Head of Housekeeping jobs in Albany, OR

About Head Start of Yamhill County

We are committed to being a successful learning community, which includes:

a partnership with parents and their children;

a celebration of diversity;

an atmosphere of support, respect, and trust;

where everyone is safe and experiences a sense of belonging.

5-year goals 2018-2023

In 2018 HSYC was awarded a five-year grant to continue offering program services. These are our five-year goals:

Goal #1: Develop, in classrooms and at home, an understanding of the importance of balancing nurture and structure to help build resiliency and self-regulation in our participants.

Goal #2: Improved attendance for lifelong success.

Goal #3: Create and support a trauma-informed culture in our program and our community.

Goal #4: Hire and retain individuals who are committed to the true HSYC mission and philosophy and who understand the need to be trauma-informed and relationship-based in an early childhood program.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Provides and oversees all aspects of planning, production, preparation, and service of nutritious meals and snacks for Head

Start and Early Head Start students, parents, and teachers in accordance with established standards of nutrition, health, and

sanitation. Collaborates with Health and Nutrition Coordinator to perform administrative tasks in support of the food preparation

process, including documentation and maintenance of records.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
2. One year experience cooking nutritious foods for large groups, preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Purchase supplies and food needed for food service.
2. Prepare and serve meals following Public Health, Head Start, and USDA guidelines.
3. Utilize cycle menus and participate in menu development and revisions.
4. Train all staff to model appropriate USDA food serving guidelines.
5. Keep kitchen, equipment, dishes, and utensils sanitary and clean.
6. Include children and parent volunteers in the service of meals.
7. Share information about nutrition and sanitation practices with volunteers and substitutes.
8. Coordinate food and supplies for field trips.
9. Complete accurate monthly USDA records-meal counts, food orders, etc.
10. Attend center meetings and trainings as required.
11. Train and support food service staff and substitutes.
12. Participate in general nutrition related activities including classroom and parent meetings.

Excellent benefits for eligible employees include:

• HSYC qualifies as a Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer for eligible employees.
• 5 weeks paid vacation annually for 12-month staff, 3 weeks for 9-month staff.
• 12 paid holidays for 12-month staff, 10 for 9-month staff.
• 2 paid personal days with an additional day added for each 5 years of employment
• Wellness Days (paid days for self-care)
• Employer paid medical, dental (including orthodontia), and vision coverage with optional employee participation in FSA.
• 401 K with a 3% Employer contribution plus up to 4% Employer match.
• College tuition assistance.
• Multiple professional development opportuities.
• Employee referral program which can provide up to $250 per referral.
• $20,000 Employer paid life insurance.
• Employer paid short- and long-term disability.

For more information and to APPLY, please click here: https://yamhillheadstart.org/apply-online/

Persons with disabilities and limited English proficiency (LEP) have the right to free language assistance and accommodations. HSYC will provide these services upon request.

Please note: HSYC is NOT affiliated with YAMHILL COUNTY HHS.