Early Childhood Educator, Food Server - Solana Beach

Looking to make a difference in a child’s life? Here are just five reasons to join the Easterseals Child Development Centers team:

• Early Childhood Education is a growing field
• You will support the personal, academic and social development of a child
• You will stand as a role model to young children
• No day on the job is ever the same
• You have a passion for early education

Basic Responsibilities:

• Prepare and arrange cooked and cold food for serving to children following prescribed menus.
• Remove dirty dishes and clean and sanitize serving and cooking utensils and food service areas.
• Maintain sanitation in areas of responsibility; transport and store supplies; manage trash, garbage and food waste.
• Maintain records of number of children and adults served at meals and snacks.
• Receive and inventory meals and food supplies; notify supervisor of shortages and needed supplies and food items.
• Other assignments that may need the employee’s expertise, knowledge or ability.

Qualifications:

• Ability to plan and prepare a wide variety of meals and snacks for preschool children, according to established nutritional menus.
• Ability to maintain an accurate inventory of food and supplies and order and stock supplies as needed.
• Ability to maintain appropriate records and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups. Must relate well to children and their families.
• Exercise sound judgment, plan, establish and meet timelines.
• Possess up-to-date pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and first aid certificate.
• Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to lift 40 lbs continuously. Ability to reach, bend, stoop and squat. Possess fine manual dexterity, can push, pull, talk/hear, with near and far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision.
• Pass FBI, Department of Justice and criminal background check.
• Present a clear TB test.
• Pass a pre-employment physical.
• Must possess a valid Food Handlers Card.