Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP), which seeks to strengthen individuals, families and communities through direct services and community collaborations that create solutions to poverty, is looking to hire a substitute Kitchen Aide for both our Waterville and Skowhegan Locations. This is varied hour, as needed position. 

• Assists the Cook with food preparation for meals, meetings and catering ensuring foods provided are attractive, appealing and of good quality.
• Adheres to standardized recipes and preparation for children’s meals for consistent quality.
• Ensures food quantities and food components for children’s meals meet Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulatory compliance, Child Care and are reflective of Head Start philosophies.
• Transports food and dishes to and from mealtime setting and meeting rooms, as assigned assuring timely delivery and pick-up.
• Ensures Kitchen Safety and Sanitation. Indicators include: Following established standards/regulations of CACFP, Head Start, Child Care, OSHA and ServSafe for food safety and sanitation. Uses kitchen equipment safely and informs supervisor if not operating properly and of potential repairs. 
•  Assists with food and supply orders.  
•  Supports Interdisciplinary Work and Collaboration.  

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in food service operation
• Knowledge of food/safety sanitation regulations; ServSafe Certification preferred
• Ability to relate positively to children and adults
• Ability to lift 50 pound containers and packages, and to regularly sit, speak, listen, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Ability to pass a physical examination, background checks including fingerprinting