
Food Handler - BilingualFood Handler - Bilingual
CommuniKids Preschool and Children's Language Center
Washington, DC
Manufacturing / Production, Business Management / Project / Planning
- Prepare, portion, and organize individual meals and snacks for each classroom according to daily menus and dietary requirements.
- Deliver meals to classrooms and assist with setup and cleanup afterward.
- Properly store food before and after serving, maintaining appropriate temperatures and labeling.
- Wash and sterilize dishes, utensils, and food containers daily.
- Clean and sanitize countertops, sinks, refrigerators, freezers, and cupboards regularly.
- Ensure that children with food allergies receive appropriate meals according to the center’s allergy management plan.
- Follow the monthly rotating snack and meal menu; report any menu deviations or supply shortages to the Center Director.
- Take inventory of pantry contents, maintain accurate records, and prepare shopping lists based on inventory and menu needs.
- Assist classrooms during lunch and snack periods, prioritizing rooms that are short-staffed or as assigned by the Center Director.
- Coordinate with Lead Teachers to support classroom cooking experiences and food-related activities.
- Comply with all licensing, sanitation, and food handling safety regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Center Director
- Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Current Food Manager Certification (DC Health-approved) required at the time of hire.
- Prior experience in food service, early childhood education, or similar setting preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to cleanliness and safety.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and classroom support needs.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
- Frequent exposure to cleaning supplies and kitchen equipment.
- Work Environment:
- Must be able to work in a warm environment (kitchen area) and move between classrooms as needed.
About the company
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CommuniKids Preschool offers a NAEYC-accredited, full language-immersion preschool program for children ages 18 months to 5. We have five locations in DC and Falls Church, VA offering Spanish, French, and Mandarin preschool programs. CommuniKids combines best practices in early childhood education and language acquisition in young children, offering small class sizes and a nurturing environment.
We also offer language classes in Mandarin Chinese, French, and Spanish, after school programs and Summer Camp programs for children ages 18 months to 8 years.
Our mission at CommuniKids is to prepare young children to become the global citizens of tomorrow by creating a joyful, playful, and nurturing environment that immerses students in a second language. Our program strives to instill the disposition, knowledge, and skills required to succeed in a highly interconnected world.










