Kitchen Aid/Janitorial Associate

JOB TITLE: Kitchen Aide / Janitorial Associate

DEPARTMENT: Child & Youth Services

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Preschool/Child Care Manager

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

JOB STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday; 9:00 am -3:00 pm

Summary:

Support the daily operations of a childcare center by maintaining cleanliness, assisting with food service, and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for children and staff. This role combines kitchen aide responsibilities with janitorial duties and occasional classroom support.

Key Responsibilities:

· Wash dishes and maintain kitchen cleanliness

· Perform routine cleaning throughout the center, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, sanitizing, and trash removal

· Clean and sanitize classroom tables before and after meals and snacks

· Assist with serving meals and snacks to children

· Support meal and snack preparation as directed

· Unload and organize food deliveries and supplies

· Assist in classrooms as needed to maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios

· Follow cleaning schedules and directions provided by supervisors

· Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized environment at all times

· Work collaboratively with staff and provide courteous interactions with children, families, and coworkers

Qualifications & Skills:

· Ability to follow directions and established routines

· Strong attention to detail, especially with cleaning tasks

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Friendly and professional communication and customer service skills

· Basic knowledge of kitchen and sanitation practices preferred

Physical & Work Requirements:

· Ability to lift and carry cleaning supplies and equipment, including mop buckets

· Frequent standing, bending, lifting, and moving throughout the facility

· Ability to perform repetitive cleaning and kitchen tasks

Certifications & Training Requirements:

· CPR, First Aid, and Preventing Disease Transmission certification

· Pre-employment drug screening and physical

· Participation in required trainings

Additional Information:

For more information, please contact Angie Browning at [email protected]

Blue River Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

Education/Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. No prior experience is required.