Food Service Assistant
Company: Catherine Hershey School
Location: Middletown
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description CHS Middletown - Middletown, PA Full-Time The
CHS Food Service Assistant will help enable the nourishment and
sustenance of young children with healthy meals to deliver a
high-quality experience in line with CHS' mission. This role is
responsible for assisting the Food Service Coordinator with the
central kitchen food production for all classrooms and catered
functions. The Food Service Assistant will help maintain process
and safety standards, ensure food quality standards are met, and
routing and delivery functions are accurately coordinated for
events. This individual will assist in packaging and delivering
food to classrooms. The Food Service Assistant reports to the Food
Service Coordinator with whom they work to attend to risks and
issues. The starting pay is in the range of $14.42 to $17 per hour,
based on experience. Responsibilities: Working with the Food
Service Coordinator hand-in-hand to prepare food service to the
facility Setting the proper temperature on equipment for products
to be served Packaging items as needed Attending periodic meetings
to review the menu, catering, and techniques of the food service
facility Completing dining room check lists and waste tracking
sheets Performing dishwashing, cleaning, and sanitation needs to
enhance the well-being of children and staff Removing trash from
kitchen and service area Complying with departmental HACCP/Food
Safety procedures and initiatives, applicable State health
requirements to maintain integrity of the food and prevent food
borne illness to children, staff, and guests Disseminating snacks
to children prior to relevant snack times Ensuring children's
dietary needs are met and that allergies are taken into account
when preparing food for specific classrooms Conducting safety
checks and implementing corrective procedures where necessary
Complying with health regulations Setting up food at catered
functions and events Loading and unloading catering van for events
outside CHS Center Reporting maintenance concerns Preparing
documentation for maintenance of the food safety program Responding
to questions about allergy concerns to health professionals and
parents when asked Compiling accurate data on food related items
Exhibiting positive relations towards children and faculty when
responding to questions and communications Qualifications: High
School Diploma or GED Prior food service experience and/or
knowledge of a variety of food products First Aid, CPR, AED
certifications Valid NSF ServSafe Certification or ability to
obtain one within six months of hire Ability to respond to customer
service-related issues Ability to maintain accurate records,
understand, and carry out oral and written instructions Exceptional
executive functioning, organizational, and time management skills,
and an action-oriented mindset Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares
about working in a mission-focused organization Ability to
proactively identify problems and implement solutions Willingness
to be held accountable and receive feedback Commitment to the
mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of
integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models
for children U.S. work authorization and successful completion of
pre-employment background checks and clearances Who we are and what
were looking for At CHS, we are leaders passionate about early
childhood education and community betterment. Our work is driven by
the desire to endow children with the resources for educational and
physical well-being, while supporting and empowering their
families. We listen to the needs of our diverse community and adapt
to give everyone a voice. We hold each-other accountable for
bringing our best and most authentic selves to school every day,
creating an environment of mutual respect. We strive to build a
team of individuals that is passionate about our mission, brings in
new creative ideas, and loves their work. If this sounds like you,
we look forward to seeing your application. Apply Now
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