Early Learning Center, Cook (PT)

Diocese of St. Augustine • Ponte Vedra, FL

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About The Position

The Cook plans and prepares meals for children at the St. John Paul II Early Learning Center under the direction of the Director. Meals must be nutritious and well-balanced, and prepared in accordance with Early Learning Center and DCF requirements and applicable laws. The Cook supports the Center’s spiritual and educational mission, maintains health, sanitation, and safety standards, keeps the kitchen clean, and works within allotted budget guidelines. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Comprehensive knowledge of modern cooking procedures and health and hygiene requirements.
• Working knowledge of and strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter who is well organized and able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is required.
• Ability to travel locally as required.
• Professional bearing and a clean, neat personal appearance.
• Ability to successfully pass background, criminal history, and credit history checks.
• Ability to deal with teachers, parents, and others professionally, courteously, and tactfully.
• Ability to read directions and safety warnings, and to remain safety- and health-conscious.
• Complete Protecting God's Children.
• Coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability, and ability to lift as required in a normal cafeteria environment.
• Required activities include walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, and carrying.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a cook in a commercial or private environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Early Learning Center’s spiritual and educational mission.
• Plan and prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals in accordance with Early Learning Center and DCF requirements and applicable laws.
• Ensure health, sanitation, and safety requirements are met at all times.
• Maintain a clean kitchen in accordance with accepted health guidelines.
• Work within allotted budget guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED