Assistant Chef/Bus Driver -Preschool- Vista/Carlsbad Locations
About The Position
The Assistant Chef prepares quality meals and snacks for all age groups at the site, following health, safety, and other applicable regulations. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, organization, timeliness, and attention to detail; accommodating allergy lists and children’s special dietary needs; and helping prepare food for special events. Under the site Chef’s direction and support, the Assistant Chef assists with CACFP compliance and kitchen responsibilities. The Bus Driver promotes student safety and provides safe transportation while complying with applicable transportation, traffic, driving, health, and safety requirements, including federal and California regulations, Title 22, Title 5, Head Start, California State Preschool, and Children’s Paradise operating guidelines. Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation, the driver transports students to assigned locations on established routes and schedules, keeps vehicles clean and safe, and performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Preferred knowledge and practice of CACFP guidelines.
- At least 1 year of experience as a chef, cook, or in a related field.
- Must have and maintain a Food Handlers Card.
- Current and valid Class C Driver’s License with at least 3 years of driving experience.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must be willing to participate in additional training on Early Childhood Education and research-based methods for working with children and families.
- Clean driving record: maximum of 2 points in the past 3 years, with no DUI-related citations and no marijuana possession or influence citations.
- CPR and First Aid Card.
- Ability to walk, sit, and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to safely lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds to support movement of children, equipment, and supplies.
- Ability to bend or squat as needed.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Prepare quality meals and snacks for all age groups at the site.
- Follow applicable compliance, health, and safety regulations while maintaining cleanliness, organization, timeliness, and attention to detail.
- Accommodate children’s allergy lists and special dietary needs.
- Assist with food for special events as directed.
- Assist with CACFP compliance and kitchen responsibilities under the direction and support of the site Chef.
- Promote student safety and provide safe transportation.
- Comply with transportation, traffic, driving, health, and safety requirements, including applicable federal and California regulations and program guidelines.
- Transport students safely and efficiently to assigned locations according to established routes, time schedules, and company policies and procedures.
- Maintain vehicles in clean and safe operating condition.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% medical benefits provided.
- Dental, vision, and 401(k) plans offered.
- Discounted-to-no-cost childcare based on qualifications.
- Quarterly company-wide events.
- Behavioral and mental health support provided.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Fun and dynamic work environment.
- Growth and promotional opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
