Preschool Cook & Classroom Support / Small Group (Under 30 Children) (44447 at UCP of Central Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Menu Planning, Food Safety, Nutrition, Inventory Management, Sanitation Standards, Cooking Techniques, Record Keeping, Communication, Teamwork, Child Care, First Aid, CPR, Kitchen Equipment Operation, Confidentiality, Health Regulations

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Job Details Job Location: UCP of Central Arizona Laura Dozer Main Campus - Phoenix, AZ 85027 Position Type: Variable The Preschool Cook/Classroom Support (Small Group under 30) is responsible for planning, preparing, and maintaining food service operations for a small early learning center. This role ensures a safe, clean, and compliant kitchen environment, including menu preparation, food ordering, and proper food handling practices. In addition to food service duties, this position provides limited classroom support coverage for preschool staff during scheduled lunch and break periods, approximately two hours per day. Classroom support occurs in a small group setting and does not replace the role of a lead teacher. This is a part-time position, working Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., totaling 20 hours per week. Essential Responsibilities: In coordination with the Director, plan and develop four week rotating menus for the Early Learning Center. Prepare and serve meals and snacks in compliance with Department of Health Services Meal Pattern requirements. Ensure that food is cooked satisfactorily in quality and for quantity prepared. Prepare and store food in accordance with accepted sanitation procedures. Prepare and maintain a variety of records and logs. Maintain adequate inventory of cooking ingredients. Adhere to assigned food budget. Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in work area in accordance with health regulations. Food ordering Food inventory controls Inventory management Clean and sanitize kitchen on a daily basis. Operate and maintain in a clean and safe fashion, a variety of kitchen equipment, including range, oven, refrigerator, freezer, microwave and other appliances. Maintain required certifications. Perform other duties as assigned. Maintain personal hygiene standards. Attend trainings and meetings as required. Perform other duties and tasks as assigned. Maintains optimum attendance and reliability. Performs other related duties as assigned. Maintain confidentiality. Demonstrate UCP’s Values. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to one year commercial or institutional cooking experience Experience in planning and preparing nutritionally based meals for children in a child care setting. Basic training in food safety and nutrition. Preferred Any combination equivalent to three years commercial or institutional cooking experience. One year or more experience in planning and preparing nutritionally based meals for children in a child care setting Advanced training in food safety and nutrition. Licenses/ Certifications Required: Current Maricopa County Food Handler Card Maintain a current Food Manager Card Requirements: Must satisfy Department of Health Services (DHS) licensure requirements for valid First Aid and Infant & Child CPR certifications Class One Fingerprint Clearance Must obtain Food Managers Card within 90 days of hire Negative results of a Mantoux TB test Must be 20 years of age or older Knowledge of: State and federal guidelines and requirements governing the child care food program Food preparation and presentation methods and techniques Food quality standards, including health guidelines Nutritional guidelines Food allergies Menu preparation Standard kitchen equipment Safety and sanitation standards Understanding of Occupational Safety and Health guidelines Ability to: Operate standard kitchen equipment. Make large quantities of quality food/ adapt daily quantities as needed. Read and follow recipes. Keep accurate records. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Work cooperatively with others. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Move food weighting up to 25 pounds from vehicle to food storage and preparation area. Attend meetings and trainings as required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) medium to heavy weights up to 50 pounds. Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, walk and run. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read , adequate hearing to perform job duties in person and over the phone. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS In accordance with UCP guidelines, it is necessary for employees to complete a series of trainings to meet the criteria for this position. The training department will provide a specific departmental guide for these requirements including additional updates. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment includes an industrial kitchen environment, with moderate noise levels and possible exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Responsibilities

The Preschool Cook/Classroom Support is responsible for planning and preparing meals while maintaining a safe and compliant kitchen environment. Additionally, the role includes providing limited classroom support during staff breaks.