Kitchen Staff Team Member

We seek a highly motivated and experienced Kitchen Staff Worker to prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children in a child care facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy kitchen environment while adhering to all regulatory agency guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare all meals and snacks following issued menus and directives.
• Keep accurate records including inventory and production records.
• Comply with all Center regulations and guidelines.
• Comply with all regulatory agency guidelines and regulations.
• Wash kitchenware and tableware.
• Keep kitchen, appliances, etc. clean, sanitized, and in good working condition.
• Inventory food supply, reporting food supply needs to the Lead Cook.
• Report to the Lead Cook any maintenance or non-food supply needs in the kitchen.
• Assist with ordering supplies if requested.
• Properly store food and non-food supplies upon delivery.
• Keep all food items stored properly and at the appropriate temperature.
• Date all food items.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Hours 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Transport elementary children on 15 Passenger Bus to local school

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Clean Driving Record
• Preferred: one year professional experience in food service and/or experience cooking for large groups.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to reach over head.
• Good personal hygiene (clean clothes, hair, hands, nails, etc.).
• Ability to bend down.
• Finger dexterity.
• Ability to read and understand all documents.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please find all of the benefits we offer below:

• Competitive pay with annual reviews.
• 8 paid holiday days off a year.
• PTO after 90 days
• 25% off childcare tuition and all fees waived.
• Paid vacation time after each anniversary year!
• Participation in CDA program, covering 100% of the costs towards earning a Child Development Associates