Benefits:

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

The Child Care Centre Cook is responsible for menu planning, purchasing of groceries and supplies and daily preparation of nutritious meals and snacks served to the children (ages 1-12) years *or adjust as applicable to age group served at center) enrolled in the center. The kitchen is to be managed, and the work of the Cook is to be conducted in strict compliance with Health Department, USDA, Bright from the Start, and all other applicable policies and Procedures. The Cook works in consultation with the Center Director to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen and its coordination with the other programs of the center.

Kitchen

· Advance planning of lunch menus and snacks in accordance with the USDA Food Guidelines, and that of best practices for food services and operations.

· Conduct housekeeping tasks necessary to maintain the kitchen in an organized, clean, safe and hygienic condition always

· Deliver and collect breakfast/lunch/snack bust tubs to/from all on-site programs

· Complete clean up after each meal (i.e. dishes, countertops, etc.)

· Meets with State Governing Agency as required to ensure kitchen and practices are in compliance with both state and company rules and regulations.

· Regular inventory of kitchen equipment and supplies

Ordering/Purchasing

· Purchase all groceries in order to implement the planned menus, in consideration of the Center food budget and in consultation with the Center Director

· Purchase all kitchen supplies for the center

· Unpacking and checking of orders

· Follow established procedures regarding forwarding of all receipts related to purchases

Program Support

· Establish and maintain open communication with parents regarding children’s dietary restrictions, allergies, etc.

· Assist in administration of first aid, as required

· Participate in fire drills and other emergency procedures as necessary

· Assist in the childcare programs as required by the Director to enhance or maintain child-staff ratios

Other

· Attend staff/program meetings as required

· Attend professional development and other relevant training opportunities when available, e.g. to remain current with respect to USDA regulations on proper food handling, etc.

· Other duties; participation in special events as assigned by the Centre Director

· Assists the Center Director in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by promptly reporting any existing and/or potential workplace hazards