Food Aide at Chicago Commons

Assists in the general operation of the food service program in preparation of breakfast, lunch and snack meal serve to early learning center classrooms.

This position is located at Paulo Freire Center 1653 W. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60609

This is a temporary role, but it can lead to a permanent position

DESCRIPTION:

At Chicago Commons, we believe the Reggio-Inspired approach to learning is one that mirrors our values. The Reggio-inspired approach to education is where children, families, and teachers work together to create a dynamic and problem-solving approach to learning. Our teachers aim to empower children to explore and learn in a unique environment that encourages a child's critical thinking and creativity. 

Our early childhood program serves as the backbone for many at-risk Chicago communities, including West Humboldt Park, Pilsen, Bronzeville, and New City/Back of the Yards. High rates of poverty and limited educational and economic resources impact these neighborhoods. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives daily food service and weekly milk service deliveries from designated providers.
• Monitors the temperature, quantity, and quality of food items received.
• Ensure temperature logs are accurately completed and maintained and that all food and beverage items are properly labeled.
• Reports any challenges with food service delivery to the Site Director and/or catering company directly.
• Preps and distributes breakfast, lunch, and snack meals to classrooms.
• Ensure the kitchen area, utensils, and equipment is clean, sanitized, and equipped for the preservation, storage, preparation and serving of food.
• Maintains written inventory of food, kitchen related equipment and supplies.
• Maintains records as required by the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Follows appropriate breakfast, lunch and snack cycle menus provided by catering company.
• Prepares orders for food and food-related supplies and places orders as required.
• Assists teaching staff with food/nutrition activities by monitoring oven baking and providing sanitary equipment for food experiences.
• Ensure proper observance of choking hazards and meal substitutions due to documented allergies, medical conditions, or religious observances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED). Licensed Food Service Manager Certification.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to read and write English proficiently. Candidates must regularly operate a word-processing system and therefore must be able to read, produce and transmit data on such a system. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Candidates must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and are frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

COMPENSATION:

An attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package will be available commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Chicago Commons is an equal opportunity employer.