Child Care Cook (open until filled)
About The Position
The Child Care Cook prepares breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks for children in the Child Care Program under the direct supervision of the Learning Center Manager and/or Learning Center Assistant Manager. The cook develops menus, purchases food, and maintains daily records in accordance with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines. The role requires following nutritional requirements and USDA meal patterns, maintaining sanitary kitchen and food storage areas, coordinating food and supply orders, and complying with State of Oklahoma health sanitation requirements. The cook works in a kitchen within a childcare setting and regularly interacts with the public, other agencies, and employees.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of experience working as a cook in the food industry.
- Must possess a Food Handlers Permit or be willing to attend training to obtain one.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by the Nation’s insurance carrier.
- Familiarity with Microsoft applications, including Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with parents and legal guardians, supervisors, coworkers, and outside agencies.
- Ability to establish and maintain nurturing relationships with students and respectful communication with coworkers and supervisors.
- Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.
- Ability to be persuasive and tactful in controversial situations.
- Ability to learn and follow State of Oklahoma health sanitation requirements and USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of general nutrition requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Food Handlers Permit.
- Working knowledge of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Responsibilities
- Prepare breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks for all children in the Child Care Program.
- Follow general nutritional requirements and USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program meal patterns when preparing meals and snacks.
- Develop weekly menus in accordance with USDA requirements and record substitutions.
- Wash and sanitize dishes and utensils used for food preparation.
- Clean and disinfect the stove, countertops, and other kitchen surfaces daily.
- Clean and disinfect the refrigerator, freezer, storage cabinets, and other food storage surfaces as needed.
- Coordinate weekly food orders with the Learning Center Manager and/or Learning Center Assistant Manager.
- Coordinate orders for bulk items and paper goods with the Learning Center Manager and/or Learning Center Assistant Manager.
- Comply with State of Oklahoma health sanitation requirements.
- Notify the Learning Center Manager and/or Learning Center Assistant Manager of kitchen problems or concerns.
- Coordinate seasonal menus with the Learning Center Manager and/or Learning Center Assistant Manager.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Learning Center Director and/or Learning Center Assistant Director within the scope of the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
