Childcare Center Cook - Bilingual Spanish/English [Powell]

Tierra EncantadaPowell, OH
Onsite

About The Position

Tierra Encantada, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, is the leader in Spanish immersion early education®, providing high-quality language immersion education and care to children 6 weeks through 6 years of age. Our values fuel everything we do: passion for nurturing children's growth, creating intentional learning environments, celebrating diversity, and optimism for a brighter future. We are hiring for a Cook at our Tierra Encantada - Powell location in Powell, Ohio. This is a part-time role typically working Monday-Friday from 7:00 am to 11:00 am. The starting pay ranges between $18.00 and $22.00 per hour, depending on education, qualifications, and experience.

Requirements

  • Three or more years of cooking experience in a restaurant, hotel, hospital, childcare, or other high volume or institutional setting.
  • Basic knowledge of USDA guidelines and food preparation.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred, must be able to speak Spanish.
  • Strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with families and co-workers.
  • Must have a respect for diversity and recognize that diversity makes our program better.
  • Must have the ability to fulfill annual training requirements.

Nice To Haves

  • Certified Food Protection Manager strongly desired.
  • Provide a certificate of completion of an approved pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire.
  • Employees are responsible for renewing and maintaining a valid, current CPR and pediatric first aid certification at all times.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare daily meals for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years using approved recipes and menus, adhering to food handling and safety standards.
  • Oversee and manage kitchen staff, providing guidance, support, and ensuring all team members adhere to food safety and operational standards.
  • Stay well-trained in allergens and adjust meals as needed for children with special dietary needs, ensuring compliance with dietary accommodations.
  • Be accountable for inventory management, including handling orders, tracking supplies, minimizing waste, and maintaining accurate record-keeping.
  • Ensure adherence to the established meal program, including portion sizes, nutritional guidelines, and compliance with any applicable regulations.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment, adhering to local health codes and industry standards.
  • Oversee general food operations, including meal preparation, cleanup, and dishwashing, ensuring efficiency and quality.
  • Support center staff by covering classroom breaks, ensuring smooth daily operations, maintaining the cleanliness of the center.
  • Collaborate effectively with HQ teams ensuring strong two-way communication.
  • Maintain certifications and take annual trainings on Allergens and food safety.
  • Maintain a positive, friendly attitude with families, and be a "team-mate" to parents in supporting their child's growth.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Generous PTO package
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Performance bonus
  • Discounted childcare and waitlist priority for enrollment
  • Company paid professional development
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