Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $19.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Workplace training
Employee support programs
Certification assistance
Job Description
The hiring institution for this role is a well-established educational academy that prioritizes the health, safety, and nutritional welfare of its students. As an integral part of the school community, the institution fosters a supportive and nurturing environment aimed at the holistic development of children. The academy emphasizes both academic and developmental growth while ensuring that the auxiliary services such as food and custodial care meet the highest standards. With a mission focused on quality education enhanced by comprehensive care programs, the academy maintains a strong commitment to upholding state licensing and accreditation standards. This ensures that all facilities and... Show More
Job Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED certificate required
- Experienced cook and knowledge of basic principles of good nutrition
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn CACFP meal pattern and food safety requirements
- Demonstrated 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
- Current First-Aid and CPR certification during employment
- Commitment to spiritual maturity and willingness to reach children and parents for Christ
- Ability to attend scheduled meetings, training sessions, and special functions
- Friendly and warm personality
- Ability to maintain neat personal appearance and good personal hygiene
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Experienced cook with knowledge of basic principles of good nutrition
- Familiarity with 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
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Friendly and warm demeanor
- Comfort with spiritual conversations with children and adults
- Self-starter with the ability to evaluate self
- Neat personal appearance and 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 in order to understand and meet the needs of the students
- 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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