Kitchen Aide

*Matrix Human Services is Educating Children, Supporting Families and Rebuilding Neighborhoods in Detroit. *

THE IMPACT YOU WILL BE A PART OF WITH JOINING MATRIX

• Over 30 program locations throughout Detroit and surrounding areas 
• 20,000+ individuals benefiting from Matrix services every year
• The largest Head Start Program in the city of Detroit 
• The largest HIV treatment and prevention program in Detroit 
• After school youth services and academic enrichment 
• Workforce Development and Financial Literacy Programs 
• Housing Education and Home Buying Assistance 
• Healthy Senior Living Program 

*RECOGNITION FOR DEI. *Received Diversity Champion Award from Corp in 2021. CEO, Brad Coulter honored by Crain's as one of 2021's most Notable Executives in DEI. 

FOCUS ON PERSONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. Tuition Assistance. Professional Development Support. In-House Learning and Professional Development Platform. 

*WE EMBRACE WORK LIFE BALANCE. *Vacation Banks. Paid Holidays. 

*BENEFITS OPTIONS. *Medical/Rx. Nonstop Visa Card. Dental. Vision. Life/AD&D Insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts. Combine Short- & Long-Term Disability. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 403(b) Retirement Account. 

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. 

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.

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