Excellent Beginnings Cook - 183 days - McAuley Place

Bentonville Schools; Bentonville (AR); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Excellent Beginnings Cook at Bentonville Schools is seeking a dedicated cook to support early childhood meals in the district. The role requires at least 21 years old and a high school diploma or GED, and reports to the Program Administrator.

The position emphasizes safety, organization, and compliance with CACFP, Health Department, and DHS/OEC guidelines. You will maintain clean kitchen spaces, assist in keeping work areas organized, and handle responsibilities with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis.

Responsabilités

• Meets program attendance requirements.
• Punctual, including submitting time off and clocks in/out as assigned.
• Maintains professional appearance following dress code.
• Open to new ideas and takes initiative; shows enthusiasm for the position.
• Accepts responsibility for job-related tasks.
• Completes all Better Beginnings guidelines required of staff.
• Accepts all assignments given by supervisors; completes yearly self-evaluation.
• Keeps information confidential and follows chain of command.
• Supports and follows all district and personnel policies.
• Maintains professionalism with supervisors, staff, co-workers, and the community.
• Builds positive relationships with supervisors, families, co-workers, school personnel, and others.
• Communicates effectively with a positive, professional attitude.

Connaissances

Organizes tasks

Maintains clean workspace

Provides feedback

Problem identification

Lifts 50+ pounds

Team player

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

TITLE: Excellent Beginnings Cook

QUALIFICATIONS: 21 years or older with a high school diploma or GED

REPORTS TO: Program Administrator

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB GOALS: Compliance with governing authorities: CACFP, Health Department and DHS/OEC

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Performance Value

• Organizes work efficiently and maintains a clean work environment that is safe.
• Monitors kitchen space to assist in keeping it neat and organized.
• Provides adequate feedback daily.
• Has the ability to identify problems and assist in correction.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Excellent Beginnings

TITLE: Excellent Beginnings Cook

QUALIFICATIONS: 21 years or older with a high school diploma or GED

REPORTS TO: Program Administrator

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB GOALS: Compliance with governing authorities: CACFP, Health Department and DHS/OEC

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Performance Value

Activities and Environment

• Organizes work efficiently and maintains a clean work environment that is safe.
• Monitors kitchen space to assist in keeping it neat and organized.
• Provides adequate feedback daily.
• Has the ability to identify problems and assist in correction.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Responsibilities

• Meets program attendance requirements.
• Punctual, including submitting time off in Frontline and clocks in/out at assigned time.
• Maintains professional appearance following program dress code.
• Open to new ideas and take initiative. Possesses enthusiasm for the position.
• Accepts responsibility for job-related tasks.
• Completes all Better Beginnings guidelines required of staff.
• Accepts all assignments given by supervisors.
• Completes yearly self-evaluation and provides input for staff performance evaluations following district and/or program process.
• Uses good judgment and keeps information confidential.
• Follows chain of command with issues or concerns.
• Supports and follows all administrative and district decisions and all personnel policies and procedures as outlined in the personnel handbook.
• Maintains all areas of professionalism (dress, demeanor, speech, confidentiality) with supervisors, staff, co-workers,

Interpersonal Skills

co-workers, other district staff and the community.

• Works to build positive relationships with supervisors, families, co-workers, school personnel and others. Avoids showing favoritism.
• Communicates effectively with a positive, professional attitude (e.g. flexible, non-judgmental, objective, reflective, empathetic, tactful, patient) with supervisors, families, co-workers and others daily.
• Works as a part of a team with concern for the entire program. Qualifications include enjoyment of young children, good mental and physical health, and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds, willingness to complete training requirements, and willingness to undergo background checks required by law.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Based on Bentonville Schools Salary Schedule

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated based on the Bentonville Schools Employee Handbook, Job Performance Review Summary and BPS Classified Evaluation.