Overview:
The Cook at Pioneer Relief Nursery will prepare USDA approved meals while keeping the kitchen and service area clean and sanitary. This staff person will assist in purchasing of meal service food and supplies and maintaining nutrition records.
Qualifications Preferred:
- Current Food Handler’s card (may be obtained upon hire)
- Experience in purchasing and preparing culturally diverse foods for groups
- Ability to understand and use basic math
- Knowledge of early childhood nutrition and CACFP guidelines (training will be provided)
- Skills in working with children
- Ability to keep accurate records
- Previous cook/custodial experience
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Prepare creditable meals for children and staff using the provided menu
- Follow meal recipes
- Menu planning sheets, approved recipes
- Maintain nutrition records as required, including monthly receipts for USDA reimbursement
- Purchase food and supplies according to the planned menu and seasonal availability
- Assist in planning and preparation of classroom Nutrition Activities
- Store food and supplies properly
- Maintain safety of the environment for staff and children
- Work with Food Program Coordinator and Executive Director to ensure compliance with meal service requirements
- Clean and sanitize dishes, tableware, pot, pans, etc. in a timely manner
- Always maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen
- Ensure disposal of garbage each school day
- Operate standard kitchen equipment safety and efficiently
- Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation
- Assist with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment
- Restock items as needed throughout the shift
- Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes
Staff in this position will have limited classroom duties as Teacher Assistant to provide lunch breaks and provide coverage.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Shift:
Work Location: In person
