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in Dallas, TX
Cook
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | 7701 Forest Lane Dallas, Texas |
About this job
JOB SUMMARY:
- Plans, organizes, prepares and delivers the nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children and educators in accordance with company guidelines and outside regulatory agencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Food Preparation/Delivery
- Follows guidelines set forth by the company as well as any outsides authorized agencies using appropriate procedures in food preparation and food storage
- Plans work schedule so food production flows smoothly and efficiently
- Ensures that meals are prepared and served on schedule with appropriate temperature control
- Uses initiative, judgment and creativity in seasoning food, estimating amounts to be prepared (allowing for second helpings), utilizing leftovers and preparing and serving attractive, good-tasting food
- Posts and follows approved menus and posts approved nutritionally sound substitutions as needed
- Posts any child’s food allergy alerts in kitchen with child’s current picture, name and detailed description of allergy
- Supports and implements family style food service.
Miscellaneous
- Ensures that kitchen area/storage area complies with company and outside regulatory agencies guidelines including sanitation and health standards
- Prepares for approval reordering of inventory to ensure that children’s needs are met while meeting overall budgetary goals
- Maintains positive, supportive relationships with educators, children, parents and regulatory officials
- Maintains good personal appearance and personal hygiene
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily and meet the Education/Experience, Personal Skills/Characteristics, Language Skills, Mathematical Skills, Reasoning Ability, Physical Conditions, Work Environment and Environmental Conditions listed below.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Must be 18 years of age
- HS Diploma or equivalent required
- Must meet or exceed state licensing requirements for age, education and experience
- Previous experience in large food production operation preferred
PERSONAL SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
- High energy level
- Superior interpersonal abilities
- Resourceful and well organized
- Strong commitment for doing it right for young children
- Strong customer service skills
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to read and communicate to educators
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Ability to understand and communicate basic math concepts in following recipes and monitoring temperature control
REASONING ABILITY:
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form
- Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to an emergency or a crisis situation
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:
- Ability to stand 95% of the time and daily bending and stooping
- Requires normal range of hearing and vision
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to safely use sharp dangerous items such as knives
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Ability to work overtime and odd schedules
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.