What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Cook position at Blue Ash Educational Building?
Our Blue Ash Educational Building family is growing! We are looking to hire a nutritionist/cook/kitchen manager from the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our cook is responsible for daily food preparation, weekly food and milk ordering and answering phone calls, etc.
We are looking for a mature, warm-nurturing individual who loves children and contributes to their health and well-being by discussing food groups and the importance of healthy food-choice eating habits. This position is responsible for daily preparing nutritionally balanced breakfasts, snacks and lunches that comply with the state nutritional requirements.
Position Objectives
- Plans and evaluates nutritionally balanced menus and prepares breakfasts, snacks and lunch daily
- Maintains kitchen and related equipment safely and hygienically
- Demonstrates enjoyment of food and enthusiasm for trying new foods
- Understands and follows special food plans for food-allergic children
- Implements methods of food cross-contamination avoidance
- Orders and purchases food and kitchen/meal supplies
Qualifications:
- Relevant experience in a child care facility kitchen, public school cafeteria or equivalent
- Knowledge of state nutritional requirements for children
- Understanding of USDA requirements and serving sizes
- High level of personal health
- Awareness of children's individual differences
- Experience in the following would be an advantage: degree(s) or credit earned towards early childhood education, teaching in a child care setting, employment in food service industry, CPR and First Aid Certification
- ServSafe Certification
Personal Qualities
- Values children
- Physically able to perform the job
- Committed to continuing personal and professional development
- Energetic
- Patient
- Organized
- Creative
- Self motivated
- Perceptive
- Flexible
- Supports the goals,objectives and philosophy of the center
http://www.BlueAshChildCare.com/home/careers.html
All employees are responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all children. We are a cell phone, weapon and smoke free facility. Each employee must submit to random drug testing throughout their continued employment. Applicants must have their own vehicle and employees must drive to and from work. All employees are required to daily engage in light housekeeping and be able to lift over 50 lbs.
Do not call the school for information regarding the status of your application as the application has been directed to our human resources department and no one at the school has knowledge of your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Cook: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $18