Cook for the Children's Center

Louisiana State University•Alexandria, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the LSUA Children's Center in Alexandria, LA. The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals and snacks according to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and center guidelines. This role ensures students receive correct food items, including specialized diets, and assists with maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and dining environment. The Cook also plays a role in inventory management, menu creation, and participating in required trainings and meetings.

Requirements

Pass the Childcare Background check
CPR/First Aid certified (or be willing to be)

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve meals and snacks according to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and center guidelines
Ensure each student is given correct food items, per their specialized diets
Prepare and serve special snacks or treats, as applicable
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, including the kitchen, dining room, and pantry
Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils
Assist teachers in cleaning their designated areas post-meals
Prepare daily bleach bottles for kitchen and classrooms
Operate equipment such as stoves, ovens, air fryers, etc...
Ensure equipment is operating properly and inform director of any issues
Handle and store ingredients and food
Check the quality and freshness of ingredients and products and inform director of any issues
Create weekly grocery lists according to what is on the upcoming menu
Shop for needed groceries and kitchen products—both online and in the store
Inspect food orders as they arrive to determine the accuracy and quality of deliveries
Submit expense reports for LaCarte card purchases
Conduct monthly inventory
Create menus and make them accessible to parents and staff
Notate any menu changes on the menu in the kitchen and parent menu
Complete daily attendance, menu worksheets, and other CACFP paperwork, as needed
Create and maintain a recipe book of popular meals and snacks
Participate in staff meetings and staff workdays
Complete annual LSU trainings, per LSU’s policy
Complete any other LSU requirements, as applicable
Complete a minimum of 12 continuing education hours, per licensing year
Complete CACFP trainings, as needed
Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children as needed within the center