Kitchen Transporter/Assistant

THE POSITION:
Under the general supervision of the Kitchen Supervisor, the Kitchen Assistant and Transporter
is responsible for guaranteeing that the children are served nutritious, good tasting and appealing
meals and snacks. It is the transporter responsibility to prepare these meals and snacks by which
maintain high nutrient levels that are sanity and meet CACFP requirements. It is the transporters
duty to deliver meals to the classrooms ready for family style service and suitable for the
childrens age and development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, organize, and supervise the preparation, serving, and storing of food in a preschool environment.
• Receive and prepare pre-cooked food that is delivered to the site by the kitchen transporter in correct portion sizes.
• Take food to individual classrooms in a timely manner, ready to be served as suitable for the childrens age and development.
• Kitchen assistant and transporter will ensure dishes are removed from classrooms when mealtime is over and returned to the central kitchen for washing.
• Wash, sanitize and store dishes, tableware, and kitchen equipment and have them ready for transportation.
• Maintain established standards of sanitation, safety, and food preparation and storage as set by the local and state health departments; maintain an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen. This includes dress, appearance, hygiene and habits.
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance in workplace.
• Kitchen assistant/transporters will test food before serving to ensure no hot food is below 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Kitchen Assistant and transporter will transport food to centers daily. Hot and cold food must be transported in carriers to keep food at proper temperatures.
• Prep transportation vans with corresponding warmers per site.
• Responsible for notifying supervisor of any upkeep to transportation vans.
• Attend meetings for the purpose of menu planning and to receive information concerning the daily operation.
• Cooperate with and participate in nutrition education activities.
• Kitchen assistant and transporter will maintain the kitchen areas up to date with health standards.
• Assist with the completion of appropriate documentation for the food program administration.
• Prepare snacks in such a way that a minimum of nutrients are lost from foods. Ensure snacks taste and look appealing and there are ample amounts of snacks for children to have as many servings as they need.
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance in the workplace.
• Re-stock paper supplies as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, and 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.

• Principles, practices and procedures for quantity food preparation, serving and storing.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• The proper care and use of a variety of types of kitchen equipment.
• Sanitation and safety procedures related to using kitchen equipment and preparing, serving and storing food.
• Methods of computing food quantities required by daily, weekly or monthly menus.
• Methods of taking inventory of foods, supplies, utensils and equipment.
• Prepare and serve food in an efficient and non-wasteful manner.
• Effectively train and supervise other food service personnel in a manner conducive to high morale and job performance.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records and inventories.
• Work cooperatively with others contacted in the course of work.
• Physical capability sufficient to perform job tasks.
• Develop and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Carry out oral and written directions; write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described.
• Oral and written communication skills. Criminal records clearance is required for this position, prior to interaction with children.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Possess knowledge of the principals and current state of child nutrition and of the eating habits of
the children served in the program. Demonstrates skills in preparing these foods in a nutritious,
good tasting and appealing manner. Experience in child food services preparation and
management desirable. Knowledge of CACFP requirements is also desirable. Knowledge of the
challenges and strengths of low-income and migrant families.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid California Drivers license or California ID.
• Department of Justice/FBI/ Child Abuse Index Clearance prior to hire.
• Megans Law Clearance.
• TB Test & Physical required upon hire
• Current MMR and Tdap Immunizations.
• Current Influenza Immunization or waiver of decline.
• Employee must arrange their own transportation. If using own vehicle in the course of employment, must have proof of current auto insurance.

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 stand for long
periods of time. The employee frequently is required to lift up to 25 lbs., and reach with hands
and arms and bend down.

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.

Exposure to moderate noise levels from food service equipment, cafeterias and/or
exhaust fans; exposure to heat from ovens and very hot foods, equipment and metal objects;
exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes; working around knives, slicers or other sharp objects.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and accidental life
insurances. Employees have a choice of four medical plans. Optional benefits include vision and
additional life insurance coverage at the expense of the employee.
Leave: El Concilio offers PTO (Personal Time-Off) benefits as well as 13 paid holidays per year
to all permanent employees. Part-time employees leave benefits are prorated.
Other Benefits: Flexible Spending Account (PayFlex) and 401K Retirement account (John
Hancock).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, WORKPLACE DIVERSITY, AND REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION:
El Concilio is Equal opportunity Employer encouraging workforce diversity. All aspects of
employment and promotion shall be without regard to race, religion, color, national origin,
ancestry, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or medical
condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made for disabled applicants to participate in the
application and examination process. Please advise Human Resources of special needs in
advance of the application deadline and, if accepted for further testing, at least one week prior to
the examination.