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About Us: Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish. All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through My Draft Applications located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Cook Position Type: Professional / Unclassified Department: LSUA FA - ChildCtr - Daycare (Sarah Grace Corley (00066261)) Work Location: LSU - Alexandria Pay Grade: Professional Hourly Job Description: LSUA Children's Center Cook This position is located at the LSUA Children's Center in Alexandria, LA. Job Description: Prepare and serve meals and snacks according to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and center guidelines Ensure each student is given correct food items, per their specialized diets Prepare and serve special snacks or treats, as applicable Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, including the kitchen, dining room, and pantry Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils Assist teachers in cleaning their designated areas post-meals Prepare daily bleach bottles for kitchen and classrooms Operate equipment such as stoves, ovens, air fryers, etc... Ensure equipment is operating properly and inform director of any issues Handle and store ingredients and food Check the quality and freshness of ingredients and products and inform director of any issues Create weekly grocery lists according to what is on the upcoming menu Shop for needed groceries and kitchen productsboth online and in the store Inspect food orders as they arrive to determine the accuracy and quality of deliveries Submit expense reports for LaCarte card purchases Conduct monthly inventory Create menus and make them accessible to parents and staff Notate any menu changes on the menu in the kitchen and parent menu Complete daily attendance, menu worksheets, and other CACFP paperwork, as needed Create and maintain a recipe book of popular meals and snacks Participate in staff meetings and staff workdays Complete annual LSU trainings, per LSU's policy Complete any other LSU requirements, as applicable Complete a minimum of 12 continuing education hours, per licensing year Complete CACFP trainings, as needed Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children as needed within the center Additional Job Description: Competencies: None Special Instructions: Please completely fill out your application with all experience and education. Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at ... or .... Please attach all transcripts for proof of education. Background check is required for hire. Application Instructions: Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Posting Date: May 27, 2025 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! 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