Daycare Cook

American Care Academy•Dallas, TX

25d•$15 - $18

About The Position

The Cook is a role model for young learners emphasizing nutritious meals; has a great attitude toward food, safe and sanitary habits; prepares and serves meals that are attractive, appealing and flavorful, while complying with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Academy requirements; educate staff and families on the nutritional needs of children 0-5 and support age appropriate feeding practices; responsible for meeting accredited nutrition standards and following the Academy policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Food Handlers Certification
Minimum of two years of experience cooking and food preparation for large (50+) groups of people required.
Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs for 25 feet.
Ability to frequently push/pull up to 35 lbs for 50 feet.
Sufficient mobility, strength and range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, squatting or kneeling, twisting and climbing step stools for up to 8 hours per day.
Sufficient stamina to perform job duties at frequency required.
Sufficient vision and hearing to perform job duties.
Sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

Food service, management and buying experience preferred.
Experience with Minute Menu software, a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepares nutritious and appealing meals and snacks that meet the developmental and individual needs/interests of children 0-5.
Plans and conducts nutrition activities with children.
Maintains food item inventory, and order sufficient items for menus.
Proficient with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines.
Regularly works with Nutrition Specialist/ Food Service Manager regarding individual nutrition needs and concerns of children.
Assist in feeding infants and toddlers in EHS settings.
Follows and adheres to safe food handling and sanitation standards according to program requirements and procedures.
Relates in a positive and supportive manner, both verbally and physically, and is sensitive to the needs of children, parents, and co-workers.
Uses quick, safe reactions and responses in dealing with children or situations that involve children.
Follows safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Actively contributes toward promoting and sustaining a safe workplace/environment.