Daycare Cook/Janitor

Unitech Training Academy; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare center is seeking a full-time Cook/Janitor responsible for food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and janitorial tasks. The ideal candidate will provide a safe, nurturing environment for infants and toddlers, assist with meal prep, and maintain cleanliness throughout the center. Flexibility and teamwork are essential, along with a positive attitude. This role requires communication with supervisors and participation in staff meetings to enhance the learning environment for children.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen duties.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Competence in caring for infants and toddlers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and stock the kitchen.
• Clean the kitchen and perform janitorial duties.
• Provide a safe environment for children.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Title: Cook/Janitor

Schedule: Full-time

Hourly Position

For My Child Learning Center is a skills-based and center-structured early learning environment guided by developmentally appropriate practices. The Center exists both to enrich and to expand a child’s learning experience while meeting parent’s needs for high-quality childcare. The Center is, in a sense, an extension of the home: teachers, children, and parents working together to provide a quality early learning environment. With this, we are searching for the perfect infant and toddler educator! Apply now if you interested in sharing your nurturing and developmentally appropriate talents with those that matter most— our early learners.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Full time Cook in food preparation, stocking the kitchen, washing dishes, cleaning kitchen, taking out trash etc.

• Janitorial duties which are including but not limited to: Sweeping, mopping, toilets, sinks, windows, floors, throw up, spills, feces, etc.

• Must be able to follow directions and work well with others.

• Must have a positive attitude and be flexible. Will be expected to change diapers and give lunch breaks to other teachers when necessary.

• Provide a safe, nurturing and responsive environment that stimulates the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of infants and toddlers.

• Will perform all head cook duties when head cook is out.

• Provide high-quality interactions that maximize child development and involvement.

• Communicate daily with Supervisors.

• Report any safety hazards observed indoors or outdoors.

• Participate in monthly staff meetings.

• Ensure that personal care needs are met for all infants and toddlers (i.e. feeding, diapering, toileting, rest, etc).

• Other duties, as assigned by Center Director or Assistant Director/Instructional Coach.