Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Life insurance
Job Description
Porter-Leath is a well-established nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in need through comprehensive social services. Founded over 120 years ago, Porter-Leath has built a strong reputation for providing quality care and support programs that enhance the health, education, and safety of children in the Memphis, Tennessee area. The organization operates multiple programs aimed at addressing childhood poverty, developmental delays, and family hardship, with a focus on creating nurturing environments to help children thrive. Porter-Leath’s Food Service program plays a crucial role in supporting the nutritional needs of children and youth who participate in their... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or GED is required
- minimum of two years of school based or high school cooking experience is required
- valid driver’s license
- personal vehicle to travel locally to various sites
- good driving record with appropriate level of automobile insurance
- ability to manipulate and use materials as well as position objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- ability to distinguish colors and see up close
- willingness to work in a non-smoking environment
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or GED
- minimum of two years of school based or high school cooking experience
- proficient computer experience
- working knowledge of USDA Child Food Program
- working knowledge of food safety
- ability to work cooperatively with staff to create a positive environment
- attention to detail in record keeping and compliance
- good communication skills to keep supervisor informed
Job Duties
- perform according to the standards set forth by Head Start, NAEYC, CACFP, USDA, Tennessee Day Care Licensing and Porter-Leath while performing duties within the kitchen and the center
- prepare and serve meals in quantities according to menu, special dietary needs, and number of persons to be served in accordance with USDA recommended daily dietary allowances
- maintain and regularly update inventory of all food supplies and equipment
- complete food and kitchen supply ordering in a timely manner taking into account the program budget, timelines, and needs
- report kitchen information and issues to various supervising bodies
- comply with all health department and Porter-Leath requirements regarding food preparation, food storage and cleanliness
- maintain cleanliness of kitchen area by washing dishes, cleaning counters and equipment, sweeping and mopping, and other tasks
- maintain logs, receipts and documentation so that information is maintained and readily researchable
- keep supervisor informed of programmatic issues in a timely and concise manner
- work cooperatively with other staff to create a positive, enriching and safe environment for children, families and staff
- complete monthly reporting to the appropriate authorities
- participate in the education of our students by collaborating with teachers and other members of the staff
- contribute to team effort by performing other duties as assigned
- assist with monitoring point of service meals for CACFP and USDA compliance
- assist with monitoring database entries for daily meals served prior to submitting
- discuss with Lead Food Service Worker and Family Services staff to cross reference daily count of meals served
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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