Childcare Cook — Nutritious Meals for Kids

Southern Payroll Solutions; Freeport (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Grow With Us Learning Academy in Florida is seeking a kitchen/cafeteria worker to prepare meals and snacks according to set menus while maintaining HACCP standards. You will plan weekly menus, assist with orders, and ensure proper preparation and portion control.

The role requires ServSafe certification, the ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and willingness to work 40+ hours per week. The scale includes sanitation, safety, and teamwork across staff and families.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Background verification check mandatory.
• Wear hairnet or hat while in kitchen.
• Work 40 plus hours a week.
• Be able to lift 40 lbs without assistance.
• ServSafe Food Manager Certificate.
• Able to read and adhere to recipes and menus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Meals according to planned menus for all meals and snacks on time, at the appropriate temperature.
• Record the distribution of proper food measurements on the daily basis to comply with local and state (FDA, Food and Nutrition-CACFP) requirements and control all controllable costs with minimal to zero waste.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen area in a sanitary, safe and organized manner as required by the company and health and sanitation standards. (FIFO, time and temperature, date and labels, etc)
• Make sure all Thermometers are working properly
• Ensure all food items are checked for expiration dates
• Wash and sanitize all dishes
• Clean the entire kitchen and appliances throughout the day (according to daily and Weekly cleaning lists)
• Remove trash and recyclables daily
• Check order and invoice accuracy and put away all food orders and non-food orders
• Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
• Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with Grow With Us Learning Academy policies and guidelines.
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions.
• ServSafe Food Manager Program Certificate Mandatory
• Supports and follows the values and mission statement of Grow With Us Learning Academy’s.
• Participates in the development of outcomes, monitors assessment of those appropriate outcomes, and assists in the development of plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes.
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families, children, team members, administration and the company.
• Build positive relationships and communicate in a respectful manner with families, children, team members, administration, Corporate Leadership and vendors in the community we serve
• Attends the workplace regularly as per the defined work schedule and reports to work punctually.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation & HACCP

Customer service

Communication

Multicultural teamwork

Flexibility

Time management

Reading recipes

Education

ServSafe Food Manager Certificate

Tools

Thermometers

Job description

Grow With Us Learning Academy in Florida is seeking a kitchen/cafeteria worker to prepare meals and snacks according to set menus while maintaining HACCP standards. You will plan weekly menus, assist with orders, and ensure proper preparation and portion control.

The role requires ServSafe certification, the ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and willingness to work 40+ hours per week. The scale includes sanitation, safety, and teamwork across staff and families.