Kitchen Aide

Transylvania County is a community with a rich cultural scene, grounded in tradition and history and with a vision for the future. We are a community that has a wonderful public and private education system that provides our region with a well-trained and viable workforce. Transylvania County has a population of 33,211, featuring over 250 waterfalls with the highest, Whitewater reaching a staggering 411ft. For the outdoor enthusiast there are 1000+ miles of trails, 300+ miles of cycling territory including single tracks and fire roads; fly fishing from the many streams, pristine swimming holes and even mountain climbing at the famous Looking Glass Rock scaling 60ft of granite face rock. Come join and see what our community is all about!

Employees in this position assist in the care of children at the New Adventure Learning Center. Duties consist of a variety of functions that assist with procedures directed by the lead teacher.  An aid will work in and out of a classroom environment giving morning/afternoon breaks for teachers, assisting with the distribution of  food & drinks, light housekeeping, order supplies, assists with lunch breaks in assigned classroom, and more. 

• Prepare and serve meals following CACFP guidelines, ensuring that children are receiving meals that are nutritious, properly prepared, and of adequate portions according to CACFT requirements.
•  Assist in the care and instruction of a children within our Child Development Center. Duties include the supervision of children’s play, meal, toilet, and rest time activities; prepare and serve children's meal/snack; perform light housekeeping duties; diaper change and proper cleanup of children after diapering.  
• Maintain the kitchen to the highest level of sanitation and cleanliness.
  • Prepare dishes and utensils used at mealtime for return to Transylvania Co. Schools for sanitizing.
  • Clean stove, countertops, and other kitchen surfaces daily.
  • Mop kitchen floor daily.
  • Clean refrigerator, freezer, cabinets and stove periodically as needed.
• Arrange with Director the ordering of supplies.
• Understand and maintain the environmental health sanitation requirements.

• Basic knowledge of developmental characteristics of toddlers and preschool children.
• Basic knowledge of child care methodology and developmentally appropriate practices in discipline. 
• General knowledge of basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to establish rapport with children and parents.
• Ability to communicate well with peers, teachers, and community resources/professionals.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.
• Knowledge of good health practices as well as licensing and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to respond to children in gentle and nurturing ways.