Nutrition Service Provider I - Kitchen Assistant/Dishwasher
Position Overview
The Nutrition Service Provider Assistant Dishwasher will assist the Nutrition Service Team in completing daily requirements for food services per DPI/CACFP guidelines and follow guidelines from the Head Start Performance Standards. This position is either a 10-month or a 12-month position depending on site location.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
- Assist the NSPII when necessary with meal preparation for children using portions and measurements according to CACFP guidelines.
- Ensure that breakfast, lunch, and snacks are prepared and delivered according to the daily scheduled time.
- Assist when needed with preparation of food on a daily basis.
- Assist when needed with preparation of substitute foods for children with dietary accommodations.
- Assist with putting away and storing food items once they are delivered.
- Assist with stocking food service supplies.
- Responsible for assembling and delivering dish tubs to each classroom.
- Responsible for washing dishes after each meal served.
- Assist with delivering all meals to the classrooms.
- Set up for catering events and ensure that event food and supplies are delivered to the correct location and that they are delivered on time.
- Work cooperatively with other employees and the general public, including families and children
- Attend all mandatory trainings.
Accountability and Performance Requirement
All staff members are accountable for knowing and performing the responsibilities associated with their individual position in an efficient and effective manner, understanding that each of us plays an integral role in the success of our mission. All staff will support the agency mission, vision, standards of conduct/code of ethics and strategic directions and support administrative decisions. This must be demonstrated by maintaining a positive work environment, and by behaving and communicating in an appropriate manner with children, families, coworkers, supervisors and the public while achieving performance expectations.