Cook

Acquire4Hire; Succasunna (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. This part-time role involves preparing nutritious meals for children, maintaining inventory, and ensuring a clean and safe kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for child nutrition and experience in food service. If you're looking to make a positive impact in a nurturing environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive team where your contributions will be valued and appreciated!

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food service industry.
• Ability to follow Child Care Food Program regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menus in compliance with Child Care Food Program regulations.
• Inventory food and consumables weekly.
• Cook and serve meals to all enrolled children.

Skills

Child Nutrition Knowledge

Menu Planning

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Base pay range

$15.49/hr - $17.00/hr

Summary

Basic understanding of child nutrition and menu planning.

Ability to maintain inventory of supplies and food and take appropriate action.

Ability to work with other staff, supervisors, and vendors.

Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary environment in the kitchen. Ability to follow proper sanitizing requirements, as designed by the Board of Health and the Child Care Food Program guidelines.

Duties

The cook is responsible for:

• Preparing all menus, in compliance with Child Care Food Program regulations.
• Inventorying food and consumables weekly.
• Preparing order sheets for food and consumables weekly.
• Placing orders for food, bread, and consumables weekly when needed, and making a list of items for the admin staff.
• Organizing pantry and food cabinets.
• Bringing in milk after deliveries, washing each bottle, and refrigerating.
• Cleaning refrigerator, rotating food as needed.
• Cooking and serving meals to all enrolled children.
• Obtaining head count from each team for lunch and snacks daily.
• Setting up tables for breakfast and lunch.
• Cleaning up the kitchen, washing dishes, and putting away food from breakfast.
• Preparing PM snacks for various teams, laid out in labeled boxes.
• Cooking/preparing lunch.
• Setting tables in the multi-purpose room for children and teachers.
• Delivering lunch to team rooms.
• Serving lunch in the multi-purpose room.
• Washing dishes, cleaning, and sanitizing counters and worktables.
• Washing tables after lunch.
• Washing dishes used for classroom activities during lunch or breakfast clean-up.
• Inventorying deliveries, checking against order list.
• Storing deliveries appropriately.
• Shopping as needed for items not available from delivery companies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Prior experience in food service industry.

Experience or coursework in menu planning and/or child nutrition.

Good physical and mental health, as confirmed by a physician's statement.

Proof of completion of a Mantoux tuberculin skin test.

Two references attesting to suitability to work around children.

Completion of Child Abuse Record Information background check (CARI).

Ability to lift 50 pounds, and carry cases as needed.

Physical stamina and flexibility.

Ability to read, write, and speak English, and communicate clearly with children, staff, and vendors.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job functions: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting