Cook

Job Responsibilities

• Purchases perishable foods daily, such as bread, milk, etc., and buys fresh fruit weekly.
• Plans and posts menus in advance, in consultation with parents, assigned staff members and/or dietitian.
• Emphasizes nutritional needs of the group.
• Sets out dishes, serves food family style to the different program components.
• Supervises collection of dishes and kitchen maintenance.
• Interviews, appraises, and supervises other kitchen staff, as required by program.
• Prepares and cooks daily meals and snacks.
• Purchases and stores all groceries and kitchen supplies and keeps purchases within budgetary allowance.
• Shares pertinent information regarding the operation of the kitchen

Candidate Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Must have basic skills in reading, writing, and budgeting.
• One year of quantitative cooking experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of the nutritional needs of children and adults.
• Annual physical examination and good physical health.
• Completion and maintenance of Food Sanitation Certification.
• Ability to drive and access to a personal vehicle preferred.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish preferred.

Job Details

• Compensation: Hourly: Range is between $16.50-$18.50/hour, offers are commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, three scheduled weeks of paid time off each year (Spring, Summer, Winter), and additional flexible paid leave that accrues based on tenure; 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match, (more benefit details here).
• Location: Early Childhood Center setting (721 S. Quentin Rd.).
• Schedule: Full-time, hourly; center is open Mon-Fri, 7:30am-5:30pm; assigned shifts will vary.