Childcare Cook

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The Cook does food preparation and serves all meals and snacks to the center children and staff. The Cook is responsible for cleanliness, inventory, and safety of kitchen. This position reports to Director and/or Assistant Director.

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals.
• Maintain hygiene and safety of kitchen in accordance with state licensing requirements.
• Ensure any allergy to foods are known and prepared according to instructions.
• Prepare a list of needed food and related supplies to ensure a well-stocked kitchen.
• Follow all the center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Sanitization of kitchen and dishes
• Any task asked by the Director or Assistant Director.

• 1 – 2 years of professional experience in food service; preferably in childcare or institutional setting.
• Basic math skills for measuring and portioning.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must complete training for Nutrition and Food
• Must complete training for Health Safety Orientation, Fire Safety Training
• Annual training is required
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Move as the position requires.

• No weekends

  Discounted childcare (if space is available)

  Paid Holidays after probation period

  Paid Training