Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $20.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Porter-Leath is a well-established nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening children and families in the Memphis, Tennessee area. With a history of more than a century, Porter-Leath provides a comprehensive network of services designed to improve the educational, emotional, and physical well-being of children from birth to five years of age and support their families in achieving stability and self-sufficiency. The organization operates multiple programs including early childhood education, therapeutic childcare, family services, and community outreach, all aimed at promoting healthy growth and development. Porter-Leath is known for maintaining high standards for safety, education, and health compliance, ensuring its services meet... Show More
Job Requirements
- HSD or GED is required
- Minimum 4 years of cooking experience
- Ability to follow recipes and menus
- Ability to work a heavy workload under pressure of conflicting deadlines and competing needs
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and comply with health department standards
- Ability to maintain accurate logs and documentation
Job Qualifications
- HSD or GED is required
- Minimum 4 years of cooking experience with the ability to cook following recipes and menus
- Previous leadership experience is preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of Health Department standards regarding food preparation, food storage and cleanliness
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Ability to perceive and deal with sensitive issues while maintaining confidentiality and objectivity
- Ability to work as a team player to interact and assist all employees as necessary
Job Duties
- Perform according to the standards set forth by Head Start, NAEYC, CACFP, USDA, Tennessee Day Care licensing and Porter-Leath while performing duties within the kitchen and the center
- Perform and serve meals according to menu, special dietary needs, in quantities of persons to be served in accordance with USDA recommended daily dietary allowances
- Complete food and kitchen supply ordering in a timely manner taking into account the program budget
- Monitor point of service meals for CACFP and USDA compliance
- Monitor database entries for daily meals served prior to submitting end of the month claims
- Maintain and regularly update inventory of all food supplies and equipment
- Report kitchen information to various supervising bodies
- Comply with all Health department and Porter-Leath requirements regarding food preparation, food storage and cleanliness
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen area to include washing dishes, cleaning counters and equipment, sweeping and mopping
- Maintain logs, receipts and documentation so that information is maintained and readily researchable
- Teach proper cooking skills to families/students as necessary
- Perform duties as a role model to clients and staff
- Contribute to team effort by performing other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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