What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daycare Kitchen/Food Prep position at El Paso Little Smiles Daycare LLC?
General Summary:
Cook is responsible for guaranteeing that the children are served nutritious, good tasting and appealing meals and snacks. It is the Cook's responsibility to prepare these meals and snacks by methods that maintain high nutrient levels and that are sanitary. It is also the Cook's duty to deliver meals to the classroom ready for family style meal service and suitable for the children's age and development. This position involves extensive organizing, problem solving, record keeping, and time management.
Essential Functions:
1. Plans and prepares foods in accordance with CACFP Menus and Recipes.
2. Plans meals far enough ahead to minimize the need for food substitutions; when substitutions are necessary, with prior approval, purchases and serves food of equivalent nutritional value.
3. Prepares meals and snacks in such a way that a minimum of nutrients are lost from foods, that ensure foods taste good and look appealing, and that there are ample amounts of foods for children to have as many servings as they need.
4. Maintains established standards of sanitation, safety and food preparation and storage as set by the local and state health departments; maintains an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen.
5. Delivers foods from the kitchen to the classrooms ready to be served as suitable for the children's age and development.
6. Assures the proper care and maintenance of all food service equipment; identifies equipment needs for food preparation and service as needed.
7. Assists teachers with developing food activities for the children in the classroom.
8. Cooperates with and participates in nutrition education activities for staff, parents and children.
9. Participates in all emergency drills and environmental safety activities.
10. Attends and participates in grantee-sponsored trainings, center pre-service and in-service trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
11. Participates in the agency's self-evaluation process and grantee monitoring visits and complies with any applicable Program Improvement Plans developed.
12. Participates in general staff meetings and other meetings and events planned by the grantee and delegate agency as requested.
13. Performs other duties, as assigned.
Recommended Employment Qualifications
Education:
It is preferred that the Cook have course work and training in foods, nutrition and/or dietetics. It is also preferred that the Cook possess a current Food Handlers Certificate at the time of hiring. A commitment to secure continuing education related to employment with the Agency is required.
Experience:
Possess knowledge of the principles and practices and current state of child nutrition and of the eating habits of the children served in the program. Demonstrated skills in preparing these foods in a nutritious, good tasting and appealing manner. Experience in child food service preparation and management desirable. Knowledge of CACFP requirements also desirable. Knowledge of the challenges and strengths of low-income and migrant families. Effective oral and written communication skills commensurate with the responsibilities of the position are required. Bilingual, both oral and written, ability (English/Spanish) is preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.00 per hour
Ability to Relocate:
- El Paso, TX 79915: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10