Childcare Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

POSITION SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Child Care Director the cook will provide a safe, clean and sanitary kitchen, delivering meals as directed by the provided menu. The cook will participate in classroom ratios as well as helping Directors with ongoing tasks as assigned. Classroom / Kitchen time ratio will be approximately 25% / 75%.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare morning snack, lunch and afternoon snacks for all classrooms
• Serve meals to each classroom on time, at the appropriate temperature
• Work with staff to collect meal numbers before food preparation of each meal
• Prepare appropriate amounts of food for each classroom, with amounts served meeting USDA guidelines
• Make weekly food orders through vendors
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including all food storage areas
• Make sure all thermometers are working properly
• Ensure all food items are checked for expiration dates
• Wash and sanitize all dishes
• Clean the entire kitchen and appliances throughout the day
• Remove trash and recyclables daily
• Organize and put away all groceries, food orders and non-food items labeling all items without original packaging dates.
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families, children, team members, administration, and Board of Directors
• Build positive relationships and communicate in a respectful manner with children, teachers, administration, and Board of Directors.

Requirements : Qualifications

Work Environment & Physical Demands