Nutrition Aide-Custodian

Nutrition Aide - Custodian

Part-time position.

The Nutrition Aide / Custodian will be responsible for the pick-up or accepting the food for the lunch-time meal, helping to serve food, cleaning up of meals, and assistance on maintaining a clean facility.

Responsibilities:

• Shop for breakfast/snack groceries and other items needed in the classroom.
• Pick up, transport and/or accept the food for the programs located at the Watsontown Children's Center. Keep food warm or cold until time of serving.
• Help to serve food to the children, parent volunteers and CSIU staff.
• Clean up after the meals, wash any dishes or containers, prepare containers to send back to the district building.
• General center clean-up, e.g., sweep floors, empty trash, clean bathroom, fill Clorox bottles, mop floors, scour sinks, clean mirrors, clean garbage cans, etc.
• Return pots and any utensils to the school district, if necessary.
• Order paper products from office at least two weeks before items are needed.
• Keep a running inventory of supplies and store supplies neatly in cupboards, closets and/or shelves.
• Post one copy of the school age and early childhood menu in the Center, review one copy and send to the Food and Education Programs Administrative Assistant for any revisions.
• Nutrition Aide/Custodian will be notified of any revisions to the lunch menu and will be responsible for seeing that corrections/additions are made.
• Send a copy of the menu at the end of each month to the Food and Education Programs Administrative Assistant with any substitutions or revisions recorded.
• Follow all Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines and regulations.
• Follow all ServSafe guidelines and regulations.
• Maintain Safe Serve certification and follow guidelines and regulations from the Department of Ag.
• Maintain record keeping in regard to the van mileage and upkeep (gas, inspection, maintenance requests, etc.)
• Maintain a current physical on a biennial schedule.

Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED) is required.
• Knowledge of CACFP guidelines preferred.
• Must have an interest in and concern for children and their families.
• Must have a willingness to learn.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and practice good sanitary procedures.
• Must have ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, co-workers, community agency personnel, and students/trainees.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Current, approved Act 34 (PA State Police), Act 151 (PA Child Abuse Registry) and Act 114-FBI Fingerprint clearances are required and must be renewed at appropriate, specific intervals pursuant to Act 153 of 2014 (revised Act 15 of 2015).
• Current, approved Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training certificate showing completion of a minimum of three (3) hours training every five (5) years.