Cook

Center for Transforming Lives; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Job summary

The Center for Transforming Lives in Arlington, Texas, is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals according to USDA guidelines and maintain food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and preferably experience in a childcare or school setting.

This position entails ensuring that meals are served on time and all kitchen sanitation practices are followed. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve months experience working in a related position or field.
• Cooking experience in a licensed childcare or school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals according to USDA CACFP guidelines.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and storage environment.
• Complete and maintain CACFP records as well as daily production reports.

Skills

Knowledge of food safety procedures

Ability to pass a background check

Knowledge of best practices in meal preparation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Texas Food Handlers Card

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance

Summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious meals for children and staff according to CACFP guidelines, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Minimum Standards for Day Care Centers, and Health Department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to providing quality in accordance with skills, training, and mission of CTL.
• Prepare nutritious meals according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines.
• Order food as needed, working with the administration team for approval.
• Serve meals to each classroom on time, at the appropriate temperature.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and storage environment:
  • Make sure thermometers are working properly.
  • Ensure all food items are checked for expiration dates.
  • Remove all trash and recyclables daily.
  • Wash and sanitize all dishes.
• Complete and maintain CACFP records as well as daily production reports.
• Is available and accessible to parents/guardians daily and responds professionally to parent/guardian concerns.
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families, children, team members, and administration.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED (required)
• Minimum of twelve months experience working in a related position or field.
• Cooking experience in a licensed childcare or school setting is preferred.
• Texas Food Handlers Card Preferred but must obtain within 30 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to pass a background check, including a national fingerprint-based background submission.
• Knowledge of best practices in meal preparation, meal service and kitchen sanitation.
• Knowledge of food safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness.
• Knowledge of recipe development, general nutrition, and large quantity food preparation.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations related to safety and sanitation of food service.