Cook - Children's Academy

York General•York, NE

About The Position

About the York General Children’s Academy York General is proud to announce the upcoming opening of the York General Children’s Academy , a brandânew, state-of-the-art, purposeâbuilt, fully certified child care center opening Spring 2026 . Designed with children, families, and educators in mind, this innovative academy represents an exciting investment in early childhood education and in the future of our community. Why You’ll Love It Here Brand-New Facility – Be part of the inaugural team launching a modern, thoughtfully designed child care center created to elevate children’s learning and support staff success. Excellent Benefits Package – Receive a comprehensive benefits package that supports you both at work and at home. Award-Winning Workplace – Join an organization named Modern Healthcare’s Best Place to Work for 12 consecutive years . Stability & Growth – Child care is essential, and York General is committed to long-term investment and support for the Children’s Academy. York General’s Children’s Academy is seeking a PRN Cook to join our team! This role is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals for children in alignment with state and federal regulations. The Cook plays a vital role in ensuring safe, sanitary, and highâquality food service and supports daily kitchen operations including cleaning, dishwashing, recordâkeeping, and assisting the Lead Cook with inventory needs. If you love working in a child-focused environment, enjoy preparing healthy meals, and value making an impact, we would love to meet you!

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Basic computer skills (email, Word, Excel, internet navigation).
Sound judgment and ability to work independently within assigned responsibilities.
Must be at least 18 years old

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of food program requirements preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop daily menus that meet food program guidelines.
Prepare and serve meals at proper temperatures while following menus, production guides, and regulations.
Complete required daily logs including receiving logs, food temperatures, refrigeration/freezer temps, dish machine temperatures, cooling logs, and sanitizer logs; adhere to HACCP procedures.
Operate and clean kitchen equipment; maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment following regulatory standards.
Receive and store food and supplies while verifying invoice accuracy and ensuring proper labeling, dating, and rotation.
Assist the Lead Cook with ordering and purchasing food items to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Complete all assigned cleaning tasks and follow established cleaning schedules.
Communicate promptly with the Lead Cook or Director regarding kitchen-related needs or issues.
Attend required training and continuing education.