Food Service Assistant

CHS Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA

Full-Time

The CHS Harrisburg Food Service Assistant will help enable the nourishment and sustenance of young children with healthy meals to deliver a high-quality experience in line with CHS' mission. This role is responsible for assisting the Food Service Coordinator with the central kitchen food production for all classrooms and catered functions. The Food Service Assistant will help maintain process and safety standards, ensure food quality standards are met, and routing and delivery functions are accurately coordinated for events. This individual will assist in packaging and delivering food to classrooms. The Food Service Assistant reports to the Food Service Coordinator with whom they work to attend to risks and issues. Starting rate of pay is $15 to $17 an hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

Working with the Food Service Coordinator hand-in-hand to prepare food service to the facility
Setting the proper temperature on equipment for products to be served
Packaging items as needed
Attending periodic meetings to review the menu, catering, and techniques of the food service facility
Completing dining room check lists and waste tracking sheets
Performing dishwashing, cleaning, and sanitation needs to enhance the well-being of children and staff
Removing trash from kitchen and service area
Complying with departmental HACCP/Food Safety procedures and initiatives, applicable State health requirements to maintain integrity of the food and prevent food borne illness to children, staff, and guests
Disseminating snacks to children prior to relevant snack times
Ensuring children's dietary needs are met and that allergies are taken into account when preparing food for specific classrooms
Conducting safety checks and implementing corrective procedures where necessary
Complying with health regulations
Setting up food at catered functions and events
Loading and unloading catering van for events outside CHS Harrisburg
Reporting maintenance concerns
Preparing documentation for maintenance of the food safety program
Responding to questions about allergy concerns to health professionals and parents when asked
Compiling accurate data on food related items
Exhibiting positive relations towards children and faculty when responding to questions and communications

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
Prior food service experience and/or knowledge of a variety of food products
First Aid, CPR, AED certifications
Valid NSF ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain one within six months of hire
Ability to respond to customer service-related issues
Ability to maintain accurate records, understand, and carry out oral and written instructions
Exceptional executive functioning, organizational, and time management skills, and an action-oriented mindset
Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused organization
Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions
Willingness to be held accountable and receive feedback
Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for children
U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances

Who we are and what we’re looking for

At CHS, we are leaders passionate about early childhood education and community betterment. Our work is driven by the desire to endow children with the resources for educational and physical well-being, while supporting and empowering their families. We listen to the needs of our diverse community and adapt to give everyone a voice. We hold each-other accountable for bringing our best and most authentic selves to school every day, creating an environment of mutual respect.

We strive to build a team of individuals that is passionate about our mission, brings in new creative ideas, and loves their work. If this sounds like you, we look forward to seeing your application.

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About Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning

At Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, we nurture children, support them in discovering their world, and help them grow to reach their fullest potential. We are passionate educators, caregivers, and role models dedicated to successful early childhood development. We believe that a rich and solid foundation, along with a nurturing and supportive environment, is critical to helping children grow. We focus on the whole child, helping them flourish in mind and body. And we set them on a path to become their strongest, brightest, and best selves in school and beyond.

Catherine Hershey’s dream was to provide children with a well-rounded education. That dream lives on in her name and is our mission at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning.

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Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.