Kitchen Cook | Chef for Childcare & Preschool

About the role

We are hiring a Full-Time Cook for the Kiddie Academy of Seattle, an Educational Childcare and Preschool.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares snacks and meals in accordance with posted menus and nutrition regulations.
• Determines meal and snack count and distributes food to each classroom.
• Removes trays and leftovers from classrooms and disposes accordingly.
• Performs weekly food and supply inventory; submits list of needed items to Management.
• Orders food and supply items from approved supplier, within budget set by Management.
• Checks-in supply deliveries to ensure accuracy of order placed.
• Ensures that all state and local health department, licensing, safety and nutritional requirements are met; follows standards of personal hygiene, safety, and sanitation and ensures that other staff in kitchen do the same.
• Keeps kitchen, including appliances, cabinets and all inventory, organized and clean.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, training sessions, and academy events as requested.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of cooking experience
• Experience in cooking for a school/pre-school will be a plus
• Strong customer service mindset
• Food training in sanitation, food safety, nutrition, food preparation
• Food Handler's Permit as required by WA state

Qualifications

• Full time: 3 years

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Great medical, dental & vision benefits
• Paid Time off and Paid federal holidays
• Company paid professional development program
• Fantastic growth opportunities available through job rotation, lateral move, and special project assignments
• Childcare discounts for employees (limited availability and conditions apply).

Pay

Competitive pay

Schedule

Monday to Friday, starting at 7:00 AM and finishing between 3:00 - 4:00 PM, with weekends off.