Kitchen Staff/Cook/Floater

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

My Place Child Care & School Age Center is looking for Kitchen Staff/Cook/Floater for our program. Open availability is preferred as you may be requested to work different shifts occasionally. If you have a passion for working with children or want to make a difference in the early education in our community, please contact us. We are looking for high energy, caring staff members to add to our team. Previous experience is a plus, but not required. You can email us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or drop off a resume at 1335 E. Main St., Newark, OH 43055.

As a cook you will be responsible to follow the menu, CACFP/USDA guidelines, LCHD guidelines and ensure meals are prepared & stored safely. You will make sure all age groups are served on time with proper serving sizes. You will be responsible to ensure children with special dietary needs have their needs met. Collecting, washing, sanitizing & putting away dishes as well as keeping a clean kitchen is expected. 

As a part of the kitchen staff duties, some laundry, supply maintenance & general cleaning are expected. In addition you will be trained as a cleaner and floater to step into a classroom if a ratio needs to be met for a short period or a teacher is in need of a break. There is a lot of on the job training.

General cleaning responsibilities will be a part of this role, which includes  closing & cleaning/sanitizing the kitchen as well as possibly classroom cleaning responsibilities, depending on the hours offered. End of day classroom cleaning  means you will be responsible to sort toys, clean & sanitize toy, shelves & classroom items, as well as bathrooms. 

Hours for this position may change based on enrollment. This is NOT a remote position.

We offer competitive wages based on education and experience in the field. 

For more information, you may call the center at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

Job Qualifications

Experience (preferred but not required)

Previous childcare center experience

Interacting with parents, caretakers, and or guardians 

Working with a flexible schedule

Early Childhood Education 

Experience in working in a kitchen/cook

CACFP

ServSafe- PIC

Skills (preferred but not required)

Child development

Early learning and development standards 

Customer service

Time-management 

CACFP

ServSafe- PIC

Requirements  

High School Diploma/GED Required 

Clean background check

CPR/First Aid (must be completed with in 90 days of being hired, we will register you)