Child Care Cook w/Sign on Bonus

The Goddard School; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dependable Kitchen Prep Cook to join their team. This role is vital for creating a nurturing environment for children, ensuring that meals are prepared safely and delivered on time. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be able to handle various responsibilities, including crisis situations. With comprehensive benefits and a supportive work culture, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a difference in the lives of children while developing their culinary skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Child Care Discount (up to 85% off tuition)

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare and serve catered meals following laws and regulations.
• Effective communication with staff, children, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe handling and preparation of catered meals.
• Deliver meals efficiently to classrooms at scheduled times.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen.

Skills

Food Preparation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Crisis Management

Job description

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Job Description

$500 SIGN-ON BONUS!! The Goddard School of Plainfield, a premier preschool in the western suburbs of Chicago, is seeking a dependable Kitchen Prep Cook. A prep cook at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, a cook is responsible for working together with the entire staff.

Overview: The Prep Cook at The Goddard School is responsible for any food service required to operate the school. The Cook must have good attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications: The Cook must meet the following qualifications:

• The ability to prepare and serve catered meals, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations;
• The ability to understand and comply with policies relating to foodservice and employment policies;
• The ability to communicate effectively with school personnel, children, and parents;
• The ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies;

Responsibilities: The Cook is responsible for the following duties:

• Ensuring the safe handling and preparation of all catered meals to children;
• Complying with all applicable laws and regulations relating to food handling and food service sanitation;
• Efficiently deliver meals to all classrooms at the scheduled time;
• Ensure children with food restrictions are receiving correct substitutions;
• Assist the Assistant Director with receiving food orders;
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen;
• Wash, sterilize, and put away dishes and utensils;
• Maintain a professional, pleasant/friendly demeanor;
• Excellent communication;
• Highly dependable;
• Ability to drive a small school bus;

This Preschool Offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program (Free access to confidential counseling services for parenting, senior care, home services, wellness, legal, and financial services)
• Professional Development

Child Care Discount (up to 85% off tuition!)

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Education Administration Programs