Preschool Kitchen Aide - Safe Meals & Classroom Support

Racker; Cortland Township (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Racker's Cortland Preschool is seeking a full-time Preschool Kitchen Aide to join our team. The role involves menu planning, preparing breakfast, snacks, and lunch for classrooms, plus record keeping, ordering, and monitoring food prep per NYS DOH regulations and the Child & Adult Food Program.

Work under the supervision of the Kitchen Supervisor. The position includes cleaning, inventory, staff training on safe food practices, and communicating with children and families as needed.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma/GED.
• Physical Requirements: ability to lift fifty pounds, bend, stoop, kneel, run for short distances.
• Skills/Abilities: Good oral and written, interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge: thorough knowledge of food preparation techniques and familiarity with development disabilities and quantity cooking.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes in the Wilkins Rd Preschool kitchen.
• Clean Wilkins Rd. Preschool kitchen.
• Assist in food preparation—cutting, some cooking, setup/breakdown.
• Deliver food to classrooms and pick up food carts from classrooms.
• Assist in classrooms when needed.
• Uphold standards of professionalism in regard to behavior and dress.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Racker's Cortland Preschool is seeking a full-time Preschool Kitchen Aide to join our team. The role involves menu planning, preparing breakfast, snacks, and lunch for classrooms, plus record keeping, ordering, and monitoring food prep per NYS DOH regulations and the Child & Adult Food Program.

Work under the supervision of the Kitchen Supervisor. The position includes cleaning, inventory, staff training on safe food practices, and communicating with children and families as needed.