Cook / Chef

The Goddard School of Lake in the Hills, IL; Lake in the Hills (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Job summary

The Goddard School of Lake in the Hills, IL is hiring a Cook/Chef for a full-time role focused on meal service. The candidate should have attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate with staff, children, and parents.

A signing bonus of $500 is offered, with full pay during Christmas and New Year when the school is closed for holidays. Certification as a Food Service Manager is preferred or can be obtained, and compensation includes 401(k) matching, health

Qualifications

• Certification as a Food Service Manager is preferred or willing to obtain per regulations.
• Ability to prepare and serve food in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with school personnel, children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to food handling.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen/pantry.
• Ensure safe handling and preparation of all foods (breakfast, lunch, snacks).
• Plan nutritious menus in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Plan substitution meals for vegetarian or medical diets.
• Communicate with families to ensure food meets nutritional requirements and is properly stored.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Budget management

Education

Food Service Manager certification

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus

Overview

A Cook/Chef at The Goddard School (A Childcare center) - Lake in the Hills is responsible for meal service at the school. The Chef must have a good attention to detail and good organization skills. This is a full time position (minimum 6 hours/day from 7:00am-1:00 or 2:00pm) with hours dependent on the scope of responsibilities. A signing bonus of $500 will be given. In addition, we pay full pay during Xmas and New Year when school is closed for the Holidays.

Qualifications

A Chef should preferably have, or be willing to obtain, certification as a Food Service Manager as required by the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act. In addition, the food handler must have the ability to:

• prepare and serve food, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations
• communicate effectively with school personnel, children and parents

Responsibilities

The responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to food handling
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen/pantry
• Ensuring the safe handling and preparation of all foods; breakfast, lunch and snacks
• Plan nutritious menus in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Plan substitution meals for children on vegetarian or medical diets
• Communicate with families supplementing the school menu with food from home (due to medical restrictions) to ensure the food meets nutritional requirement for their child and are packaged appropriately to be stored in our kitchen.
• Maintain appropriate portion sizes
• Managing the food budget
• Ordering food, beverages, and kitchen paper products within the budget
• Local shopping for food and/or supplies
• Washing non-disposable dishes and utensils using the 3-sink washing and sanitizing method
• Communicate with Health Department/regulatory agencies that oversee food service during inspections
• Attend school meetings
• Participate in school events