Hours for this job is flexible (Preferably 6am-2pm, or 7am -12:30 pm/4pm -6pm )
Position Summary:
The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving attractive, nutritionally balanced meals for the children. This position is responsible for maintaining high standards of quality food production and portion control using standard recipes and also for appropriate quantities of food needed to meet menu requirements. This position also performs a variety of maintenance tasks such as sweeping, light mopping main areas, and maintaining refrigerators, freezers and store rooms in a neat and clean order.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Food Preparation and Serving
Plans, prepares and serves attractive and nutritionally balanced meals for the children, promoting and reinforcing good nutritional habits; trying new foods, portion control and a balanced diet.
Ensure that food supplies are securely stored.
Using proper dishwashing methods.
Cleaning kitchen areas after each meal is served.
Ordering food and supplies as necessary.
Work cooperatively with the Center Director and staff as an advisor to them regarding food preparation of all meals on the menu.
Attend staff training as necessary or required.
Attend appropriate staff meetings as assigned