Preschool Cook

Company Description

Early Learning Essentials is an amazing company to work for with a positive environment focused on helping children and families succeed. We are a non‑profit government funded organization that offers low‑income children and families beneficial health, education, nutrition, and other helpful programs to improve their lives.

Full‑time employees enjoy exceptional benefits with medical, dental, life, and a 401(k). We are a family friendly company as all staff enjoy gym benefits, weekends off, and twice the normal holidays!

Provides meal services for Early Learning Essentials children, classroom staff, and volunteers following the requirements specified in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Head Start Performance standards, ELE policies and Procedures and local Health Department regulations and ensures services support the agency's school readiness plan. Promotes the health, nutrition, and education needs of the children and attends to their safety and welfare.

Ensures the compliance of all CACFP and Health Department regulatory standards in the preparation, storage, and clean up of meals provided to/by Early Learning Essentials. This position is not eligible for telecommuting as it is front‑line work in nature working face‑to‑face with children and families.

Position is full‑time for 175 days; a typical work week is Monday Friday with an expectation of no more than 6‑7 hours per day M‑F with no more than 33‑36 hours per week (with the exception of single classroom centers which will be no more than 29.5 hours). For weeks with less than five working days, daily hours only apply. Requires use of own vehicle to conduct business.

Must have a High School Diploma or GED or be willing to enroll in a GED preparation program leading to a GED.

Early Learning Essentials is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment actions based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic identity, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.

EARLY LEARNING ESSENTIALS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THIS JOB DESCRIPTION AT OUR DISCRETION WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE AT ANYTIME