Preschool Chef & Kitchen Manager
About the role
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more at www.irco.org.
The Preschool Team’s purpose is to provide safe and inclusive learning environments and engaging interactions for the children in their care. IRCO Early Beginnings Preschool at Glisan Landing serves up to 40 children aged 3-5 years old Monday through Friday year-round in a welcoming, multicultural environment.
Program Summary IRCO’s workforce of approximately 750 is served by a team of 12 Human Resources, training, recruiting, and communications professionals. The Human Resources team’s purpose is to hire, train, retain, develop and support all staff while overseeing employee relations, compensation and benefits programs, and compliance with all applicable employment laws. Human Resources also plays a key role in fostering and celebrating a positive workplace environment where fairness and acceptance combine to unite employees around a common goal. If you are a capable, conscientious, mission driven individual, please consider joining us.
Responsibilities
- Create a weekly menu consisting of breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks.
- Ensure menus meet applicable child nutrition, dietary, and preschool meal guidelines.
- Provide a variety of nutritious foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and appropriate sources of protein and dairy or alternatives.
- Accommodate food allergies, intolerances, and dietary restrictions.
- Develop menus that are nutritious, appealing, age-appropriate, and practical for young