• Assist in the avoidance or appearance of fraud and insurance of compliance in designated areas

NON ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Respect confidentiality in all aspects of the Program
• Must be willing to participate in all training designed for professional development
• Able to handle stress tension and exasperation that contact with many children and adults may bring every day
• May be called upon to administer first aid to children or staff at any time in the program The incidental nature of this circumstance effectively establishes first aid as a collateral duty rather than a primary onePerform other job related duties as necessary for the overall operation of the program

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

Experience Requirements

• Three months experience working in food service

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to pass tuberculosis screening annually and initial health examination within first three months of employment
• Valid drivers license access to transportation with liability insurance and willing to use vehicle for Agency related travel
• Must be able to travel out of area overnight to attend training
• Able to hear and communicate orally with children and adults
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close distance and peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Occasionally lift andor move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to lift filled food service containers and have the physical ability necessary to clean the facility

Skill Requirements

• Ability to read write and perform mathematical calculations

Personal Traits

• Be in sympathy with the concepts of the Head Start Program
• Able to keep confidential information without inappropriately divulging it
• Able to make decisions and work without continual close supervision

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and or ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Start Date ASAP Salary 1278 1559 Depending on Experience