Little People's Landing Learning Center, Parker CO

Cook

ELA is here to deliver every child a joyful, caring, and engaging childcare experience that will pave the way for each child to fulfill the promise of his or her life.

Job description :

Prepares, produces, heats, cooks, bakes, and serves a variety of foods from fresh, canned, dry, or frozen states according to recipes and assists in other related tasks in a designated food service production and / or service area.

Employees will perform routine tasks independently, referring new or unusual situations to the Center Director for input and resolution.

All employees are expected to have a love for children and desire to positively impact their lives. A background check will be administered for all employees before having unsupervised access to children.

Managers are available to help you through this process.

Skills :

Ability to work in a changing environment.

Knowledge of and ability to work in any of the roles within the program.

Proactive and team-oriented attitude to create a successful team environment.

Ability to create a professional, productive, and positive environment for parents, and children.

Strong communication skills that always reflect professionalism and tact

Follow all policies and procedures documented in the employee handbook, job description, and any other information verbally instructed by the Director.

Primary Tasks :

Prepares, produces, heats, cooks, bakes and serves a variety of foods including soups, entrees, meats, vegetables, desserts, breads, salads, sandwiches, beverages, or other foods and beverages as specified by the menus, recipes, and production records.

Sets up and merchandises food and food service areas and serves food.

Operates kitchen equipment such as, but not limited to, electric mixers, slicers, grinders, ovens, stove tops,

tilt-skillets, tilt kettles, warmers, and coolers.

Utilizes kitchenware such as, but not limited to, knives, spatulas, whisks, tongs, spoons, and ladles.

Assists in the monitoring, reduction, and management of food waste.

Performs daily, weekly, and monthly deep cleaning of the facility, service areas, and all kitchen equipment such as counters, tables, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, mixers, transient hot carts, mobile carts, and rolling racks.

Disposes of waste according to the Food Services Operating Procedures, OSHA, the State, and the Health

Department processes and procedures.

May receive, label, and store food and supplies according to produce and Food Service Standards.

Taking inventory of all food and supplies

Any other duties assigned by the Center Director

Additional Abilities / Work Environment :

Safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Frequent periods of standing, stooping, bending, and occasional running

Stand and walk on concrete and tile floors for long periods of time

Able to work a full assigned shift; shift schedule of 7 : 30 - 2 M - F

Early Learning Academies (ELA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Last updated : 2024-06-22