What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook for the Children's Center position at Louisiana State University?
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Job Posting Title:
Cook for the Children's Center
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUA FA - ChildCtr - Daycare (Sarah Grace Corley (00066261))
Work Location:
LSU - Alexandria
Pay Grade:
Professional Hourly
Job Description:
LSUA Children's Center
Cook
This position is located at the LSUA Children's Center in Alexandria, LA.
Job Description:
- Prepare and serve meals and snacks according to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and center guidelines
- Ensure each student is given correct food items, per their specialized diets
- Prepare and serve special snacks or treats, as applicable
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, including the kitchen, dining room, and pantry
- Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils
- Assist teachers in cleaning their designated areas post-meals
- Prepare daily bleach bottles for kitchen and classrooms
- Operate equipment such as stoves, ovens, air fryers, etc...
- Ensure equipment is operating properly and inform director of any issues
- Handle and store ingredients and food
- Check the quality and freshness of ingredients and products and inform director of any issues
- Create weekly grocery lists according to what is on the upcoming menu
- Shop for needed groceries and kitchen products—both online and in the store
- Inspect food orders as they arrive to determine the accuracy and quality of deliveries
- Submit expense reports for LaCarte card purchases
- Conduct monthly inventory
- Create menus and make them accessible to parents and staff
- Notate any menu changes on the menu in the kitchen and parent menu
- Complete daily attendance, menu worksheets, and other CACFP paperwork, as needed
- Create and maintain a recipe book of popular meals and snacks
- Participate in staff meetings and staff workdays
- Complete annual LSU trainings, per LSU’s policy
- Complete any other LSU requirements, as applicable
- Complete a minimum of 12 continuing education hours, per licensing year
- Complete CACFP trainings, as needed
- Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children as needed within the center
Additional Job Description:
Qualifications:
Pass the Childcare Background check
CPR/First Aid certified (or be willing to)
Competencies:
NoneSpecial Instructions:
Please completely fill out your application with all experience and education.Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or HumanResources@lsua.edu.
Please attach all transcripts for proof of education. Background check is required.
Application Instructions:
Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Posting Date:
May 1, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hr@lsua.edu