Experienced Cook / Floater (Preschool)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Cook prepares nutritionally-balanced meals and snacks for children based on USDA and local state childcare guidelines. He / she ensures that meals are prepared and delivers food items in a manner that supports and implements family-style food service. The Cook maintains positive, supportive relationships with staff, children, parents, and regulatory officials, while adhering to local health department regulations to ensure food safety.

Qualifications

The Cook must meet the state licensing requirement for age and meet all other training requirements of state and local regulatory agencies.

Job Responsibilities

Food Service Responsibilities

• Prepares breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily based on USDA Guidelines.
• Prepares and serves lunch and snacks in amounts based on USDA Guidelines, and allowing for second helpings for children, if needed.
• Meals are served in a timely manner to coincide with each classroom’s daily schedule and maintaining holding temperatures of food.
• Serves food in appropriate containers at the appropriate temperature with appropriate serving utensils.
• Stocks shelves and refrigerators food safely and efficiently with correct dating procedures.
• Posts and follows approved menus. Posts approved, nutritionally sound substitutions, as needed.
• Post all food allergy and food restrictions alerts in kitchen with child’s name, classroom assignment, and detailed description of allergy or food restriction.
• Obeys and keeps track of all Allergy Plans for children as it relates to food and ensures that the appropriate substitutes are served to the correct children.

Fiscal Responsibilities

Health & Safety Requirements

Customer Relations

General