Preschool Chef

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 wears 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, storerooms, and floors daily
• -Prepares bagged lunches for any scheduled field trips
• -Delivers food to infant and toddler classrooms
• -Keeps up to date with the food manager's certificate
• -Records the temperatures of the fridge and freezer
• -Cleans and mops the kitchen
• -Performs other duties as assigned

• -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
• -Must be an experienced cook and possess 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

Job Type: Full-time

• 8-hour shift

Work Location:

In person