SpoonFULL Kitchen Assistant-Prep

Job Summary

Assist in preparing food, preparing food, and cleaning the kitchen.

• Treat information on Early Years clients, employees or Board members in a confidential manner.
• Ability to stand for 4+ hours at a time, and ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally, 20 to 40 pounds several times a day
• Prepare foods by following a recipe and perform basic math computations to size the recipe
• Portion out prepared food
• Sort food items and pack for delivery
• Put stock away (and/or help with shopping)
• Maintain Health Department Standards during food preparation
• Answer the phone and talk to customers (child care providers)
• Clean the kitchen area (wash pots, sweep and mop the floor, clean work tables, shelves, sinks and refrigerators)
• Deliver the food, as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned by agency leadership

• Effective oral and written communication skills with internal and external clients
• Practice of good health and hygiene habits
• Ability to follow directions, but initiate a task when it is clear that the next step should be taken
• Ability to maintain regular working hours, be prompt and dependable

• High School diploma with 2+ years kitchen experience
• Current TB test (renewed annually)

• An automobile at his/her disposal; a valid, non-suspended NC driver’s license and a current automobile liability policy with continuous coverage. Reasonable accommodations may be made at the agency's discretion.
• Must be able to manipulate and operate office supplies and kitchen equipment. Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
• No substantiation or criminal conviction of child abuse or neglect
• Some positions may require need for flexible schedules, including potential evening and weekend work
• Must adhere to established health and safety protocols when onsite at Early Years's physical office locations

Early Years has a generous benefits package. Permanent employees that work at least 20 hours per week are eligible for benefits. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employer contribution to 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid annual and sick leave
• 15 paid days of holiday leave
• Paid child Involvement Leave
• Paid discretionary leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Child Care Tuition payments
• And more…

Early Years also offers many fringe benefits. Some of the fringe benefits include:

• Casual dress work environment
• Direct deposit
• Standing and emergency payroll advances
• Child Care Referral assistance
• And more…

Early Years has been awarded Living Wage Employer Certifications in Orange and Durham Counties, and is a Family Forward NC Certified Employer.

Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check. Early Years is no longer requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for employment due to the fact that there is significantly less risk of severe illness. However, Early Years strongly recommends that employees receive this vaccination in order to minimize the risk of infections in our workplace.

• Job Category:
  Non-Exempt
• Division:
  Business Services
• Department:
  Nutrition Services
• Hours Per Week: 20
• Hourly Rate Range: $15 - $19