Academy Cook

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Benefits/Perks

Great Work Environment

Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced school or care facility cook to serve as Food Service Manager of a childcare facility. The Food Service Manager is responsible for the planning and preparation of snacks and meals; orders and inventories all kitchen items. Ensures health and safety standards are met; accepts temporary assignments with the academy. Reports to the Academy Director.

Responsibilities

Plans and prepares snacks and meals in accordance with posted menus and nutrition regulations.

Determine meal and snack count and distributes food to each classroom.

Remo9ves trays and leftovers from classrooms and disposes accordingly.

Performs weekly food and supply inventory; submits list of needed items to the Director.

Orders food and supply items from approved supplier, within budget set by the Director. Checks-in supply deliveries to ensure accuracy of order placed.

Ensures that all state and local health department, licensing, safety and sanitation and ensures that other staff in kitchen to do the same.

Keeps kitchen, including appliances, cabinets, training and all inventory, organized and clean.

Attends and participates in staff meetings, training sessions, and academy events as requested.

Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel are not available.

For example: takes full responsibility for the classroom in the absence of the teacher; assists and supervises children during all activities; counsels children when social, academy, or adjustment problems arise, if qualified to assist in classrooms. Diaper changing/toileting assistance is prohibited until food preparation is complete for the day.

Performs other similar or related duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Maintains Food Handlers Certification as required by state or local regulations.

May be required to have appropriate state driver's license in order to drive Kiddie Academy bus to the store, bank, or assist with bus runs and field trips.