Position Summary

Reporting to the Children’s Program Lead Cook, the Children’s Program Assistant Cook / Janitor will be responsible for day-to-day cleanliness of the 19,000 square foot Children’s Center and meals for the children. The Children’s Program Assistant Cook/Janitor will work alongside the Lead Cook to prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snack for up to 65 children attending Little Learners Child Development Program and up to 90 children attending Our Club, an after school and summer program for school-aged children. The Children’s Program Assistant Cook / Janitor will also work alongside Job Trainees and team members to ensure that the Children’s Center is cleaned daily.

Responsibilities

• Provide janitorial services in the Children’s Center

o Sweep, mop, dust, vacuum, empty trash, clean restrooms, and any other cleaning spills / accidents that occur throughout the day
o Keep inventory of and organize cleaning supplies
o Maintain a schedule of tasks through the week
o Work closely and coach the Housekeeping Job Trainee

• Provide support to the Children’s Program Lead Cook in preparing and serving meals

o Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snack for the children in attendance
o Clean the kitchen, pots, pans, dishes, and trays after meals
o Ensure all kitchen supplies are properly clean, stored properly, and in good condition
o Ensure all kitchen equipment is clean and in good working order as defined by the Arkansas State Board of Health
o Ensure kitchen, walk in, pantry, and dishroom are sanitized and disinfected and all items are properly stored daily
o When the Children’s Programs Cook is out, the Assistant Cook / Janitor will fill in and assume those roles and responsibilities

• The Assistant Cook / Janitor needs to be knowledgeable in and adhere to all rules, regulations, and requirements and attend mandatory trainings of the following:

o Arkansas Minimum Licensing Requirements for Child Care Centers
o Department of Health Code for Commercial Kitchens
o Special Nutrition Plan Meal Pattern and other requirement
o Attend Child and Adult Care Food Program training annually
o Complete Servsafe training

Qualifications

The Children’s Program Assistant Cook will be thoroughly committed to Our House’s mission. All candidates should have proven experience in programs that work with high-risk children. Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:

• At least 1 year experience in the food service industry
• At least 1 year experience in janitorial work
• Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, parents, and community members
• Experience with conflict resolution and/or crisis management
• Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Must pass drug test and submit to background checks
• CPR / First Aid certified

Other Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccination required or must meet the legal guidelines for an exemption.

Salary and Benefits

• This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position
• Benefits include employee health insurance (paid by Our House) and optional dental, vision, and life insurance (paid by employee). Benefits become available the first of the month after date of hire.
• 10 days of annual leave per year
• 10 days of holiday leave per year including a “birthday holiday”
• 15 days additional leave for illness/”requirements of life”
• Employee Assistance Program

To Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to careers(at)ourhouseshelter.org and include “Children’s Programs Assistant Cook/Janitor” in the email subject line. Our House is a drug free workplace.

Our House is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. People of color and members of the LGBTQ community are encouraged to apply.

Organization

Founded in 1987, Our House is a nonprofit organization based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Our House empowers homeless and near-homeless families and individuals to succeed in the workforce, in school, and in life through hard work, wise decision-making, and active participation in the community. The diverse workforce that makes up the 100+ person team at Our House includes salaried and hourly staff, AmeriCorps and VISTA national service members, interns, and resident job trainees. Our House operates on a budget of approximately $4 million per year. Over the last decade, Our House has experienced tremendous growth, with an operating budget that has quintupled in size and a campus expansion that has included $16 million in capital investment. For more information, please visit www.ourhouseshelter.org.

Corporate Culture

Our House has a uniquely positive and mission-focused corporate culture. Team members are encouraged and expected to take their position seriously, work hard, work together, engage supporters wherever possible, and always remain focused on the Our House mission. The Our House team has defined a set of seven “Guiding Principles” that characterize our culture and that we intentionally seek to uphold. They can be found at www.ourhouseshelter.org/guidingprinciples.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your email address?

Work Location: In person

Please Note :
ajayjain.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, ajayjain.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.