Perform cooking duties and lead food preparation for children within the pre-school setting to include planning, shopping, and preparing meals for children. Ensure adherence to child/adult care food program (CACFP) guidelines and all public health regulations regarding food storage, preparation and safety.
- Prepares meals and snacks in such a way that a minimum of nutrients are lost from foods, ensures foods taste good and look appealing, and that there are adequate amounts of food for the children;
- Plan and prepare a balanced rotating menu taking into account dietary and cultural requirements for the children that attend the preschool;
- Prepares food items according to standard menus, recipes and verbal instructions;
- Prepares menus and determines amount of food to meet USDA CACFP menu requirements;
- Inspects food being prepared to ensure proper quantity, quality and handling. Adjusts recipes to volume of demand;
- Inventories and maintains necessary supplies and goods for assigned meals;
- Delivers food from the kitchen to the classrooms that is ready to be served and is suitable for the children’s age and development;
- Assures proper storage and utilization of leftover ingredients/products and rotates stock;
- Maintains freezers and refrigerators at correct temperatures;
- Operates standard cooking equipment;
- Assures the proper care and maintenance of all food service equipment;
- Maintains a safe and sanitary kitchen, pantry and storage area. Washes items used for food preparation;
- Cleans kitchen and equipment; assures that standards of sanitation and safety are met;
- Plans for and purchases all food and necessary supplies needed to provide food service;
- Keeps records for CACFP reporting;
- Maintain ServSafe certification and follows all requirements;
- Maintain up to date knowledge of licensing rules as they pertain to the food program;
- Work in cooperation with program staff and parents to meet all program requirements.
Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Employees in this position must possess close vision and legal vision requirements for operating a motor vehicle and:
Occasionally are required to:
- Sit
- Climb or balance
- Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Drive or have the ability to drive
- Use video display terminals
Regularly are required to:
- Use repeated hand, arm or finger motion
Frequently are required to:
- Walk
- Stand
- Taste or smell
- Talk or Hear
- Use hands to finger, handle or feel
- Reach with hands or arms
- Meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and staff in addition to meeting multiple demands from several people
- Twist at the neck or trunk
- Read typed or written word
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What We'll Love About You:
High School Diploma / GED and 1 to 3 years experience in food preparation required and Employees in this position must possess a valid ServSafe certificate and a valid Michigan driver license.
