Cook / Kitchen Manager

Premier Preschools; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Preschools in Madison, AL is seeking a reliable cook/food service assistant to prepare and serve meals for children from birth through elementary age. The role requires physical stamina, accuracy with portion sizes, and an ability to maintain a clean, safe kitchen.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, current CPR & First Aid, and ServSafe certification (or ability to earn). Experience in a food-related field and familiarity with Health Department regulations and USDA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• ServSafe certification or ability to earn and maintain certification.
• Experience in a food-related field preferred.
• Familiar with Health Department regulations and USDA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all meals in accordance with USDA Guidelines and Health Department regulations for serving size and nutrition.
• Prepare meals in accordance with published menus.
• Adjust meals based on student Alternate Nutrition Plans.
• Follow state health department guidelines for food preparation.
• Ensure the kitchen meets licensing, safety, and health requirements.
• Maintain kitchen and supplies within budget guidelines.
• Order food and paper supplies with Director approval.
• Keep records of supplies and invoices for the Business Manager.
• Complete USDA paperwork by deadlines.
• Maintain cleanliness of all food prep areas, laundry room, staff lounge, lobby, restrooms, and common areas.
• Adhere to Employee Policies and Director’s instructions.
• All other duties as needed or assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professional development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR & First Aid (Infant/Child/Adult)

ServSafe Certification

Job description

We are a private preschool looking for a reliable, hard-working person to prepare and serve all meals to children ages birth through elementary age. Candidates must meet the following qualifications.

Qualifications:

Educational

• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED
• Current Infant/Child/Adult CPR & First Aid
• Current ServSafe Certification or the ability to earn and maintain certification

Professional

• Experience in food-related field preferred
• Familiar with all Health Department Regulations and USDA guidelines
• Relate sensitively to people of all ages and varied backgrounds
• Communicate effectively with parents, children, and co-workers
• Use supervision constructively and to work as a member of a team
• Interest in upgrading qualifications through professional development

Physically

• Perform physical tasks including but not limited to: mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, washing dishes, putting away truck order
• Able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds
• Able to stand for extended periods

Candidates must be able to fulfill the following expectations in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare all meals in accordance with USDA Guidelines and Health Department regulations for serving size and nutrition.
2. Prepare meals in accordance with published menus.
3. Able to make adjustments based on student Alternate Nutrition Plans
4. Follows all guidelines as set by the state health department for food preparation.
5. Make sure that the kitchen meets licensing, safety, and health requirements.
6. Maintain the kitchen and all supplies according to regulations.
7. Order all food and paper supplies with the approval of the Director.
8. Keep supplies within budget guidelines.
9. Keep all records of supplies purchased, invoices to be turned in to Business Manager
10. Complete and file all USDA paperwork by the given deadlines.
11. Maintain the cleanliness of all food prep areas.
12. Maintain the cleanliness of the laundry room and staff lounge.
13. Maintain the cleanliness of the front lobby.
14. Maintain the cleanliness of facility restrooms.
15. Maintain the cleanliness of all common areas throughout the building.
16. Adhere to all Employee Policies and Procedures and Director’s instructions.
17. All other duties as needed or assigned.