Childcare Cook

At Shining Stars, we provide a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for the children to learn and grow. As our childcare cook, you will have the important role of planning, prepping, making healthy and delicious meals and snacks for the children in our care. The ideal candidate should have experience cooking for large groups, as well as having a knowledge of children's nutrition and accommodate to special dietary needs. You must be able to work independently and efficiently. But also, to keep in communication with the owner, director, and staff.

Some the duties are listed below:

• Hours 6:00am - 2:00 pm (Could have some flexibility)
• Plan out menus that follow CACFP guidelines
• Plan out meals for about 50 children
• Production records
• Prepare foods for breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks for children as young as infants to age 12
• Accommodate food allergies and special health needs
• Make our grocery lists and ordering for 2 weeks at a time
• Able to lift and carry heavy items
• Deliver and collect dishes/food from classrooms, this includes going up and down stairs.
• Dishwashing
• Keeping the kitchen organized and neat
• Follow guidelines from CACFP for appropriate serving sizes for children
• Able to prepare special event foods and snacks
• Attend staff meetings, if needed
• Every year, 4 hours of food training needs to be done
• May possibly have to watch a couple children, in early morning

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person