Cook's Assistant

Children's Home & Aid; Loomis (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Three weeks paid time off

Job summary

Children's Home & Aid invites you to join our El Hogar Del Niño Child & Family Center team as a Cook's Assistant. You will assist in meal preparation and service for children and adults, with daily upkeep of all kitchen areas.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic reading/writing skills, and at least one year of high-volume cooking experience; a Food Sanitation Certificate must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; basic reading, writing, budgeting skills.
• Must obtain the Food Sanitation Certificate within 90 days of employment.
• One year minimum of professional high volume cooking experience.
• Understanding of nutritional needs of children and adults.
• Proficiency in English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily meal preparation according to the menu.
• Post menu changes in classrooms as required.
• Maintain daily meal counts.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized.
• Wash dishes and prep food service carts.
• Set out dishes, serve food, collect dishes after meals.
• Oversee kitchen operations in Cook’s absence.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food Sanitation Certificate

Job description

Description

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

Job Details

The Cook's Assistant is a critical member of our El Hogar Del Niño Child & Family Center team, assisting the cook with preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks for children and adults every day. The Cook's Assistant also has responsibility of daily upkeep of all kitchen areas

Candidate Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience. Must have basic skills in reading, writing, and budgeting.
• Must obtain the Food Sanitation Certificate within 90 days of employment.
• One year minimum of professional high volume cooking experience required.
• Demonstrated understanding of the nutritional needs of children and adults.
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills, including basic skills in reading and writing in English.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in daily preparation of meals according to menu.
• Posts all menu changes in individual classrooms, as required by program and as needed.
• Responsible for daily meal count.
• Cleans and maintains the kitchen.
• Washes dishes.
• Prepares food service cart with utensils and meals, as required by program.
• Sets out dishes, serves food, and collects dishes after meals.
• Keeps the pantry, coffee table, and microwave and other kitchen areas clean and orderly.
• Responsible for the overall operation of the kitchen, in Cook’s absence.

Job Details

• Compensation: Hourly: Range is between $16.50-$20.00/hour, offers are commensurate with experience. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
• Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, three scheduled weeks of paid time off each year (Spring, Summer, Winter), and additional flexible paid leave that accrues based on tenure; 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match, (more benefit details here).
• Location: Early Childhood Center setting at El Hogar Del Niño Child & Family Center
• Schedule: Full-time, hourly; center is open Mon-Fri, 7:30am-5:30pm; assigned shifts will vary.
• We don’t just hire talent—we grow it: Emerging Leaders will have access to leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).