What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Chef position at The Learning Experience?
Benefits:
Core Attributes:
Planning, Preparation and Maintenance of Equipment:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
Core Attributes:
- Passion for Impact: A heart that beats for children's developmental needs and happiness.
- Growth Mindset: An unyielding belief in the potential of every child and an innate desire to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Planning, Preparation and Maintenance of Equipment:
- Is knowledgeable of state nutritional requirements of children.
- Plan, post, and follow approved menus that are nutritionally sound, making alternate substitutions as needed.
- Keep accurate inventory records; and place food order, all within Center food budget.
- Chop, cut, and prepare and serve food in amounts that are based on the number of children and staff eating that day.
- Serve food at appropriate temperatures and in appropriate serving containers, i.e., not sending cans and/or large hot pans into the classroom.
- Maintain effective, safe storage for food, cooking and serving supplies, equipment and utensils, and cleaning supplies in accordance with the state and/or local regulation.
- Keep accurate meal and snack count records as required per CACFP regional guidelines as required (where applicable).
- Follow all local regulatory health, safety, and hygiene procedures, including but not limited to lifting, carrying (pan, dishes, cans), hand washing, etc.
- Empty and clean trash and garbage cans.
- Wash and sanitize dishes and cookware using local sanitizing methods as determined by local health department.
- Keep the refrigerator, microwaves, can opener, and other appliances clean and in good working order.
- Clean the kitchen counters and shelves (spills on floors as needed).
- Understand emergency procedures and what to do in all situations.
- Ask for help and assistance when needed.
- Maintain positive and supportive business, licensing, and regulatory relationships.
- Work in harmony with other Center staff and show enthusiasm toward the job.
- Handle routine situations with good judgment, flexibility, and positive attitude.
- Participate in and cooperate with group decisions; a team player.
- Establish and maintain a friendly, supportive rapport with the parents.
- Always provide ongoing positive customer service to all parents.
- Responsible for the food shopping as needed.
- Assist in classrooms with children as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Educational Background: Must meet state specific guidelines High School Diploma/ GED required. ECE coursework preferred.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Early Childhood Education credits is not required but is recommended.
- Experience: Relevant experience in a licensed childcare facility kitchen, commercial kitchen, public school cafeteria or equivalent.
- Knowledge of CACFP is not required but is recommended.
- State Compliance: Must meet state specific guidelines for the role.
- Follow state and federal guidelines including immunizations, employment physicals and required health and safety training.
- Physical Resilience:
- Demonstrates full range of motion to:
- Stand and walk for extended periods of time without significant discomfort.
- Ability to safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Reach, stretch with hands and arms.
- Climb or balance.
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Lift and carry bulk food appropriately when delivered and store food on shelves above and below counter level in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Use of a stool or ladder to reach above shelve storage.
- Ability to supervise by sight and sound.
- Most days, employee will be working a portion of the day outside in temperatures ranging from 20F with wind chill to 95F.
- Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job functions.
- Reasonable accommodations can be made with supporting documentation.
