Cook and Bus Monitor

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF); Long Beach (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) in Long Beach seeks a Cook and Bus Monitor to support pre-K children. You will prepare meals from a planned menu, handle allergy needs, stock supplies, shop for groceries, and maintain equipment and documentation.

As Bus Monitor you will accompany the Bus Driver, help children in and out, communicate with parents, sign in/out, and assist with transitions between bus and classroom. This is a benefits-eligible, daytime 30-hour role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months experience or education in food preparation/handling or catering preferred.
• Experience with nutrition plans and allergy sensitivities highly desired.
• Bi-lingual highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals from a pre-planned menu, including allergy accommodations.
• Stock supplies, perform grocery shopping, and maintain equipment and documentation.
• Assist Bus Monitor duties: help children buckle, sign in/out, and support transitions between bus and classroom.
• Communicate with families and maintain confidentiality of records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Batch cooking

Allergy awareness

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Our Mission: To Connect, Empower, and Transform the lives of Children & Families

Love cooking, teamwork, and working with kids? Join us as a Cook and Bus Monitor at our Long Beach site!

You’ll prepare meals for our pre-K children from a pre-planned menu, including separate meals for children with food allergies. You’ll also keep supplies stocked, do some grocery shopping, and maintain equipment and documentation.

As Bus Monitor, you’ll ride the bus with the Bus Driver, help children buckle and unbuckle, communicate with parents, sign children in and out using our agency software, and help move children between the bus and classroom. Other duties as assigned.

This benefits-eligible position is 30 hours per week at $22.00/hour, Monday–Friday daytime hours during the school year.

Qualifications

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

Six months experience or education in food preparation/handling, batch cooking, and/or catering experience desired. Experience with Nutrition Care Plans and/or allergy sensitivities highly desired.

• Bi-lingual highly desired.

Ability To

Work cooperatively with staff members, families and children from varying backgrounds.

Maintain confidentiality of records and information

Follow proper food preparation and handling guidelines

Follow a premade menu

Certifications And Other Requirements

Valid Washington State Food Handlers Card - Must be obtained within 30 days of hire

Valid First Aid and CPR card - EOCF will provide training if needed.

Valid Driver's License

Reliable transportation

Acceptable driving abstract

Interviews to begin as soon a qualified pool of applicants is received

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families ( EOCF) is an EEOC compliant employer.

Salary: $22.00 per hour