Substitute Preschool Cook

Substitute Preschool Cook - Van Avery Prep - Kids World

Van Avery Prep - Kids World in Temecula, CA, prides itself on fostering an environment where students thrive under rigorous academic enrichment balanced with active participation in athletics and the arts. Our dedicated team guides students in developing into innovators, critical thinkers, humanitarians, and leaders. We value diversity and believe in educating the next generation of leaders with a sense of global awareness, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship. Join us in shaping the future at Van Avery Prep, where our students are learning today and leading tomorrow.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation

• Employee referral bonus

• Same-day access to earned wages through Dayforce Wallet

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and nurturing educational environment

About the Role

Van Avery Prep is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Long-Term Substitute Preschool Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for our students during an extended temporary assignment. A well-run kitchen is an essential part of the safe, welcoming, and nurturing school environment that supports our students’ growth and success.

In this role, you will prepare, portion, and serve food in accordance with approved menus, child nutrition guidelines, food safety standards, and established food-production procedures. You will maintain a clean and organized kitchen, manage food inventory and required records, and help ensure that allergies and special dietary needs are addressed carefully. You will also use food, supplies, and equipment thoughtfully to minimize waste and support the school’s food-service budget.

You Will…

• Plan, post, and follow approved menus, making appropriate substitutions when necessary.

• Prepare, cook, portion, and serve age-appropriate meals and snacks at safe temperatures and in appropriate serving containers.

• Monitor daily food quantities based on student attendance and maintain accurate meal, snack, inventory, and ordering records.

• Follow all food-allergy and special-dietary requirements, maintain current allergy information, and carefully review ingredient labels.

• Receive, store, and rotate food and supplies safely using the first-in, first-out method.

• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, including counters, shelving, appliances, dishes, cookware, utensils, floors, and waste containers.

• Keep kitchen equipment in safe working order and promptly report maintenance needs, safety concerns, or incidents.

• Follow all company and local health, sanitation, hygiene, emergency, and food-service requirements.

• Collaborate with school leaders and staff while providing courteous and responsive service to students and families.

• Support other school needs as assigned, including occasional classroom coverage when needed and appropriately qualified.

What We Are Looking For

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• At least two years of relevant experience in a licensed childcare kitchen, commercial kitchen, school cafeteria, or comparable food-service setting.

• Food-handler permit or license as required by state or local regulations.

• ServSafe certification or a manager-level food-handler certification preferred.

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, safe storage, child nutrition, age-appropriate portions, and allergy protocols.

• Strong organizational, communication, teamwork, and customer-service skills.

• Ability to read menus, sanitation requirements, ingredient labels, and allergen information and maintain accurate written or electronic records.

• Ability to stand and walk frequently and safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds while performing kitchen duties.

• Ability to successfully complete all required criminal background checks without exemption.

• Ability to meet applicable state education and licensing standards and maintain required credentials and professional development.