Substitute Food Service Worker

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 childrens 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 childs 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 childrens 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 Youll 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 Youll Bring:
- Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

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

Why Youll Love Working with Us:

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

If youre 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 well help every child reach their fullest potential!

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.