Cook - Child Care Center

Nurtury Early Education; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care center in Boston is seeking a Cook responsible for preparing nutritious meals and supervising assistants. This full-time position requires experience in quantity cooking and a valid ServSafe Certification, offering competitive hourly rates. Ideal for entry-level candidates passionate about providing quality food services.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity cooking required.
• Ability to read and write in English and maintain records.
• Valid ServSafe Certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation and service of nutritious meals.
• Supervise Cook Assistant and ensure food safety standards.
• Maintain nutrition education activities for children.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to follow verbal instructions in English

Demonstrated math skills for record keeping

Ability to stand for long periods

Experience in quantity cooking

Education

Valid ServSafe Certification

Job description

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Nurtury Early Education provided pay range

This range is provided by Nurtury Early Education. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $23.00/hr

General Summary

Is responsible for the storage, preparation of nutritious meals to child care programs using knowledge of agency, ESE, and Public Health code standards; promotes all aspects of quality food service; supervises cook assistant.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the safe storage, preparation and service of nutritious meals and snacks at the day care center, according to Nurtury (and other funding sources) guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain written records pertaining to the food service operation according to Nurtury (and other funding sources) guidelines.
• Supervise the Cook Assistant, which includes coordination of work schedules, tasks, and training him/her to order and prepare food.
• Maintain established standards for sanitation, safety and food preparation according to Nurtury (and other funding sources) guidelines and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Article X sanitary codes.
• Participate in nutrition education activities for children, parents and staff, as appropriate.
• Attend meeting and participate in monthly in-service training sessions.
• Perform other related duties as required.
  
  

Knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential functions:

• Ability to read, write and follow verbal instructions in English.
• Maintain records and prepare written reports.
• Experience in quantity cooking.
• Valid ServSafe Certification
• Demonstrated math skills, necessary for record keeping.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must conform to Commonwealth of Massachusetts Public Health Title X and dress codes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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