Cook - Preschool Tierra Encantada 131 haycock road falls church va

About the role

Tierra Encantada is the leader in Spanish immersion early education and provides high-quality language immersion education to children ages 6 weeks through 6 years of age. We are currently seeking a qualified cook to join our team. Center Cooks prepare all meals for the children in our care and ensure stringent safety standards are adhered to.

Duties

• Prepare daily meals for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years of age using approved recipes and menus and adhering to food handling and safety standards
• Stay well trained in allergens and adjust meals as possible for children with special dietary needs
• Help maintain a clean kitchen adhering to local health codes industry standards
• Maintain a positive, friendly attitude with families, and be a “team-mate” to parents in supporting their child’s growth
• Maintain certifications and take annual trainings on Allergens
• Assist with handling orders, manage inventory and maintain record keeping
• Assist with general food operations, including meal prep, cleanup, and dishwashing

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will truly love children and enjoy spending their time with children. Qualified candidates will fulfill the following required qualifications:

• At least two years of cooking experience in a restaurant, hotel, or childcare setting
• Basic knowledge of USDA guidelines and food preparation
• Certified Food Protection Manager, or ability to achieve certification within 30 days of hire date
• Prefer conversational Spanish skills
• Strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with families and co-workers
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions without health restrictions. This includes the ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time, to have unrestricted use of the upper and lower body, hearing and vision within normal ranges to be able to adequately ensure the children’s safety, to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, to chase a fleeing child, to join children’s play actively, and the ability to bend, squat, kneel, reach, and climb stairs
• Provide a certificate of completion of an approved pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire. Employees are responsible for renewing and maintaining a valid, current CPR and pediatric first aid certification at all times
• Must have a respect for diversity and recognize that diversity makes our program better
• Must have the ability to complete annual required trainings to ensure providing high-quality early education
• Must pass background study, fingerprinting, and e-verify

Skills

• Experience and education in early childhood education (preferred)
• Patient, flexible, a team player, hard-working, organized, friendly, motivated, and has great communication skills

Benefits

• Discounted childcare
• Paid training
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Parental leave
• 401(k) with matching
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) per year (increases with service and caps at four weeks annually)

Pay

$17.00 - $21.00 per hour (full-time, hourly position)

Schedule

Monday-Friday, day shift