We are looking to hire an ambitious Kitchen Aide to join our multidisciplinary team at Matrix Human Services in Detroit, MI.
Growing your career as a Full Time Kitchen Aide is an exceptional opportunity to develop valuable skills.
If you are strong in presentation, attention to detail and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Kitchen Aide at Matrix Human Services today!
Matrix Human Services is Educating Children, Supporting Families and Rebuilding Neighborhoods in Detroit. Operating multiple programs in more than 35 Detroit locations, Matrix provides services to more than 25,000 individuals and families annually and operates the largest Head Start program in Detroit serving more than 1,900 children.
CORE VALUES: Being of Service Building Relationships Always Learning Committed to Results
JOB SUMMARY / ACCOUNTABILITY: The Kitchen Aide is tasked with duties that support their center's delivery of high-quality services to children and families. This entry-level role is part-time.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, and developmentally focused learning environment. Maintain a positive attitude toward assigned work, children, and staff; develop a good rapport with parents. Assist in the classroom as needed to cover absences, relieve teachers for breaks, assist with classroom management and difficult child behavior, etc. Assist with the Center Active Supervision/Health and Safety checklist as requested. Prepare meal and snack service and deliver to each classroom, successfully complete required Food Handler's training. Monitor food and kitchen supplies, order more as inventory requires. Back-up for Center Manager to dispense medication; successfully complete required training to dispense medication. Maintain good documentation (paperwork and electronic) for child attendance, menus, in and out signature logs, kitchen monitoring, medication log, and other requirements. Maintain adequate safeguards for the privacy and confidentiality of information. Complete required documentation of relevant activities and submit records and reports in a timely and accurate manner. Stay abreast of current issues and trends by participation in grantee-sponsored training, center pre-service, and in-service training, and other continuing education, career, and professional development opportunities; read and review regulations and other resources. Perform other related tasks as required by the program.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED. Must be able to successfully complete eligibility requirements, including background and substance abuse testing. Good professional work habits and attitude. Able to work independently and with limited guidance or direction. Able to read, write and communicate in Standard English; bilingual capability is desirable. Must be resourceful, patient, flexible, and sensitive to the needs of staff, children and families. Able to take ownership of problems and seek solutions. Effective in an environment of cultural diversity; comfortable in a collaborative, team-based work setting. Reliable transportation is required. CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND ETHICAL CONDUCT: All staff will use data to help achieve program goals; apply techniques and strategies that promote a learning culture; identify and address gaps that continuously improve our programs. All personnel of Matrix must adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics and incorporate Continuous Quality Improvement efforts into their everyday performance. All Head Start employees must adhere to the federal regulations and requirements for Head Start operations including the Program Performance Standards, licensing regulations, and the NAEYC Code of Conduct Demonstrate and actively promote an understanding and commitment to the mission and values of Matrix Human Services.
Matrix Human Services is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Matrix Human Services is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on jobs.institutedata.com. Michigan law requires that a person with a disability or handicap requiring accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job must notify the employer in writing within 182 days of the date that the need is known or should have been known. About Matrix Human Services: Operating multiple programs in more than 35 Detroit locations, Matrix provides services to more than 25,000 individuals and families annually and operates the largest Head Start program in Detroit serving more than 1,900 children.
Benefits of working as a Kitchen Aide in Detroit, MI:
? Unlimited Growth Potential
? Rapid Progression
? Leading Industry Pay
