SUMMER FOOD KITCHEN ASSISTANT - Jamestown

Description

Position Data:

Grade: 2 Non-Exempt

Reports to: Child Care Council Director

Basic Function or Position Summary:

Assists with food preparation and delivery of food for children at sites throughout Chautauqua County.

Temporary Part-time position 

For the duration of the Summer Food Program : Beginning date: 6/29/26  ending date: 8/21/26

Pay Rate is $16.32 / hour.  up to 29 hours/weekly

Requirements

  IV. Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

· Assist in the preparation of breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily 

· Ensure special food requirements for food allergies are followed

· Keeps stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean; Ensures that food supplies are rotated, and all perishables are labeled, dated, and stored properly, as directed

· Test the temperature of foods at specified intervals

· Set up for delivery of food 

· Place food into vehicles for transport to off-site locations

· Maintain kitchen cleanliness and proper food preparation according to health department code requirements and kitchen procedures 

· Support in the transportation of meals and supplies to sites 

· Assist with stocking of groceries

· Complete needed paperwork

· Promotes agency mission.

· Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.

· Maintains consistent professional customer service.

· Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.

· Other duties as designated by supervisor

V. Key Working Relationships: 

A. Internal: ECE Center Directors, Head Cook, Assistant Cook, Child Care Council Staff, Child Care Council Director

B. External: Vendors, customers, and agencies

VI. Supervisory Scope:

A. Number of staff supervised: 0 

B. Titles supervised: None 

VII. Organizational Responsibilities:

· Adheres to Summer Food and CACFP food preparation and safety regulations

· Adheres to all policies and procedures

· Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes

· Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate

· Participates in organizational and divisional management systems

VIII. Knowledge, Skills Required:

· 16 years of age or HS diploma and /or GED

· Knowledge of health and sanitation procedures and practices

IX. Physical 

· Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort

X. Special Requirements: 

· Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times

· Valid Driver’s license 

· Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle

· Reliable transportation

· Ability to travel throughout the county 

· Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required; subject to random drug and alcohol testing for cause 

· Works compassionately with a diverse population