Meal Time Aide - Limited Term - Early Learners Program - Portland Public Schools : Job Details

Posting Timeline PPS strongly encourages and recommends everyone who is able, to be vaccinated and remain current on the COVID-19 vaccine. This job is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period. Position Details POSITION SUMMARY: The Head Start Nutrition Roving Family Style Food Service position is responsible for assisting in the preparation of family style meal service in Head Start classrooms. Assignments will be made no later than 9:00 AM. Shifts vary from 3-4 hours on days worked and scheduled between 9:45-2:00 MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparing Family Style quality meals to Head Start students
• Performs responsibilities related to meal service.
• Ability to handle food in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain sanitary environment at all times
• Ability to multi-task.
• Work cooperatively with classroom team and other program staff .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a current food handlers card
• Complete employee job and health requirements.
• Pass district background check and office of Child Car's Central Background Registry.
• Work quickly and efficiently following written and verbal directions.
• Lift up to 30 Lb.
• Push or pull a food cart .
• High school degree or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Interest and positive experience working with young children.
• Experience working with food service.

COMPENSATION: $15.95 per hour WORK YEAR: This assignment ends 06/10/25 FTE or HOURS: Up to 15 hours per week on an on-call basis