Cook (Beaumont)

Otter Learning Career•Lexington, KY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Cook plays an important role in our centers ensuring children have the right fuel for their hard work learning, playing and growing all day. You will be responsible for preparing breakfast, lunch and a snack for each classroom which includes all meal planning, ordering, prep, and cleanup. Meals must be planned ahead with age-appropriate foods and follow regulatory guidelines. Sanitation is also important including ensuring tools, equipment, kitchen and storage areas are kept clean and orderly. Experience cooking in a fast-paced or similar Early Education environment with knowledge of common allergies and regular substitutes is required. You must feel comfortable around young students as you will be working around, serving, and possibly assisting with supervision of children. Cooks may be required to step into a classroom or the front office to assist during staff shortage, cover breaks, or maintain fulltime hours in smaller schools.

Requirements

Experience cooking in a fast-paced or similar Early Education environment
Knowledge of common allergies and regular substitutes
Comfortable around young students
Must be 18 years old (some states 21 yr old)
Must have a high school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 1 year of experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Preparing breakfast, lunch, and a snack for each classroom
Meal planning, ordering, prep, and cleanup
Planning meals ahead with age-appropriate foods and following regulatory guidelines
Ensuring tools, equipment, kitchen, and storage areas are kept clean and orderly
Working around, serving, and possibly assisting with supervision of children
Assisting in a classroom or the front office during staff shortages, covering breaks, or maintaining fulltime hours in smaller schools