The preschool cook prepares food that meets current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations by following established policies and procedures. He or she ensures that safe and high-quality food service is always provided.

This is for our Chatham Park location

The ideal candidate for this position has a high school diploma or equivalency diploma, two years of experience in a high-volume kitchen environment, and a current Safe Food Handler certificate. He or she has the physical stamina to perform all the requirements of this position and can work a flexible schedule. Fluent English speaking and writing skills, good time management skills, and professional dress, speech, and behavior are all required for this position.

Responsibilities:
-Prepares food items to order following established recipes and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety

-Follows safety and sanitation rules and practices

-Restocks food supplies and takes inventory when required

-Prepares and serves food in accordance with the weekly menus

-Always wear a hairnet and gloves while preparing food

-Provides assistance to teachers for food and cooking experiences they may wish

-Maintains the stock rotation of all food to plan for the classrooms

-Prepares and serves refreshments for parent nights & staff meetings

-Aware of children with allergies

-Delivers water jugs daily to the classrooms and cleans water jugs daily

-Cleans all appliances, equipment, utensils, store rooms and floors daily

-Prepares bagged lunches for any scheduled field trips

-Delivers food to infant and toddler classrooms

-Keeps abreast of new legislationKeeps up to date with the food managers certificate

-Records the temperatures of the fridge and freezer

-Cleans and mops the kitchen and cafeteria

-Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
-Must be at least 18 years old

-High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma required

-Must provide all medical records, abuse clearance, criminal records check, fingerprints, diploma, and any other forms that are required by the state regulatory agency

-Able to lift fifty pounds, sit on the floor and interact with children

-Must show evidence of emotional maturity and stability which demonstrates the ability to show good judgment in handling crisis situations

-Must be an experienced cook and possess a knowledge of basic principles of good nutrition

-Must maintain a food manager's certificate

-Must have high standards of cleanliness

-Must maintain CPR, First Aid, blood-borne pathogens, and fire extinguisher certifications

-Must maintain child abuse and neglect certifications

-Must maintain TB test or note of good health
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