Lead Cook

Children • Chula Vista, CA

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About The Position

Children's Choice, a well-established preschool with locations throughout San Diego County, is hiring a full-time Lead Cook in Chula Vista, California. The role prepares and serves healthy, fresh, attractive, appealing, and flavorful foods for young learners. The cook follows the head chef's menus, complies with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements, and keeps detailed, up-to-date records. The position also includes safely transporting children to and from designated locations in accordance with company policies and California transportation regulations. The ideal candidate is passionate, patient, communicative, willing to learn, open to constructive feedback, and comfortable interacting with small children with a calm and positive attitude. The Lead Cook reports to the Center Director. This is an at-will, hourly, non-exempt position paying $20 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must meet company driving and insurance requirements.
• Comfortable transporting children and following all transportation safety procedures.
• Pass the DSS background check.
• Passionate about working with children from infancy through school age and have a positive, patient demeanor.
• Able to work as part of a team and get along with various personalities.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work occasional overtime if needed and attend scheduled after-hours staff meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Food Handlers Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious and appealing meals and snacks that meet children's developmental and individual needs.
• Maintain food-item inventory.
• Work closely with the Center Director and communicate food-order and supply needs.
• Follow safe food-handling and sanitation standards according to program requirements and procedures.
• Follow safety regulations, policies, and procedures, and contribute to a safe workplace environment.
• Safely transport children to and from designated locations in accordance with company policies and California transportation regulations.
• Conduct routine vehicle safety inspections and report maintenance concerns to the Center Director.
• Assist children with entering and exiting the vehicle safely and ensure proper supervision during transportation.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized.
• Keep detailed and up-to-date records and follow the head chef's menus.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Group medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Referral bonuses.
• Room for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED