Childcare Cook/Center Closer
Our Silverdale Center is a small home-like childcare consisting of one Preschool classroom of 20 children. Our Cook prepares lunch and afternoon snack, helps out in the classroom, then cleans and closes our Center. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with children, cooking, cleaning and attention to detail.
- *Pay may be negotiable depending on your experience- please apply and message if you'd like to discuss pay.
Responsibilities:
· Prepares and serves meals according to CACFP and Center menus while meeting all Food Safety requirements
· Maintains a sanitary kitchen
· Stores food properly
· Assists Program Supervisor in keeping Food Allergy records up to date
· Ensures meals meet special dietary needs by making appropriate substitutions
· Manages the menu and keeps food costs reasonable by making food substitutions when necessary to use food that otherwise may spoil. Marks changes on the weekly menu
· Submits weekly grocery list to Program Supervisor. Grocery list includes all menu ingredients and cleaning supplies (paper products, gloves, etc)
· Provides breaks and support to the Classroom as determined by the Center schedule
· Works with all staff to supervise children and manage behaviors according to Center philosophy and policies
· Cleans and closes the building at the end of the day (6:00pm). The usual shift for this position is 9:30am to 6:00pm
Requirements:
-Current food handler’s permit
-Meet all Department of Children, Youth and Family training requirements
-Experience working in Licensed Child Care
-Ability to manage children’s behaviors in a positive manner in accordance with Center Policies
Central Valley Child Care does not discriminate based on religion,
race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Have you completed the DCYF required 30 hours STARS training?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- DCYF Background Check (Required)
Work Location: In person