School Cook

School Cook is a central role in our service to families at our early childhood center. We provide morning and afternoon snacks, lunches and serve families at special school events. We also accommodate specific dietary plans including allergens that need to be avoided, vegetarian and vegan. Our student population is up to 38 children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years so the food preferences and approach to eating are very basic and introductory to new foods. Fresh foods and local produce are preferred. We have had this food service routine for over 5 years so we have a pattern that can be a foundation.

We seek a new school cook as we transition from the Fall to Winter of this school year. The hours include shopping and kitchen maintenance. The school cook is primarily responsible for a clean and sanitary workplace and service area as well as timely and thoughtful food service Monday to Friday. School hours are 7:30-5:15 so we also have an after school snack for children who stay for that schedule.

Previous experience serving in a school setting is preferred as this is a very collaborative workplace with the health and safety of our children a paramount concern. Talent for food service as well as teamwork are essential qualities for our next School Cook. Guidelines from DCYF and DOH apply to the food service and nutrition requirements for this age group. We publish a weekly menu for families.

Hiring will include a Portable Background clearance with DCYF, maintaining the WA Food Handlers certification as well as other workplace requirements for employment.

Child Care Center and Early Learning Montessori School, serving up to 38 children ages 2 1/2 to 6 years. School hours 7:30-5:15, serving morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and after school snack Monday to Friday through school year and Summer session.