Prep Cook (Part- time)

Center for Transforming Lives; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Center for Transforming Lives is seeking a Prep Cook in Arlington, Texas. Responsible for preparing nutritious meals for children and staff while adhering to CACFP guidelines, the ideal candidate should have experience in meal preparation and food safety. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean kitchen, serving meals, and completing relevant records. The position offers benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve months experience working in a related position or field.
• Cooking experience in a licensed childcare or school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of nutritious meals according to USDA CACFP guidelines.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and ensure food safety.
• Complete and maintain CACFP records in collaboration with lead cook.

Skills

Knowledge of food safety procedures

Ability to make independent decisions

Knowledge of general nutrition

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Summary

The Prep Cook is responsible for supporting the lead Cook in preparing nutritious meals for children and staff according to CACFP guidelines, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Minimum Standards for Day Care Centers, and Health Department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to providing a quality early learning environment in accordance with skills, training, and mission of CTL through food preparation.
• Support preparation of nutritious meals according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines.
• Serve meals to each classroom on time, at the appropriate temperature.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and storage environment:
  • Make sure thermometers are working properly.
  • Ensure all food items are checked for expiration dates.
  • Remove all trash and recyclables daily.
  • Wash and sanitize all dishes.
• Complete and maintain CACFP records as well as daily production reports in collaboration with lead cook.
• Be available and accessible to parents/guardians daily and respond professionally to parent/guardian concerns.
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families, children, team members, and administration.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED (preferred).
• Minimum of twelve months experience working in a related position or field.
• Cooking experience in a licensed childcare or school setting is preferred.
• Texas Food Handlers Card preferred but must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to pass a background check, including a national fingerprint-based background submission.
• Knowledge of best practices in meal preparation, meal service and kitchen sanitation.
• Knowledge of food safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness.
• Knowledge of general nutrition and large quantity food preparation.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations related to safety and sanitation of food service.
• Ability to make independent decisions in a logical, responsible, and compassionate manner.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.