Kitchen Staff/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 CACFP and state 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

• Inventory food supply, reporting food supply needs to the Director.

• Report to the Director any maintenance or non-food supply needs in the kitchen.

• 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.

• Ability to follow state regulations

• 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.

• 10 paid holiday days off a year.

• Discount on childcare tuition and enrollment fee waived.

• Aflac offered

• Paid training and professional development