Child Care Center Cook

Summary

Cooks must be able to read, write, and implement proper measurements. Cooks must be trained and understand the policies and procedures for health department guidelines, the Child Adult Food Care Program and center policies. This person must be able to inventory stock weekly and monthly. Proper health and sanitization must be implemented at all times. There are no shortcuts to sanitization. Food must be properly stocked, stored, and labeled. Cooks must be strong enough to correct care providers if they are not following sanitization guidelines and proper storage of center items only. Cooks must be able to prohibit unauthorized items in the refrigerator meaning only properly dated and labeled food to be stored in the refrigerator while medications should be stored in a locked container. Crock pots and refrigerators in classrooms are strictly prohibited. Additional duties may apply as deemed necessary by the administration. Professional development may also apply. **Tiny Town location**

Duties

• Plan and prepare meals that meet proper nutritional guidelines
• Ensure food is stored and handled properly
• Thoroughly sanitize kitchen and all equipment

Requirements

• Must clear a criminal background check and pass a health screening
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment
• A strong understanding of child development
• Must be at least 18 years old

Nice To Haves

• Professional child care experience
• Cooking experience

Benefits

• Discounted child care tuition
• Paid training
• Tuition assistance
• Paid holidays (after probationary period ends)
• Monthly attendance bonuses
• $1,000 sign on bonus
• No weekends/nights

About Us

Our mission at Grandmama's House is to provide high quality child care to the Clarsksville community and the surrounding areas. Grandmama's House offers many programs of enrollment to meet the needs of each family. Grandmama's House has been opened offering 3 star quality care for Clarksville residents since 2002.