Childcare Kitchen Staff/Infant Help

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Child Care Center Kitchen staff to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing breakfast for 60-80 children in our care, dishing out catered lunch and delivering to our classrooms, washing dishes after each meal, maintaining a clean environment/kitchen, and relieving our infant staff for their lunch breaks. This position will be during the hours of 7:30am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday. During your time of relieving our infant staff, you will help the other staff member in assisting infants during lunch, diapering, bottle feedings, and naptime. If you have a love for cooking, a commitment to food safety, and an interest in spending time with our lovely infants - we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare morning meals according to established menus, ensuring nutritional standards are met.
• Abide by any assisting in accommodation to dietary restrictions and preferences of children.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area, adhering to food safety regulations.
• Handle food with care, ensuring proper storage and sanitation practices are followed.
• Responsible for meal preparation and serving during designated meal times.
• Collaborate with directors and other staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Monitor inventory levels of food supplies and assist in ordering as needed.
• Participate in ongoing training related to food handling and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the dietary department or as a dietary aide is preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and proper food handling techniques, preferred but not required.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• SUID and AHT Trainings to be completed during the orientation process.
• Teacher qualified in order to remain staffing pattern within our facility. Which includes 16 semester college credits, and childcare experience.
• Maintain required inservice training hours each year per the State of Minnesota requirements.
• Experience in catering or working within the food industry is beneficial but not required. Join us in creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive through healthy eating habits!

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Food service: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Spicer, MN 56288 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18