Childcare Cook

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

PURPOSE:
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.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
MEALS/FOOD

• 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.

SANITATION AND SAFETY

• Follows and adheres to safe food handling and sanitation standards according to program requirements and procedures.

INTERACTION WITH CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND CO-WORKERS

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY

• Follows safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Actively contributes toward promoting and sustaining a safe workplace/environment.

Requirements
Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Food Handlers Certification

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of experience cooking and food preparation for large (50+) groups of people required.
• Food service, management and buying experience preferred.
• Experience with Minute Menu software, a plus.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• 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.