Lunch Aide

mmcaa; Michigan; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

mmcaa in Michigan is looking for a Preschool Program Assistant to help with daily lunch duties and maintain program quality. Successful candidates will have a high school diploma, experience with young children, and the ability to work collaboratively.

Key responsibilities include food preparation, safety compliance, and community engagement. Training in CPR and First Aid is required, alongside proficiency in computer skills. Reliable transportation is a must.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older with experience working with young children.
• Need to obtain ServSafe certification or attend a local safe food worker course.
• Must complete 16 hours of annual training along with CPR and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily preschool lunch duties and interact with children.
• Responsible for food preparation, safety, and cleanliness.
• Complete required documentation and participate in community events.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficient computer skills

Ability to navigate conflict

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

General Responsibilities:

• Assist in the daily operation of the preschool program lunch duties.
• Ensure quality program service delivery.
• Protect the privacy of customers/families and hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of service.

Specific Duties:

• Assist in the serving of lunch, interacting with children and providing support to the classroom as duties allow.
• Pick up and deliver lunches to the site (as needed); return insulated carriers and serving items to the school kitchen; use of personal vehicle is required (depending on yearly food service contract).
• Responsible for prepping, temperature control, clean up/sanitation, rotation of food inventory, and all other food safety duties.
• Responsible for the weekly purchasing of groceries, placing orders for and pick up of bulk food orders, and timely submission of receipts.
• Work effectively with Teaching Teams, Regional Coordinator and Component Coordinators in meeting program and overall departmental monthly, quarterly and annual goals and objectives.
• Accurately complete required program documentation and record keeping in a neat and timely manner.
• Recruit families and promote agency programs within the community.
• Participate in personal and professional development activities, including staff meetings, conferences, training opportunities, as identified and approved by supervisors.
• Attend community events and meetings to support the agency programs, including evening and weekend events/meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older, have a high school diploma/GED, and have experience working with young children.
• Shall possess a ServSafe or be willing to attend a local health department safe food worker course.
• Must complete 16 hours of annual training in addition to CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen training.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively.

Additional Requirements:

• Complete additional certifications as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and code of ethics at all times.
• Must have Proficient Computer Skills. (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet)
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance, and MMCAA’s ‘Insurance Carriers’ driving record review.
• Successfully complete required background checks at time of hire and when requested.
• Shall provide written report by a physician stating their physical capability and freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
• Must have good communication and organizational skills and be able to work effectively with people.
• Must be self-directed and able to multi-task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must possess the ability to prioritize and complete tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allocated time frames.
• Must be willing to accept new challenges.
• The ability to navigate and effectively resolve conflict.
• Must comply with Agency tobacco free and drug free policies.
• Understand the importance of daily work attendance, and its impact on coworkers, clients, and the agency.
• Must be able to lift and carry a child weighing 45 pounds in an emergency situation.
• Must be physically capable of performing CPR (with appropriate training).
• Must be able to work at the same level as a preschool child –bend, sit on floor or child’s chair, squat.