Preschool Cook

Summary

Blakemore Children’s Center is urgently looking for an enthusiastic and efficient Preschool Cook! Do you enjoy working with children and love to cook? This could be a great fit for you! 

• Blakemore serves approximately 40 children ages 6 weeks-5 years . 
• Typical work shift is Monday to Friday 8:00-2:00
• Benefits include paid time off and paid holidays 

Duties

Our Cook is responsible for all food-related services for the Center. This includes:

• Preparing nutritionally balanced, attractive family-style meals and snacks for children and staff
• Planning the week’s menu and purchasing all food and misc. items needed for the week
• Maintaining the kitchen and eating areas in a clean, hygienic, safe and presentable condition
• Occasionally aid in the supervision of children during meals or snack or to assist in the classroom in case of an emergency

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a high school diploma (or equivalent), must be able to pass a background and abuse registry check, and must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Relevant experience in a childcare facility kitchen, commercial kitchen, school cafeteria or its equivalent preferred
• Possess knowledge of basic principles of good nutrition
• Ability to plan, shop, prepare and serve balanced meals and snacks
• Experience with the USDA/CACFP Food Program preferred

Benefits

Paid time off (sick, personal, vacation) and paid holidays (or whenever the school is closed).