Big Oak Cook

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Big Oak Child Care center is looking to hire a full-time cook (30-40 hours/week)

Big Oak is an example in Madison and beyond for high quality, community-based, and progressive early childhood education. Big Oak is Youngstar rated 5 out of 5 stars, state licensed and city accredited.

Philosophy Statement and Values: Big Oak recognizes the importance of play in the learning process for young children. Play is the basis for learning in our programs. Big Oak works to empower children, promote individuality, and develop strong partnerships with families while creating an environment that helps young children attain physical, cognitive, social, and emotional achievements, preparing them for the next step in life.

Each child brings to Big Oak a history of life experience and cultural heritage. Partnerships between families and the Center are essential to the growth and development of the individual child. We strive to create and promote these strong partnerships with families and create a sense of community that is thoughtful, warm and compassionate.

State and City Accreditation

• Read, understand and adhere to center policies and state regulations. 
• Fulfill in-service requirements and maintain records of fulfillment, according to state regulations.
• Identify personal goals annually.
• Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting the kitchen upon arrival and before leaving each day according to state regulations.

Sanitation

• Wash hands with soap when you arrive to start work, before and after touching foods and using toilet facilities according to state regulations.
• Wash and disinfect counter tops before and after preparing foods.
• Clear and wash all dishes.
• Responsible for upkeep and cleanliness of kitchen area according to state regulations.
• Notify management when running low on chemicals.

Kitchen and other Duties

• Prepare breakfast, lunch and snack daily for all children at scheduled times and in compliance with state regulations on minimum food groups and amounts.
• Responsible for proper storage of foods in refrigerator and cupboards.
• Maintain cleanliness of refrigerator at all times.
• Monitor temperature of all refrigerators and freezers in the center, including in classrooms.
• Order all kitchen supplies as needed. (i.e. vinyl gloves, paper towels, toilet paper etc.)
• Shop for all necessary food and non-food items with budget in mind.
• Communicate with classrooms on proper refrigerator storage and cleanliness. 

Planning

• Create and follow healthy and diverse menus (rotate weekly.)
• Identify a consistent schedule for shopping and stock kitchen with a minimum of 3 days of food items to accommodate in the event of an absence.  
• Work with the Administrative Director to ensure purchases and planning adheres to applicable budget allocation.

Miscellaneous

• Responsible for answering all incoming calls from classroom/office to kitchen.  
• Step into classrooms to help cover breaks as needed.
• Report all maintenance needs to the Administrative Director.  

• Must have or be willing to obtain ServSafe certification
• Must be able to pass a caregiver background check
• Must be comfortable working with young children
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to use vehicle for weekly shopping trips.

Big Oak Child Care Center offers a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, including health, dental, life insurance, 401k, paid time off, and discounted childcare.

Big Oak is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Other types of insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Child Care benefits
• Commuting/travel assistance
• Parental leave
• Hourly wage commensurate with training and experience

Sign-on Bonus will be paid out on the first paycheck after 90 days of employment. Bonus must be repaid on a pro-rated basis if employee quits before working for 12 months.