Daycare Center Cook - TEMP TO HIRE - La Petite Academy, SE 275th St.
About The Position
PLEASE NOTE: This position is currently considered potentially temporary. The position may be discontinued if the current cook returns from a leave of absence. In that event, the employee may have the option to transition into a classroom teacher role. If the position is not discontinued, it will become a permanent role. _______________________ This is more than just a daycare job. It's a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Working at a childcare center is something special. The Child Care Cook, Food Specialist, is responsible for overall food preparation for the school's enrolled children. This role should be able to adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules.
Requirements
- Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals in a childcare facility, preferred.
- A willingness to learn and adhere to all current state and local regulations.
- Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work.
- Successful completion of a background check is a prerequisite of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals in a childcare facility, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Create home-style, nutritional meal plans in the boundaries of their school's menu and budget, as well as state and federal requirements.
- Prepare meals/snacks for children and staff and distribute food to the classrooms.
- Follow the daily menu provided by the Director which incorporates USDA, licensing, and/or health department regulations.
- Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
- Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees
- Limited medical offered for part-time workers
- Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification
- 401K (plus company match)
- life and disability insurance
- child care discount available to all employees
- Monday through Friday work week
- Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
