Cook/Kitchen staff.

Qualifications

Must be at least 19 years of age

Must have at least a GED

Meet all requirements of DCFS

Have patience with children and desire to want to work with them

Be loving, caring, sensitive and friendly towards children

Must be able to communicate with children and co-workers

Job Description

· Skills to help children meet their developmental and emotional needs

· Skills in planning, directing, and conducting programs that meet the children’s basic needs

· Must complete 20 hours of in-service/online training per year

· Must have emotional maturity when working with children

· Cooperation with the purposes and services of the program

· Respect for children and adults

· Flexibility, understanding and patience

· Physical and mental health that do not interfere with child care responsibilities

· Good personal hygiene

· Frequent interaction with children

· Listening skills, availability and responsiveness to children

· Sensitivity to children’s socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities

· Use of positive discipline and guidance techniques and

· Ability to provide an environment in which children can feel comfortable, relaxed, happy and involved in play, recreation and other activities

· Must be fingerprinted and cleared from background check.

· Must submit 3 letters of reference

· Must have physical updated every 2 years Physician must know applying as cook position (T.B. test included)

· Must be able to lift 40 lbs. or more

· Must submit a copy of Transcripts

· Must be at least 19 years of age

· Must have previous experience cooking for large groups and be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic math

· Act as role model for the children

· To report needs of supplies and replacement of all equipment needed for the kitchen

· To communicate with the director daily

· To attend staff meetings and in-services as they are scheduled

· To maintain confidentiality with regards to children, co-workers and parents

· To show good judgment and problem-solving skills

· Keep kitchen, restrooms, and hallways clean

· Wash and put away all utensils

· Prepare grocery list including cleaning supplies

· Finish projects promptly

· Must have Food Handlers Certification

· To be aware of company policies