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Job Code:2022-FORT WOR-012
Location:Fort Worth, TX
FT/PT Status:Regular Full Time
  

Position Information:

WE'VE GOT BENEFITS!
Paid Bi-weekly
Employee Only Health Benefits-$30/month
Free Employee Only Life & Dental Insurance
Discounted Child Care
403B Retirement-Employer Contribution at 1 year
Tuition Assistance Program for Classroom Staff
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays
Paid Parental Leave at 1 year

Position Requirements:
We are seeking a caring and kind food service worker to prepare fresh, healthy meals for young children.  If you are passionate about good nutrition and health and safety for little people, we want to talk to you!

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, plus one-year experience in a school, childcare center, or children’s institution.
  • Previous experience with food preparation.
  • Food handler’s certificate and a health card are required.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment and/or periodic physical examination, TB skin test, and complete background check every 24 months.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements for this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be able to frequently walk and stand for extended time periods.
  • Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to twist, turn, kneel, bend and stoop.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Must be able to monitor children’s safety in activities when needed.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare appropriate meals and snacks in a manner suitable for young children and in accordance with the menus provided.
  • Keep the kitchen area neat, clean and sanitary.
  • Wash dishes, store all utensils, and provide proper maintenance of all special kitchen appliances. Serve the meals and snacks as required.
  • Maintain and store all foods in a safe and sanitary manner.
  • Complete grocery orders and other USDA/Agency required forms for food in accordance with specified procedures.
  • Submit required forms on a timely basis.
  • Attend training sessions designed to improve knowledge of meeting the nutritional needs of young children.
  • Other related duties as assigned.