Cook for Preschool

CHESS

7d • $15

About The Position

The cook prepares nutritious meals/snacks, manages inventory/ordering, plans menus following health guidelines, and ensures kitchen cleanliness, often handling dietary needs (allergies/special diets), serving children, and maintaining safety/hygiene, requiring teamwork, reliability, and sometimes extra duties like assisting with care or cleaning dining.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required.
• At least three years of cooking experience
• Background and heath screenings (TB test) required
• New Mexico Driver License is required.
• Knowledge of child nutrition and food safety.
• Strong time management, organization, and problem-solving.
• Attention to detail for allergies and portion control.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Physical ability (lifting up to 40 lbs, standing, bending).

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Cook breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, weighing/mixing ingredients, baking, grilling, and serving food for infants to toddlers.
• Menu & Nutrition: Plan menus, adapt recipes for allergies (gluten-free, vegan), and ensure compliance with child nutrition standards (like USDA guidelines).
• Food Management: Purchase groceries, manage inventory, control food costs, and maintain a budget.
• Hygiene & Safety: Maintain a sanitary kitchen, clean equipment, follow food safety programs (like HACCP), and wear hairnets/hats.
• Child-Specific Needs: Accommodate medical/feeding needs, communicate with parents about dietary restrictions, and potentially assist with first aid/diaper changes.
• Center Support: Attend meetings, participate in drills, assist with program activities to maintain ratios, and perform other duties as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees