Early Learning Center, Cook (PT)

Catholic Charities Jacksonville; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Jacksonville's St. John Paul II Early Learning Center is seeking a Part-Time Cook to plan and prepare nutritious meals for children under the Director’s guidance.

You will ensure health, sanitation, and safety standards and maintain a clean kitchen while respecting budget guidelines. The role requires a high school diploma, knowledge of modern cooking procedures, and a commitment to the Diocesan mission.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Comprehensive knowledge of modern cooking procedures and health and hygiene requirements.
• 1 year’s experience as a cook in a commercial or private environment preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a self-starter, well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; ability to travel locally as required; weekend and overtime work may be required.
• Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance.
• Ability to pass background, criminal history, and credit history check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious and well-balanced meals as prescribed by ELC and DCF requirements and applicable laws.
• Ensure at all times that health, sanitation, and safety requirements are met.
• Maintain a clean kitchen in accordance with normally accepted health guidelines
• Work within allotted budget guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Cooking

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

FLSA Status: Part-Time Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director

• Support the ELC's spiritual and educational mission
• Plan and prepare nutritious and well-balanced meals as prescribed by ELC and DCF requirements and applicable laws.
• Ensure at all times that health, sanitation, and safety requirements are met.
• Maintain a clean kitchen in accordance with normally accepted health guidelines
• Work within allotted budget guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

DIOCESE OF ST. AUGUSTINE

ST. JOHN PAUL II EARLY LEARNING CENTER

COOK

FLSA Status: Part-Time Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Director, is responsible for the planning and preparation of meals for early learning center children.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the ELC's spiritual and educational mission
• Plan and prepare nutritious and well-balanced meals as prescribed by ELC and DCF requirements and applicable laws.
• Ensure at all times that health, sanitation, and safety requirements are met.
• Maintain a clean kitchen in accordance with normally accepted health guidelines
• Work within allotted budget guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Comprehensive knowledge of modern cooking procedures and health and hygiene requirements
• 1 years’ experience as a cook in a commercial or private environment preferred
• Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills
• Must be a self-starter, well organized: perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; ability to travel locally as required; weekend and overtime work may be required
• Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance
• Ability to successfully pass a background, criminal history, and credit history check.
• Deal with teachers, parents, and others in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner
• Be able to read directions and safety warnings. Must be safety and health conscious at all times.
• Complete Protecting God's Children. The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check. For the Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, visit this site: https://info.flclearinghouse.com .

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal cafeteria environment.

Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; and carrying