School Chef

Purpose: To prepare food and maintain the kitchen, café, and pantry in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines. To interact with the children in a way that supports the Mission Statement of Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
{ Arrive on time in appropriate attire. Wear a hair net or secure hair away from food. Wear food service gloves when handling food
{ Be familiar with and stay current on state child care regulations, local and federal regulatory agencies, Kids 'R' Kids policies and maintain compliance with all
{ Comply with federally mandated universal precautions and infection control guidelines and procedures
{ Know the procedures for fire and weather-related emergencies
{ Direct all questions concerning policy and procedure, federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to the Franchisee, Director, or Assistant Director
{ Know the procedures for caring for an injured or ill child
{ Be aware of children with food allergies
{ Prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks following the Kids 'R' Kids Menus within state and/or federal guidelines
{ Keep Franchisee, Director, or Assistant Director informed of substitutions made in the menu
{ Adhere to the schedule for all meals and snacks
{ Provide an attractive presentation of food in a relaxed atmosphere
{ Communicate with children in a friendly, positive manner
{ Disinfect/Sanitize dishes, countertops, stove, and all other kitchen equipment daily or more often if needed
{ Inventory and maintain food and supplies as directed by the Franchisee, Director, or Assistant Director
{ Keep Franchisee, Director, or Assistant Director informed of needed structure or equipment repairs
{ Follow the Kids 'R' Kids Discipline Policy
{ Report and document any unusual behavior to the Franchisee, Director or Assistant Director
{ Report and document any staff member seen using verbal, physical, or sexual abuse, or neglect toward a child to the Franchisee, Director, Assistant Director
{ Report and document any suspected child abuse, whether verbal, physical, sexual or neglect to the
Franchisee, Director, or Assistant Director

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
{ Meet the minimum requirements set by the state child care regulatory agency for the position of cook
{ Have basic knowledge of food preparation and nutrition
{ Be functionally literate and able to do basic math
{ Demonstrate the following qualities: self-motivation, self-direction, patience, and the ability to make good judgments, creativity, reliability, and dependability
{ Provide all medical records, abuse clearance, criminal records check, fingerprint clearance, high school diploma, training certificates, and any other forms or information required by the child care regulatory agency or this school
{ Physical constraints required include the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, the ability to see and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses, to speak and be understood under normal circumstances. Have the ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds; have use of arms, hands, legs, and feet with or without corrective devices to accomplish the job including evacuation of the building during emergencies
{ Demonstrate the ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved and to respond immediately to any emergency situation
{ Be willing to participate in continuing education as required by the child care regulatory agency
{ Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid Training

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Experience:

• Preschool: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cooking: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16