Child Care Center Cook

Classification Title Food Services Technician-ASU Working Title Child Care Center Cook Location Boone, NC Job Category 8 Position Number 067791 Department Lucy Brock Child Dev Lab Prog

• 260820 Minimum Qualifications

Experience in food preparation or service activities in a commercial kitchen; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all functions.

License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions

The Lucy Brock Child Development Laboratory (Lucy Brock) is housed in Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education. Our mission is to provide access to high-quality child care to young children and their families. Lucy Brock also provides opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students to engage with children to learn, grow, and develop their study of early childhood development. Our program staff and students utilize currently accepted best practices in the field of early childhood education and apply innovative approaches that aim to contribute to new definitions of best practices.

Lucy Brock is a full-day North Carolina child care licensed program that serves children birth through five (5) years of age - two Infant/Toddler classrooms, serving children birth through two years of age, and one Preschool classroom, serving children three through five years of age.

The Lucy Brock Child Care Center Cook is responsible for:

• preparing and serving nutritious, balanced meals and snacks for children
• planning menus
• managing kitchen supplies
• ensuring that all food safety and hygiene standards are met

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

• Strong understanding of nutrition and dietary needs for young children

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Familiarity with food safety standards and practices

• A passion for working with young children

• Ability to adapt to changing needs and handle multiple tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or food service environment, preferably in a childcare or educational setting

• Familiarity with food safety standards and practices

• Experience in child-friendly meal preparation

• A displayed interest in supporting early childhood development through healthy eating

Type of Position Permanent Full-Time Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours

Monday

• Friday, 8:00 am

• 5:00 pm

Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff No Physical Demands of Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Overall Competency Level Journey Salary Grade Equivalency GN02 Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range $35,845 Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.

Communication:

• Communicates information to individuals or groups including supervisors and co-workers/customers.

• Listens and responds appropriately to messages from others.

• Develops written information as needed to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the message.

• Delegates to assistants and students with clear and concise instructions.

• Works with teachers and community agencies to plan menus.

• Comparison shops and be creative in planning and meal execution

Safety and Health Compliance:

• Practices good personal hygiene by coming to work clean, no body odor, appropriate hair restraint, clean shaven or beard/mustache no longer than 1/8 inch, no nail polish, jewelry must follow guidelines.

• Hands washed, sanitary gloves worn/changed, and food handled according to state health laws.

• Foods stored according to state health laws by keeping hot foods above 145 degrees F and cold foods below 45 degrees F with raw meats stored below cooked meats daily.

• Properly labels all foods including leftovers to indicate dates and cooking methods.

• Clean work area maintained by removing dirt/dust/stains, wiping up spills quickly.

• Storing and labeling cleaning supplies appropriately.

• Maintain and foster a clean and sanitary food service area.

• Follow sanitation guidelines and implement routines and schedules that support the implementation of a high quality food preparation program.

Customer Service:

• Responds to requests from fellow employees promptly and courteously.

• In order to achieve excellent customer service in our units there are positive behaviors that we want to demonstrate such as good eye contact, positive image, as well as friendly and prompt service. There are also behaviors that we do not want to demonstrate such as eating, drinking, reading, excessive talking, cell phone usage, or using tobacco products while not on your scheduled break.

• Attentive to duties.

• Routine complaints handled according to guidelines.

• Information about foods and preparation techniques offered to customers.

• Correct and precise explanations / directions offered to customers as required.

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 09/16/2024 Closing Date 09/29/2024 Competency Level Statement Management will only consider applicants who meet the required competencies. Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include the following in your application:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• List of three professional references with contact information

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a criminal background check, to ensure a safe learning and work environment for our students, staff, and faculty.

Search Chair Name Dr. Andrea Anderson Search Chair Email andersonaw@appstate.edu Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web)

Departmental Information

Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/48156 Posting Number 201502727P