Summer Kitchen Assistant

Job Title

Summer Kitchen Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

BG Children's Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

What We Want

The Texas A&M Children's Centers are seeking Kitchen Assistants for the summer months. In this role, you’ll help prep breakfast, lunch, and snacks, bring meals to classrooms, and pick up dishes afterward. You’ll also help with inventory tasks like checking supplies and putting away food deliveries. If you are organized, enjoy working on your feet, and want a hands‑on summer job that really supports our children and teachers, we encourage you to apply!

What You Need to Know

Salary: $10.00/hourly

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.    

Other Requirements and Factors:

• This is a temporary/casual position for the summer months.

• Must have or be able to obtain a Food Handler's certificate or Food Service Manager's certificate.

• Must pass a background check with Child Care Licensing.

• The role requires the ability to safely lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.

• No previous experience required.

Essential Duties/Tasks

• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Becky Gate's, Charlotte Sharp Children's Center, TAMU and other governing bodies. 

• Assist with the planning and preparation of meals (breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack) in compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program, USDA and the Health Department.

• Deliver meals to the classroom and pick up dishes and trash from the classroom.

• Maintain health and safety standards when preparing food, dishwashing and sanitizing surfaces.

• Be knowledgeable of special dietary needs of individual children and appropriate substitutions.

• Assist with inventory tracking and ordering.

• Receive, store and shelve food deliveries.

• Follow portion guidelines established by USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. 

Who We Are

The Texas A&M University Children’s Center is a premier early childhood care and education center dedicated to providing an exemplary education for over 200 children year-round. At the Texas A&M Children’s Center, we believe that every child deserves the best start in life. That is why we embrace emergent, play-based, and child-centered approaches building strong foundations for our young learners. Through hands-on exploration and imaginative play, we create an engaging learning environment that nurtures children’s love of discovery and innovation. Our commitment to excellence in early childhood education is evident in the vast high-quality experiences we offer our students and families. We take pride in serving as a clinical and practicum stie for academic departments at Texas A&M University. By collaborating with educators and researchers, we aid in the development of future leaders in education and beyond. Our dedication to developing the next generation of educators ensures that our team stays at the forefront of innovative teaching practices. Our participation in groundbreaking research advances the field of early childhood education. Together, we open the gates to a lifetime of learning.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.