Child Care Center Cook

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children. As a Child Care Center Cook, you will play a vital role in providing nutritious meals that support the growth and development of young learners. This position involves menu planning, food preparation, and ensuring compliance with health standards. You will work in a supportive environment that values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Make a meaningful impact in your community by applying today!

Qualifications

• Experience in menu planning and food preparation for children.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritional snacks and lunches for children.
• Maintain kitchen compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Keep accurate records of food expenditures and participation.

Skills

Menu Planning

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Record Keeping

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Whether it's overcoming poverty or hunger, The Salvation Army of Fox Cities is there to help. Help make a difference by serving those in need and apply today!

The Child Care Center Cook will provide nutritional snacks and lunches for children enrolled in the Salvation Army Child Learning Center.

About the role:

• Plan menus for snacks and lunches for enrolled children, according to CACFP requirements and guidelines, and within budget and time constraints


• Estimate amount of food needed in relation to number of children and serving sizes


• Acquire necessary food items and supplies


• Maintain, in storage, preparation and service of food, proper sanitation and health standards in compliance with all applicable CACFP and State and local laws and regulations


• Prepare lunches and snacks for children and adults


• Serve lunches to children, prep and set up snack carts


• Maintain proper records and submit to Director
  
  
  
  • Daily expenditures of food, equipment and supply purchases
  
  
  • Monthly menus, in advance
  
  
  • Monthly food production records, utilizing CACFP forms
  
  
  • Maintain monthly participation records - snack and lunch counts
  
  
  • Income-adult payments
  
  
  • ServSafe or sanitation certification required within first four months of employment
  
  
  
  


• Maintain kitchen in compliance with licensing regulations


• Coordinate use of kitchen with Head Start cooking staff


• Participate in ongoing training of staff through in-service training, staff meetings, orientation, and other so designated programs

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.