Food Services Aide

Bauer Family Resources

Lafayette (IN)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 22,041

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Matching 401K

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Bauer Family Resources, located in Lafayette, Indiana, is hiring a Food Service Aide who will be crucial in delivering nutrition services to children in the Early Head Start and Head Start programs. The role focuses on meal preparation, classroom nutrition activities, and kitchen maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and a commitment to serving children and families with the highest quality services. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

Regular, predictable attendance required.
Must successfully pass routine background checks.

Responsibilities

Prepare meals according to program menus and food safety requirements.
Maintain clean and orderly kitchen.
Document worktime in a web-based system.

Skills

Commitment to serving children and families in poverty with the highest quality services

Willingness to learn and apply new knowledge

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Basic math skills

Ability to document worktime in web-based system

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our work is important and vital to children and families in the community, and we are seeking caring individuals to join our Bauer family to help us continue \"to empower children and their families to thrive\".

Job Title

Food Service Aide

Pay Range

$15.33 hourly

What We Do

At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it.

Our Workplace Culture

We are building a culture of belonging – where every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment we live in. We respect all with humility and patience.

EEO Statement

Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality.

Position Summary

The Food Service Worker is responsible for the delivery of nutrition services for children enrolled in the Early Head Start and Head Start program. This includes the preparation of meals, implementation of classroom nutrition activities, and maintenance of kitchen cleanliness and inventory.

Essential Functions

The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list may not be inclusive of all job responsibilities and are subject to change based on business needs with or without notice.

Prepare meals according to program menus and food safety requirements
Prepare serving carts in accordance with Family Style Dining principles
Ensure daily cleaning of dishes, utensils, equipment, and kitchen
Receive deliveries and ensure accuracy
Enhance student excitement about healthy eating through daily interactions and classroom nutrition activities
Maintain clean and orderly kitchen, aligned with local, state, and national regulatory bodies
Complete required documentation
Ensure compliance with Bauer Policies, State Licensing, and Head Start Program Performance Standards, and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations
Attend twice‑monthly staff meetings, monthly Professional Development Days, quarterly All‑Agency meetings, and annual Pre‑Service

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass routine background checks.

Education / Certification / Licensure

High school diploma or equivalent
Must maintain a valid Indiana driver's license and meet minimum requirement of insurance carrier at all times.

Experience Required

Previous experience in the food industry is preferred

Knowledge and Skills Required

Commitment to serving children and families in poverty with the highest quality services
Willingness to learn and apply new knowledge
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Basic math skills
Ability to document worktime in web‑based system

What We Offer (Full‑Time 30 hours or more per week)