Assistant Cook

The Goddard School of Fort Wayne, IN; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Fort Wayne seeks a Cook to manage budgets and prepare nutritious meals for preschool-age children. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with food safety regulations while providing healthy lunches and snacks. Applicants must be patient and professional, able to work well with children and staff.

Qualifications

• Clear state required background checks and drug screen.
• Patience and professionalism with children and co-workers.
• Experience in food preparation for preschool-age children.

Responsibilities

• Manage the food budget.
• Ensure safe handling and preparation of all food.
• Prepare healthy menus and maintain portion sizes.
• Order food and paper products.
• Assist in other areas as assigned.

Skills

Budget management

Food preparation

Nutritional knowledge

Patience

Professionalism

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

The Goddard School located in Fort Wayne is seeking a Cook. The Goddard School is a leader in child care and provides high-quality early childhood education. We believe in education and fun!

Candidates must be able to create and manage a budget, prepare menus, and calculate portions. Experience is needed to prepare lunch and snacks following nutritional guidelines for preschool-age children.

Responsibilities

• Managing the food budget
• Ensuring the safe handling and preparation of all food
• Preparing a menu that includes healthy lunch and snack selections, serving breakfast
• Ensuring that menus are in compliance with state and federal regulations at all times
• Maintaining appropriate portion sizes
• Ordering food and paper products
• Assisting in other areas as assigned

Job Requirements

• Must clear state required background checks and drug screen
• Applicants should be patient, courteous, and professional with the children, parents, and co-workers
• ServSafe Certified