Preschool Cook Assistant

Your interest in this position and application is very important to us. We will respond to your application within one business day.

Our client is looking for a knowledgeable food safety and nutrition-focused Preschool Cook Assistant to support the Head Cook in all aspects of daily food preparation at their premier preschool in Adelino, NM.

• This is a Direct Hire position with the school
• Full-Time; 6:30am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday; year-round employment

Salary

• $12.97- $14.50/hour pending education, credentials, and professional cook/food-handler experience

Full-Time Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Sick Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Child-Enrollment Discount
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Professional Development Assistance

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the schools vision, mission, values and beliefs at all times.
• Ensure the health, safety, care and well-being of children at all times and compliance with quality standards in tandem with all local, state and federal laws, standards and regulations.
• Supporting the relationship with the food service caterer.
• Partnering with the Head Cook and the caterer to deliver child-friendly, nutritious menus.
• Ensuring food is accepted from caterer each day and stored according to all health and safety regulations.
• Preparing daily snacks.
• Distributing food to every classroom in accordance will all center health, safety and allergy restriction practices.
• Ensuring all food service items are collected from classrooms, cleaned and stored in accordance with health, safety and allergy restriction practices.
• Ensure entire facility operates at the highest level of cleanliness throughout the day.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED Age: must be at least 18 years of age
• PREFERRED Education: High School Diploma
• PREFERRED Certification: Food Manager Certification or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Must be able to lift ~30 pounds
• Must meet background check eligibility

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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