Childcare Cook
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Estimated Pay | $13 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Dallas, Texas |
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Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
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
Education:
- 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.
- 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.
Education:
- 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.
- Food service, management and buying experience preferred.
- Experience with Minute Menu software, a plus.
- 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.
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Full-time Jobs Part-time Jobs Temporary Jobs Posting ID: 928367945 Posted: 2024-05-02 Job Title: Childcare Cook