Cook

18-Degrees; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

18 Degrees is seeking an Assistant Cook – Early Education and Care to support daily meals and kitchen operations for a child care program. This 30-hour/week role includes food prep, delivery, allergen tracking, cleaning, and keeping necessary records.

You will cross-train to cover operations and supply orders, assist interns from local high school, and transport meals between sites. ServSafe and CACFP trainings help ensure food safety.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; ServSafe required; Allergen awareness.
• Experience: Basic kitchen experience 3 months to 1 year.
• Multicultural, multilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Cover meals service and support childcare program.
• Transport meals to other sites.
• Cook additional meals for school-age programs during breaks.
• Gain knowledge through ServSafe and CACFP trainings for allergy and child-safety oversight.
• Receive and document food deliveries and handling procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe

Allergen Awareness

Job description

About this position

Assistant Cook – Early Education and Care

18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be where your new career does the same! At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community.

Job Summary (Overall Purpose/Function of Position):

Cook position (30 hours/week with all Benefits) will support child care program by preparing daily meals and daily operations in the kitchen, preparation of foods, delivery of foods, tracking allergens, cleaning and maintenance. Cross training for necessary coverage of operations and supply orders, inventory during the absence of the supervisor. Complete necessary records and documentation in systems. Coach future Cooks by supporting Interns from local high school.

• Trained to cover meals service and support childcare program.
• Transport meals to other sites.
• Cook additional meals service required for all school age programs during school breaks.
• Gain knowledge through ServSafe and CACFP trainings to allow for oversight of food allergies and child safety.
• Trained on receiving food deliveries, including documentation & proper handling of products.
• Fill in for Cook/Nutritionist Operations when taking time off (personal, sick & vacation).

Qualification Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or GED, ServSafe [Required], Allergen Awareness

Experience: Basic Kitchen experience 3 months to 1 year

Multicultural, multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE

Salary Information

$0 - $18.5Hourly Wage