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Cleaner/Kitchen Aide/Floater

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Overview

Under the direction of the Program Supervisor and the Chef, the Cleaner/Kitchen Aide/Floater provides temporary classroom assistance, cleans the center during operating hours and provides kitchen assistance as needed.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides temporary relief to early learning staff during break times.
• Assists with kitchen responsibilities as directed by the Chef.
• Assists with children on field trips.
• Shares parent comments and child information with Teacher and Chef to help build a team relationship.
• Washes children's equipment and toys during early learning center hours.
• Empties diaper and trash cans during early learning center hours.
• Attends staff training sessions and staff meetings.
• Treats all children, parents and co-workers with dignity and respect.
• Shares classroom and center housekeeping responsibilities, including assistance in meal and snack preparation and clean-up.
• Performs other tasks as directed by the Program Supervisor or Chef.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Serv-Safe certificate.
• Two to three years of culinary experience.
• Experience assisting with food preparation.
• Experience working in a support role in the food-services arena.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word.
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the growth and educational needs of children.
• Ability to work well with a diverse population of children, families, staff and volunteers.
• Thorough knowledge of Washington State Child Care Licensing requirements.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.

Required Testing

Computer test

Certificates & Licenses

Washington State Driver's License
Serv-Safe Certificate

Continuing Education/ Training

CPR/First Aid Certification before employment
Food Handler's Permit before employment
Hepatitis B immunization within 30 days of employment
STARS Training

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
TB Screen