Child Care Cook

We seek a highly motivated and experienced Kitchen Staff Worker to prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children in a licensed child care facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy kitchen environment while adhering to all regulatory agency guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all meals and snacks following issued menus and directives.
• Keep accurate records including inventory and production records.
• Comply with all Center regulations and guidelines.
• Comply with all regulatory agency guidelines and regulations.
• Wash kitchenware and tableware.
• Keep kitchen, appliances, etc. clean, sanitized, and in good working condition.
• Complete accurate food order requests and grocery shopping as needed.
• Inventory food supply, reporting food supply needs to the Associate Director.
• Report to the Associate Director any maintenance or non-food supply needs in the kitchen.
• Assist with ordering supplies if requested.
• Properly store food and non-food supplies upon delivery.
• Keep all food items stored properly and at the appropriate temperature.
• Date all food items.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus professional experience in food service and/or nutrition.
• Preferred: five years professional experience in food service and/or nutrition.
  
  

Physical and Mental Demands

• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to reach over head.
• Good personal hygiene (clean clothes, hair, hands, nails, etc.).
• Ability to bend down.
• Finger dexterity.
• Ability to read and understand all documents.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please find all of the benefits we offer below

• Competitive pay with annual reviews.
• 8 paid holiday days off a year.
• PTO & Vacation Pay
• 50% off childcare tuition and all fees waived.
• 401K
• Paid time off accrued every week! Chances to earn more paid time off each quarter of perfect attendance.
• Paid training and professional development
• Participation in CDA program, covering 100% of the costs towards earning a Child Development Associates