Head Start Food Service-Marion County
Responsible for the implementation of service area as outlined in the Head Start Program Performance Standards; follow USDA and Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements, including menu planning and budgeting, production documentation, health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
High School diploma or GED/TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion).
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, drive an automobile, talk, and hear. The employee must be able to occasionally lift, carry, or assist children weighing up to 50 pounds.
Obtain/maintain County Health Department Food Handler’s Class, including Person-in-Charge or Food Manager Certificate.
Works hours as assigned by Children Services Supervisor; access to a vehicle; valid driver’s license, safe driving record; adequate insurance coverage if vehicle needed for on the job use; State and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check; Sex Offender Registry Check; Protective Services Record Check; initial Health Assessment and required updates; TB Risk Assessment or TB screening by Mantoux method; CPR/FA card, and food handlers card.
Possess general knowledge of cooking and kitchen equipment.
General skills necessary to perform your job functions: mathematical, spelling, grammar, organizational, communication skills, record keeping, and computer skills. Project a positive image of the Head Start/Early Head Start Program; function well within varying socio-economic groups; establishes a good rapport with
clients and all staff; is flexible in adjusting plans to changes and emergencies; keep supervisor and appropriate staff informed of workload and developments; submit reports as required; attend, facilitate, and participate in meetings, trainings, and conferences relating to job function; maintain professional and ethical behavior at all times; adhere to all safety, conduct rules/regulations, policies, local, state, and federal mandates; complies with all HS Performance Standards and Head Start Act; adhere to NCWVCAA Employee Guidelines; demonstrate the ability to cooperate, work and communicate with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, and/or outside contacts.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short, Long-Term Disability,
Flexible Spending Account 403b Retirement, Life Insurance,
Holidays/Sick/Personal/Annual (if applicable) and Paid Educational Leave.
NCWVCAA employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Location: Marion County
Chris Toothman, Children Services Supervisor
111 Maple Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
Phone: (304) 363-3311
ctoothman@ncwvcaa.org