School Cook

Avid Management Resources; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Avid Management Resources is seeking a kitchen staffer to prepare nutritious meals for ages 1–5, manage counts, serve meals, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen. The role emphasizes safety protocols and child-friendly interaction.

Responsibilities include inventory, defrosting for the next day, menu updates in designated areas, and assisting with daily cleaning tasks. This on-site position supports CACFP compliance and daily meal service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CACFP protocols.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in production cooking and CACFP documentation.

Responsibilities

• Obtain meal counts from each classroom.
• Prepare and serve meals for students.
• Wash and put away all dishes; keep kitchen clean.
• Wipe and sanitize counters; clean oven and refrigerator; sanitize equipment.
• Defrost/prepare food for the next day; monitor inventory.
• Empty trash; sweep and mop kitchen floors; deliver supplies.
• Label leftovers with current date.
• Interact with children with love and acceptance.
• Adjust menus in designated areas; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

CACFP protocols knowledge

Food production experience

Kitchen sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities with Avid Management Resources

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Prepare nutritious meals daily (breakfast, lunch and snack) for students ages 1-5 years old.

• Obtain meal counts from each classroom
• Prepare and serve meals
• Wash and put away all dishes before leaving
• Keep kitchen clean and organized at all times
• Wipe and sanitize counters
• Wipe oven and refrigerator
• Wipe & dry all kitchen equipment
• Clear drains of food and rinse out and dry sink each time dishes are done
• Remove from freezer any food needed for the following day for defrosting
• Empty trash can and put new liner in
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors daily
• Label leftover food with current date
• Ensure classroom supplies are filled and delivered (collect supply list Wed, collect/deliver on Friday)
• Interact with the children in a manner that clearly conveys love and acceptance
• If changes are needed on the menu, please change menus in designated areas
• Other duties as needed;

Monthly

• Deep clean the oven
• Defrost the freezer
• Maintain food/supply inventory
• Ensure broom, dust pan and trash can liners are cleaned out
• Attend required trainings as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Knowledge of CACFP protocols

Education:

Graduation from high school, or equivalent.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in production cooking. Experience with the Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements and documentation.