Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Under the supervision of the Center Director, the Cook implements the cycle menu, purchases and prepares food, completes Child Care Food Program paperwork, and supports center staff with nutrition activities in the classroom.

This is a non-exempt position.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Implements the cycle menu in accordance with CCFP policies, procedures, and established

practices; budget requirements and guidelines established by the Child Care Food Program.

2. Orders food needed for meals and snacks served on-site.

3. Prepares, organizes, and sets up the food for meals and snacks (including meeting the time of

day meal service guidelines required by the Child Care Food Program).

4. Cleans and maintains kitchen, food service utensils, equipment, and food storage areas to

standards mandated by the Florida Department of Child Care Licensing, the

6. Purchases and provides set up of foods for nutrition curriculum and children’s cooking

projects in the classroom.

7. Maintains all required Child Care Food Program paperwork. Paperwork includes menu production

records, monthly adjustment sheets, food transport records, inventories, cycle menus, attendance

sheets and food purchase receipts. Compiles monthly reports accurately. Turns in all monthly Child

Care Food Program documentation on time.

8. Posts and maintains all required Child Care Food public notices.

9. Refers child nutrition concerns to appropriate agency staff member.

10. Participates in team meetings, required in-services, and all cook networkings and trainings.

11. Communicates and works effectively with other staff members.

12. Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Basic cooking skills plus experience in food service and volume meal preparation.

2. Must be able to read and follow a recipe and a cycle menu.

3. Must be able to relate well to parents, children, and other staff members.

4. Must communicate effectively and be functionally literate in English.

5. Must possess organizational skills, time management skills, and the ability to prioritize.

6. Must possess the ability to keep accurate reports and records.

7. Must possess the math ability to increase or decrease recipe quantities, including the ability

to use decimals and fractions.

8. Must provide evidence of reliable transportation that is available for travel during working

hours.

9. Must provide evidence of a valid driver’s license.

10. Must provide evidence of current automobile liability insurance.

Physical Requirements

1. Physical ability to remain on feet for extended periods of time.

2. Position requires fine motor repetitive motion.

3. Physical ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

4. Physical agility to bend, stoop, walk, reach overhead, push / pull, squat, twist, and turn.

5. Must successfully complete a health screening and provide proof no later than 7 days following the date of hire.

Health and Safety Requirements

1. Must have a current Level II Background and Child Abuse Check on file prior to the first

day of work

Last updated : 2024-04-06