Prep Cook-- Part Time-- Sign-On Bonus 300 Dollars

Center for Transforming Lives•Pantego, TX

19d

About The Position

The Prep Cook supports the lead Cook in preparing nutritious meals for children and staff. Meals must follow CACFP guidelines, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Minimum Standards for Day Care Centers, and Health Department policies and procedures. The role also contributes to a quality early learning environment through food preparation and meal service. The Prep Cook helps prepare and serve meals, maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen and storage area, and completes CACFP records and daily production reports in collaboration with the lead Cook. The position involves professional communication with parents and guardians and protecting confidential information about families, children, team members, and administration.

Requirements

At least 12 months of experience working in a related position or field.
Ability to pass a background check, including a national fingerprint-based background submission.
Knowledge of best practices in meal preparation, meal service, and kitchen sanitation.
Knowledge of food safety procedures, including safe ingredient storage and food preparation temperatures.
Knowledge of general nutrition and large-quantity food preparation.
Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations related to food-service safety and sanitation.
Ability to make independent decisions in a logical, responsible, and compassionate manner.
Knowledge of basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Must obtain a Texas Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Cooking experience in a licensed childcare or school setting.
Texas Food Handlers Card.

Responsibilities

Contribute to a quality early learning environment through food preparation, in accordance with training, skills, and CTL’s mission.
Support preparation of nutritious meals according to USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines.
Serve meals to each classroom on time and at the appropriate temperature.
Maintain a clean kitchen and storage environment, including checking that thermometers work properly, checking food expiration dates, removing trash and recyclables daily, and washing and sanitizing dishes.
Complete and maintain CACFP records and daily production reports in collaboration with the lead Cook.
Be available and accessible to parents and guardians daily and respond professionally to their concerns.
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families, children, team members, and administration.