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Part-Time Food and Nutrition Assistant – Verner Central

About Verner

For over 20 years, Verner Center for Early Learning has been a leader in more ways than one: our commitment to developing the youngest among us, our thorough support for families and communities, and our investment in the development of educators. Verner’s centers provide a supportive work environment, with a strong emphasis on one-on-one mentorship. Verner staff are expected to foster the supportive, play-based, interactive and reflective learning atmosphere that families have come to expect of us. Ideal applicants are open-minded and willing to grow and learn about innovative child development and family engagement best practices. Our unique benefits package includes tuition assistance, paid training, and comprehensive therapeutic support. All Verner educators are also entitled to freshly prepared and complimentary breakfasts, lunches, and snacks, courtesy of our Rainbow in My Tummy® nutrition program.

Job Description

The Food & Nutrition Assistant participates in many food service responsibilities and sanitation activities related to the kitchen. This includes, but is not limited to daily food preparation and distribution, washing dishes, and cutting fresh fruits and vegetables. Additional responsibilities include greeting parents, children, and guests. The Assistant will assure that special dietary needs are met, meals are compliant with Verner Food Policy Standards, inventory is managed to maximize safety of food products, and communicates with other departments as needed. This position is part-time 20 hrs per week.

Responsibilities

  • Stores items properly and maintains inventories
  • Assembles food, dishes, utensils and supplies needed for timely meal preparation
  • Prepares high-quality nutritional food and ensures that adequate portions are served
  • Establishes and adheres to sanitation and safety procedures prescribed for the kitchen
  • Washes dishes, pots, pans and utensils using approved sanitation methods
  • Assures that food temperatures are compliant with industry safety guidelines
  • Other duties may be assigned by the Director of Food & Nutrition

Qualifications

  • Two years of food service experience, preferably in large-scale food production
  • Basic knowledge of nutritional needs of young children and CACFP meal patterns
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Working knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures for large scale kitchen production
  • Ability to problem solve and respond appropriately to the unexpected (staff shortages, equipment malfunctions, etc.) while maintaining meal schedules
  • Physically able to lift at least 30 lbs., kneel, stoop, bend and sit on the floor to attend to children’s needs
  • Valid NC driver’s license and good driving record

Physical Requirements

The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Work environment includes frequent exposure to heated cooking equipment, frozen items, wet floors and equipment, and hot or cold conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, lift, and walk. The employee uses hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and talks and hears.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

To learn more about Verner and Rainbow In My Tummy®, please visit:

Rainbow in My Tummy

Please address specific questions about this position to Jason Treadway, Director of Food & Nutrition at jtreadway@verneremail.org

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