Line Cook - No Nights & No Weekends

Florence Fuller Child Development Centers•Boca Raton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Academy, part of The Fuller Center School, is seeking a Full-Time Line Cook. The Line Cook is responsible for providing a delicious and nutritious food program for hundreds of children and staff daily. Reporting to the Chef, the Cook works both independently and collaboratively with team members to execute high-quality food preparation and service in compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Requirements

ServSafe Certification (or comparable certification), or the ability to obtain a Safe Food Handler certification within 60 days of hire and maintain certification ongoing.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Physical capability to bend, stand for extended periods, and frequently lift and carry items/containers weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, taking direction from leadership and team members.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in food service, commercial kitchen operations, or school meal programs.
Familiarity with USDA Food Program guidelines and local Health Department sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

Assist the Chef / Food Service Director in the preparation and service of daily meals.
Prepare food in compliance with USDA Food Program meal pattern requirements and assist with required program record-keeping.
Maintain daily standards of order, cleanliness, and safety in the kitchen, storage areas, and general workspace in compliance with Health Department standards.
Ensure the kitchen remains clean, organized, and prepared for monthly inspections with the Food Service Director.
Learn and assist in the procedures for weekly food and supply orders.
Receive, inspect, and properly store food and supplies delivered to the site.
Ensure proper inventory control so that all food and kitchen items are used exclusively for feeding children and staff.
Learn and assume the duties of other team members in their absence.
Report all maintenance requests to the Food Service Director and Director of Operations.
Communicate appropriately and effectively in both nonverbal and verbal styles with all children, co-workers, and guests.
Positively represent The Fuller Center to visitors and the public at large.
Legibly, accurately, and thoroughly complete all required documentation.
Apply acquired knowledge and techniques from training in all ongoing work efforts.
Perform other related duties as assigned.