KITCHEN ATTENDANT

KITCHEN ATTENDANT

Posting Number: SRGV7475
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: Edinburg, Texas
Department: College of Education and P-16 Integration / Human Development and School Services
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Scope of Job:
Responsible for receiving and distributing meals to children's classrooms in the assigned UTRGV Early Head Start Center. Responsible for maintaining a clean and well sanitized kitchen in accordance with performance standards and state rules and regulations.

Description of Duties:

• Performs a variety of activities related to food preparation and service, which may include routine food preparation tasks, dishwashing, general cleaning and organizing.
• Coordinates with food delivery services or community partnerships to obtain breakfast, lunch and snacks to be provided to infants and toddlers.
• Distribute meals to EHS classrooms accordingly.
• May prepare noncooked basic snacks for delivery to classrooms.
• Collects all dishes and utensils for washing and sanitizing.
• Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting staff’s eating room, stove, refrigerator, and washer/dryer.
• Maintains all kitchen areas cleaned and disinfected in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS).
• Responsible for maintaining current documentation and performing inventory of food and kitchen supplies.
• Responsible for washing and drying functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:
General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:
Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education:
Completion of the 6th grade. Ability to read and write English well enough to comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on cleansers, chemicals, and other containers, and to understand work orders, complete time cards, and receive oral and written work directions.

Preferred Education:
High School Diploma or GED.

Licenses/Certifications:
Food Handlers Permit.

Required Experience:
None.

Preferred Experience:
Housekeeping and kitchen related experience.

Equipment:
Use of standard office equipment. Kitchen equipment (oven, microwave, cooking utensils). Washer/Dryer. Must wear proper kitchen attire at all times. Knowledge in how to properly and safely use basic kitchen equipment.

Working Conditions:
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Must be physically able to stand and walk during working hours. Extended periods of standing and walking. Must feel comfortable working in a childcare setting. Exposed to sharp utensils, kitchen equipment, cleaning solutions. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other:
Ability to read, write, and communicate. Ability to use basic kitchen equipment and utensils. Knowledge of hygiene practices

Physical Capabilities: N/A
Employment Category: Full-Time
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date: 04/08/2024
Grant Funded Position: Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date: 08/31/2024

EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/42464 jeid-ba886cb9c6aefb4194b56aa2c6ce45af