Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $19.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
friendly work environment
drug-free workplace
Job Description
Lionheart Children's Academy is a Christ-centered educational institution dedicated to providing exceptional care and development opportunities for children. The academy places a strong emphasis on nurturing spiritual growth as well as academic and social development, making it a unique and supportive environment for both the children and their families. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Lionheart Children’s Academy embraces diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive atmosphere where every child and employee is respected and valued. The academy is also committed to following all federal, state, and local laws and ensuring fair hiring practices without discrimination or retaliation.
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Job Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Experience as a cook
- Knowledge of basic nutrition principles or willingness to learn
- Familiarity or willingness to learn CACFP meal pattern and food safety requirements
- Ability to plan economical shopping and balanced meal preparation
- Understanding of hygienic facility maintenance and good housekeeping standards
- Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification
- Commitment to Christian faith and values
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to participate in training sessions and staff meetings
- Good personal hygiene and neat appearance
- Willingness to engage in spiritual conversations with children and adults
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Experienced cook with knowledge of basic principles of good nutrition
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn CACFP meal pattern and food safety requirements
- Ability to plan for economy in shopping and to plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals and snacks
- Understanding of hygienic facility maintenance, good housekeeping standards, state licensing, and accrediting standards
- Spiritual maturity and commitment to Christian values
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Friendliness and warmth toward people
- Ability to evaluate self
- Well-modulated and clear voice
- Self-starter
- Neat personal appearance
- Good personal cleanliness habits
- Willingness to pursue studies in child development and/or nutrition
Job Duties
- Planning, making necessary purchases for, preparing, and serving meals and snacks to all children
- Reviewing the food service program with the program administrator and/or nutritionist periodically and coordinating the program with the other activities of the school
- Providing assistance to teachers for food and cooking experiences they may wish to plan for the classroom
- Being familiar with minimum standards guidelines and food program requirements, including nutritional content of meals and food serving sizes
- Maintain compliance with CACFP meal pattern, portioning, and recordkeeping requirements during food preparation and service
- Being responsible for seeing that equipment is properly sanitized, put away, and that the kitchen is left in a safe and sanitary condition each day
- Keeping an ongoing inventory of supplies
- Performing simple laundry tasks
- Participating in an ongoing in-service training program to expand knowledge of child development
- Meeting all requirements for employment in staff handbook
- Attending all staff meetings, training sessions, staff work days, parent conferences, parent open houses, graduation programs, and other special functions as scheduled by the director
- Maintaining current First-Aid and CPR certification during employment
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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