Childcare Lead Cook

JOB SUMMARY

Reports to Center Director and Assistant Director. Prepares and/or serves Breakfast, hot lunches and snacks for children enrolled in the Learning Academy. Plans weekly plans based off set menus, calculates and develops orders based off set menus and understands and can implement proper prep and pull thaw procedures. Organizes and cleans kitchen according to health and sanitation standards and upholds HACCP systems. Maintain nutritional requirements as identified by CCFP/FDA program.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Background verification check mandatory.
• Wear hairnet or hat while in kitchen
• Work 40 plus hours a week.
• Be able to lift 40 lbs without assistance.
• ServSafe Food Manger Certificate
• Able to read and adhere to recipes and menus

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to perform measurement necessary in cooking for large groups.
• Ability to maintain a safe and sanitary food preparation area.
• Ability to relate to and work effectively with staff and young children.
• Ability to be flexible and adjust to many varied situations.
• Ability to maintain appropriate and professional behavior at all times.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple interruptions and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse, multi-cultural community environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare Meals according to planned menus for all meals and snacks on time, at the appropriate temperature.
• Record the distribution of proper food measurements on the daily basis to comply with local and state (FDA, Food and Nutrition-CACFP) requirements and control all controllable costs with minimal to zero waste.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen area in a sanitary, safe and organized manner as required by the company and health and sanitation standards. (FIFO, time and temperature, date and labels, etc)
• -Make sure all Thermometers are working properly
• -Ensure all food items are checked for expiration dates
• -Wash and sanitize all dishes
• -Clean the entire kitchen and appliances throughout the day (according to daily and Weekly cleaning lists)
• -Remove trash and recyclables daily
• -Check order and invoice accuracy and put away all food orders and non-food orders
• Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
• Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with Grow With Us Learning Academy policies and guidelines.
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions.
• -ServSafe Food Manager Program Certificate Mandatory
• Supports and follows the values and mission statement of Grow With Us Learning Academy’s.
• Participates in the development of outcomes, monitors assessment of those appropriate outcomes, and assists in the development of plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes.
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families, children, team members, administration and the company.
• Build positive relationships and communicate in a respectful manner with families, children, team members, administration, Corporate Leadership and vendors in the community we serve
• Attends the workplace regularly as per the defined work schedule and reports to work punctually.