Child Care Cook
About The Position
The Child Care Cook, under supervision, provides children a well-balanced, nourishing meal at both breakfast and lunch. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Must follow Child Care Licensing and NAC Standards Prepares meals and snacks in accordance with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and sanitation requirements. Wraps, arranges, and/or packages items to serve to children. Plans and update menus quarterly in accordance with USDA requirements. Ensures USDA food program records are accurate and submitted on time. Maintains adequate inventory levels of groceries and supplies. Maintains a cleanly and orderly kitchen and lunchroom area. Purchases groceries and supplies weekly from local grocery suppliers and stores. Serves meals daily at designated times for each age group. Submit receipts and prepares monthly purchasing report. This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One year of related experience.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Food Manager Certificate
- All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Responsibilities
- Prepares meals and snacks in accordance with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and sanitation requirements.
- Wraps, arranges, and/or packages items to serve to children.
- Plans and update menus quarterly in accordance with USDA requirements.
- Ensures USDA food program records are accurate and submitted on time.
- Maintains adequate inventory levels of groceries and supplies.
- Maintains a cleanly and orderly kitchen and lunchroom area.
- Purchases groceries and supplies weekly from local grocery suppliers and stores.
- Serves meals daily at designated times for each age group.
- Submit receipts and prepares monthly purchasing report.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
