Early Learning Food Service & Classroom Support Specialist

Child Care Resources Inc; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development

Job summary

Child Care Action Council is seeking an ECEAP Classroom Support & Food Service team member in Olympia to ensure safe, compliant meal service under CACFP and to assist with classroom activities. You will help with food preparation, family-style meals, and nutrition education while supporting teachers and maintaining a nurturing learning environment.

The role requires experience in food service or early childhood education, adherence to health and safety standards, and ability to lift up to 40

Qualifications

• Experience in food service, early childhood education, or related fields preferred.
• Must meet all DCYF and ECEAP health, safety, and training requirements.
• Infant/Child CPR & First Aid.
• Negative TB test.
• Required immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Receives, transports, and prepares meals following safe handling practices.
• Replates meals for family-style service with correct portions.
• Follows CACFP meal patterns and documents logs.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of food service areas.
• Monitors temperatures and proper storage and reheating procedures.
• Supports nutrition education by modeling healthy eating habits.
• Communicates supply needs and equipment issues to supervisor.
• May order or purchase milk and snacks with designated CCAC card with approval.
• Assists teachers with daily routines and classroom organization.
• Maintains active supervision and DCYF-aligned strategies.
• Engages children positively and supports social-emotional development.
• Prepares materials for nutrition curriculum and activities.
• Collects observational notes for Teaching Strategies GOLD.

Skills

Food service experience

Early childhood education experience

CACFP compliance knowledge

Safety and sanitation knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Child Care Action Council is seeking an ECEAP Classroom Support & Food Service team member in Olympia to ensure safe, compliant meal service under CACFP and to assist with classroom activities. You will help with food preparation, family-style meals, and nutrition education while supporting teachers and maintaining a nurturing learning environment.

The role requires experience in food service or early childhood education, adherence to health and safety standards, and ability to lift up to 40