Location Foothill Center - Vista, CA

Hourly Range $20.76 - $24.68

25 hrs per wk - 50 Weeks

Schedule: 7:15am-12:45pm

• ​ Assists in the preparation and distribution of large and small quantities of food; co mp letes rou tine kit ch end ining roo mfood cho res as a ssign ed; p repa res ne ce ssa ry fo od and se rving ite ms or se rvice p rior to or a fter u se; cleans, cuts, trims, chops and/or slices food products; opens containers and bags of fresh and frozen foods, fruits, etc., or dry goods and cereals and slices, divides, etc.; divides and/or assists in dividing food into appropriately sized portions and/or containers; loads carts for food distribution and unloads carts upon return; sa nit izes su rfa ce s, picks up a nd puts aw ay mate ria ls in the cla ssroom or kit chen in o rder to ma int ain a sa fe and o rga nized e nviron ment
• Ma int ains in ven to ry of food and supp lie s; prepa res and maintains re co rds in co mp lian ce with C AC FP requ ire ment s; maintains temperature logs, inventory, ordering, and menu production records; completes and/or ensures that sites complete assigned documentation; prepares documents or emails using a computer and performs administrative tasks such as filing/sorting paperwork.
• Pla ces food o rde rs; pa rt icipa tes in kit chen clean up, invento ry and other kit chen ta sks as reque sted and/or assigned; Ma int ains a ccu rate re co rd keep ing for p rog ram requ ire ment s.
• Cleans equipment using specific chemicals to ensure sanitary standards; conducts major cleaning of refrigerators, storerooms, and equipment; cleans and sanitizes tools, equipment, work station, work station counters and floors; mops/ sweeps kitchen, washes tools, equipment, work tables, walls, refrigerators and other dishes as assigned; follows all safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Drives to assigned sites to distribute food and other supplies and unloads; inspects and maintains vehicle.
• Sweeps, mops, and cleans floors and floor drains; removes trash and garbage to designated areas.
• Provides support with client services, as appropriate.
• May assist cla ssroom st aff in a ct ivitie s, fie ld t rips a nd o utd oor a ct ivi ties
• May inte ra ct with child ren du ring meals for so cializing and edu ca tio nal e xpe rien ce and a ssist in a ct ivit ies re lated to t he cu ltu ral b ackg round of the ch ild ren and families se rved.
• Co mmun icates w ith pa re ntsfamilies as n eed ed.
• Att ends all required staff and parent meetings, wo rkshops, trainings and meet ings as dee med ne ce ssa ry by the su pe rviso r
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Effective communication skills with staff, parents and children of various cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Food production, sanitation and safety procedures prescribed for large scale kitchen production and food ordering and inventory systems and standard units of measurement used in food services.

• Perform work with minimum supervision; learn and perform simple cooking and food preparation techniques
• Stoop, stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds repetitively
• Follow verbal directions
• Drive a van as needed for food service delivery

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent AND six (6) months of experience working in a kitchen, restaurant or food service facility.
• Working knowledge of large-scale food production, sanitation and safety procedures prescribed for large scale kitchen production and food ordering and inventory systems.
• Basic literacy skills including the ability to read, write, and speak English to keep temperature logs, inventory, ordering, and menu production records and enter data into a computer tracking system.
• Ability to problem solve and respond appropriately to the unexpected (staff shortages, equipment malfunctions etc.) while maintaining strict meal schedules.
• Valid CPR, First Aid and Food Handlers Certifications must be obtained within first ten (10) days of employment and maintained throughout employment (paid, designated training may be available through MAAC). In the event an employee does not attend MAAC scheduled training, they must obtain the cards through outside resources and costs will not be reimbursed. The certifications must be obtained and maintained within prescribed timelines.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.