Substitute Food Service Worker

Acelero • Full-time • Hybrid in St. Elizabeth, United States of America • $15 / hour • 1m ago

Fast Facts

Join Acelero Learning as a Substitute Food Service Worker, supporting early childhood education by preparing and serving nutritious meals tailored to the needs of children while adhering to health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities: Prepare and serve nutritious family-style meals, maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, manage food storage and disposal, and track allergies for children.

Skills: Ability to follow USDA guidelines, food handling procedures, and maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; ServSafe Certification preferred, along with physical exams and background checks.

Location: CP - St Elizabeth, United States of America

Compensation: $15 - $15 / Hourly

Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served.

The Substitute Food Service Worker is responsible for serving meals that are nutritious and that take into consideration children’s various cultures and individual nutritional needs. This individual will prepare meals in accordance with USDA guidelines and strictly adhere to health, safety, food handling, and sanitation requirements before, during and after meal preparation. The Food Service Worker follows menu guidelines using age-appropriate portion sizes and adjusts when necessary due to the availability of menu items or an individual child’s needs, all in accordance with the CACFP standards.

Why Acelero?

Our mission is bold: To design and deliver research and evidence-based approaches to eliminate the gaps between young childrenʼs inherent potential and their achievement in school and life. With our partners, we accelerate child and family outcomes that honor all of the aspirations and cultures of the communities we serve.

Our values: Data-Informed Learning; Transparent & Open Communication; Growth Mindset; Championing Equality; Caring Teams & Communities.

What You’ll Do:

- Prepares and serves family-style meals for children, volunteers, and staff, ensuring delivery to each classroom; delivers food at the proper temperature and in the correct amounts ordered.

- Stores food and supplies properly, which includes dating all canned, boxed, and bagged foods using the FIFO method of inventory.

- Washes and stores dishes; maintains kitchen equipment including stoves, ovens, mixers etc.

- Cleans and sanitizes food transport carriers daily; always maintains cleanliness of the kitchen.

- Ensures disposal of garbage each school day.

- Tracks food and other allergies and concerns for assigned center location(s).

- Ensures that children with documented food allergy receive the correct substitution; completes the

- Food Substitution Log for all special diet substitutions.

- Performs physical inventory of equipment and/or supplies.

- Makes attendance and weekly worksheets available for review by clerks, Center Director or the Food Service Manager as needed.

- Maintains and updates various daily and monthly records and logs.

- Maintains the safety of the environment for staff and children.

- Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.

What You’ll Bring:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. ServSafe Certification preferred.

3. Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

How Much: This position is on call pays $15.49/hr.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

A meaningful mission that drives real change in the lives of children and families

If you’re ready to take on a challenge that matters and lead growth in a company where purpose and values drive every decision, apply now to join our team. Together, we’ll help every child reach their fullest potential!

This position earns up to 15.49 Hourly

Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning?

- Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve

- Career growth and professional development opportunities

- Supportive working environment

- Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment

- Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.

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