Assistant Cook Full Time - Mineola

Harbor Child Care in; Village of Mineola (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Cook in Mineola to assist in food preparation and maintenance of kitchen standards. The role offers a competitive hourly wage and a range of employee benefits, including medical and discounts on child care. Candidates must have a high school diploma and experience in food services.

Benefits

Discount on Child Care

Medical

Vision

Life

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick/Time Off

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience working in food services required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Cook in preparing, cooking, and serving food for children.
• Maintain a sanitary and efficient kitchen according to health standards.
• Take on Head Cook responsibilities when absent.

Skills

Food Safety Practices

Teamwork

Sanitation Standards

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Cook Full Time - Mineola (Food Services)

This position is Full-Time Monday-Friday year-round.

Hourlyrate: $17.00-$18.00/hr

We are proud to offer the following benefits:

• Discount on Child Care. *Rules apply.
• Medical
• Vision
• Life
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick/Time OffDays

Under the supervision of the Head Cook, the Assistant Cook shall be responsible for working within the framework of Harbor Child Care, carrying out its functions, policies, and procedures which include, but are not limited to:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reports to the Head Cook to serve food to children ages infants thru 12 years old.
• Under supervision of the Head Cook, the Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting the Head Cook in preparing, cooking and serving all food in the center in accordance with the standards set forth by the U.S.D.A. Food Program and NYS OCFS regulations.
• Under supervision of the Head Cook, the Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting the Head Cook in maintaining the kitchen in a sanitary and efficient condition in accordance with standards set forth by the Nassau County Department of Health.
• Follows all CACFP guidelines.
• Follows the weekly menu.
• Apportions food for children's groups according to need.
• Works with the Head Cook in washing dishes and utensils according to sanitary practices, and maintains kitchen equipment and food storage rooms in clean, sanitary and orderly condition.
• Works with the Head Cook in removing kitchen garbage to outside receptacle and cleans container.
• Works with the Head Cook in storing food and household supplies.
• Attends monthly staff meetings/training
• Cares for children in the event of an emergency or unusual number of teacher absences and will perform any other reasonable duty as needed for the cohesive operation of the child care center.
• Takes the role of Head Cook when the Head Cook is absent

Must be at least 18 years old.

HS Diploma or equivalent.

Must have experience working in food services.