Preschool Cook

About This Role

Big Oak Child Care center is looking to hire a full-time cook (30-40 hours/week)

What You'll Do

• State and City Accreditation
• Fulfill in-service requirements and maintain records of fulfillment, according to state regulations.
• Identify personal goals annually.
• Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting the kitchen upon arrival and before leaving each day according to state regulations.
• Sanitation
• Wash hands with soap when you arrive to start work, before and after touching foods and using toilet facilities according to state regulations.
• Wash and disinfect counter tops before and after preparing foods.
• Clear and wash all dishes.
• Notify management when running low on chemicals.
• Kitchen and other Duties
• Prepare breakfast, lunch and snack daily for all children at scheduled times and in compliance with state regulations on minimum food groups and amounts.
• Responsible for proper storage of foods in refrigerator and cupboards.
• Maintain cleanliness of refrigerator at all times.
• Monitor temperature of all refrigerators and freezers in the center, including in classrooms.
• Order all kitchen supplies as needed. (i.e. vinyl gloves, paper towels, toilet paper etc.)
• Shop for all necessary food and non-food items with budget in mind.
• Communicate with classrooms on proper refrigerator storage and cleanliness.
• Planning
• Create and follow healthy and diverse menus (rotate weekly.)
• Identify a consistent schedule for shopping and stock kitchen with a minimum of 3 days of food items to accommodate in the event of an absence.
• Work with the Administrative Director to ensure purchases and planning adheres to applicable budget allocation.
• Miscellaneous
• Responsible for answering all incoming calls from classroom/office to kitchen.
• Step into classrooms to help cover breaks as needed.
• Report all maintenance needs to the Administrative Director.

Requirements

• Must have or be willing to obtain ServSafe certification
• Must be able to pass a caregiver background check
• Must be comfortable working with young children
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to use vehicle for weekly shopping trips.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Other types of insurance
• Retail benefits or accounts
• Child Care benefits
• Commuting/travel assistance
• Parental leave
• Hourly wage commensurate with training and experience
• Sign-on Bonus will be paid out on the first paycheck after 90 days of employment.
• Bonus must be repaid on a pro-rated basis if employee quits before working for 12 months.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Big Oak is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.