Food Service Worker

Description

Circle of Friends Child Development Center is seeking a dependable and organized Food Service Worker to support daily meal and snack services at our childcare center.

This position is responsible for receiving prepared meals, portioning and distributing food to classrooms, maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen areas, and ensuring food safety procedures are followed.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced childcare environment while supporting the health and well-being of young children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, portion, and distribute prepared meals and snacks.
• Prepare serving carts and ensure timely classroom meal delivery.
• Follow food allergy, dietary accommodation, and food safety procedures.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, dishes, and food service areas.
• Monitor food temperatures and maintain required documentation.
• Complete daily kitchen cleaning checklists and meal service records.
• Communicate supply needs and food service concerns to the Site Director.

Requirements

• Previous food service, kitchen, or childcare experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling practices.
• Ability to follow written instructions, established procedures, and cleaning schedules.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with classroom staff.
• Dependable, punctual, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, reach, push serving carts, and move food service supplies, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must successfully complete applicable background clearances, health screenings, and required food safety training.
• Must be willing to complete required documentation and participate in staff training.