Childcare Cook/Dietary Aide

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners; Purcellville (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Childcare Discounts

Paid trainings

Open door policy

Shirts and swag

Job summary

Purcellville Children's Academy is seeking a Cook/Dietary Aide to prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals and maintain a sanitary kitchen in a licensed childcare setting.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, a Serve Safe certificate, and the ability to pass background checks. Prior childcare experience is a plus. Shift is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–2:00 PM with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Serve Safe certificate required.
• Must pass background checks.
• Childcare experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals meeting program requirements.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen.
• Manage monthly inventory of non-food items and food supplies.
• Order items within budget; coordinate with Center Director.
• Assist in classrooms by relieving teachers during breaks.
• Maintain physical ability to work around children; lift up to 40 lbs.

Skills

Self-motivated

Energetic

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Serve Safe certificate

Tools

Kitchen safety procedures

Job description

Description

Purcellville Children's Academyis a licensed childcare center seeking a Cook/Dietary Aide! This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic candidate who is passionate about early childhood education.

Description

Purcellville Children's Academyis a licensed childcare center seeking a Cook/Dietary Aide! This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic candidate who is passionate about early childhood education.

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED, Serve Safe certificate, and the ability to pass all background checks. A plus if you have previous childcare experience!

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 2:00PM

Compensation: $16 - $17 an hour, based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our staff!

Our Hiring Process

• Resume screen
• Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
• On-site interview with Center Director (30-45 minutes)
• Offer

Main Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing nutritious well-balanced meals, that meet food program requirements for items served.
• Oversee the maintenance of a clean, orderly, and sanitary kitchen.
• Manage monthly inventory on non-food items, such as cups, plates etc. as well as all food items needed for the food service order; disperse groceries, food service, and paper supply order to appropriate areas of the building.
• Request items within budget for additional equipment needed to help maintain the kitchen and mealtimes on track and turn in request to the Center Director.
• Assist in the classrooms as needed by relieving teachers for breaks and being an additional support resource.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.

If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Purcellville Children's Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law

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