GENERAL SUMMARY:

The person selected for this position must be a friendly, mature and responsible person. The candidate must have the ability to work well with children in a childcare setting and already be in possession of the State of Illinois Food and Sanitation License. This person will open the Center and be the morning assistant prior to assuming the cooking role. The Cook is responsible for ensuring children are served nutritious, good tasting and appealing meals and snacks. It is the Cook’s responsibility to prepare these meals and snacks by methods that maintain high nutrient levels and that are sanitary. It is also the Cook’s duty to deliver meals to the classroom ready for family style meal service and suitable for the children’s age and development.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

It is preferred that the Cook have course work and training in foods, nutrition and/or dietetics. It is also preferred that the Cook possess a current Food Manager Certificate at the time of hiring.

EXPERIENCE:

Possess knowledge of the principles and practices and current state of child nutrition and of the eating habits of the children served in the program. Demonstrated skills in preparing these foods in a nutritious, good tasting and appealing manner. Experience in child food service preparation and management desirable. Knowledge of CACFP requirements also desirable. Effective oral and written communication skills commensurate with the responsibilities of the position are required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• cooking in childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Manager License (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Dependability to open the Center
• Work will with children
• Maintains established standards of sanitation, safety and food preparation and storage as set by the local and state health departments; maintains an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen.
• Cook and serve breakfast
• Cook and serve lunch
• Cook/prepare and serve snack
• Must be an effective team player
• Assist children as needed
• Must be able to multi-task effectively
• Comply with the Food Program requirements
• Develop menus according to requirements set by the state
• Wear hairnet daily while cooking and preparing food
• Adhere to scheduled serving times
• Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen area including appliances
• Maintain the cleanliness of all areas related to food service
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Complete daily/weekly cleaning schedule
• Have Physical capabilities – Must be able to lift 45lbs on a daily basis, numerous times a day
  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.