This is a Part Time position. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None.
Limits of Authority: Able to implement with little supervision the standards mandated by Head Start Program Performance Standards, Unites States Department of Agricultural (USDA) and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations per Head Start Program Performance Standards, philosophy and mission
SUMMARY Assist Head Start staff in preparing food for Head Start children.
Assist in achieving the agency's vision, "For Those We Serve," by empowering individuals who thrive as healthy, self-sufficient and contributing members of our communities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepares food for classrooms after receiving it from food preparation center.
Plates and serves food and bulk meals.
Assists in storage and distribution of food at center.
Sets up and washes various food service equipment, pots and pans.
Cleans and sanitizes kitchen and food prep surfaces.
Cleans the freezer and refrigerator as scheduled.
Works with specific nutrition staff to adhere to specialized menus.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with peers, support staff and Head Start parents.
Attends and participates in conferences, meetings and trainings, as required.
Models professionalism for staff, parents, children, clients, and community members. Promotes a collaborative environment within the service areas, program, and agency.
Adheres to the American With Disabilities Act (ADA-2010) which prohibits discriminatory actions toward children and/or adult with disabilities. In particular, children with disabilities are enrolled in the classroom as mandated by Federal Law.
Maintains strict compliance with universal precautions.
Travels for agency business using personal vehicle.
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
Works evenings and weekends as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Food Services Assistant I is responsible for centers with less than 100 children.
EDUCATION: - High school diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE: - One (1) year experience in a food service setting preferred.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Must complete Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of employment.
Knowledge in kitchen cleaning sanitization procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend procedures and instructions.
Effective presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
Obtain a valid AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Certification within the first three (3) days of employment.
Pass and maintain Basic Pest Management in a Child Care Settings annual certification as required by the California Healthy Schools Act (HSA).
Physical examination, TB screening clearance and signed federal criminal record declaration are required within 7 days after employment.
Immunized against influenza (flu), pertussis (whooping cough) and measles. The influenza vaccination must be obtained annually during flu season, August 1 through December 1. A person is exempt from the immunization requirements for the following circumstances:
1. The person submits a written statement from a licensed physician declaring that because of the person's physical condition or medical circumstances, the immunization is not safe.
2. The person submits a written statement from a licensed physician providing that the person has evidence of current immunity to pertussis (whooping cough) and/or measles.
3. The person submits in writing declaration that he or she has declined the influenza (flu) vaccination. This exemption only applies to the influenza (flu) vaccine.
Pass required reference checks and fingerprint clearance under Title 22 regulations: Department of Justice/FBI, Criminal Record Statement Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) and background investigation as needed prior to employment.
Former Early Head Start/Head Start parents preferred.
Employment in Head Start (0 to 5) is contingent upon approval of the County-Wide Policy Council (CWPC).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee regularly works sharp objects such as kitchen utensils, and works with cold (frozen) and hot (steaming or boiling) food, extreme cold, and extreme heat (from hot oven area and freezer) and hot surfaces. The employee is exposed to wet conditions, and toxic or caustic cleaning chemicals.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Fresno EOC.
REV. 3.4.2025
Work Scheduled: Monday - Friday
9am -1:30pm
4.5 hours per day
10 month position, annually.